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Exxon Oil Spill Contaminates Yellowstone River: Weitz & Luxenberg Can Help You File a Lawsuit
“At approximately 11 am on July 1st, an Exxon Mobil pipeline burst and crude oil spilled into the Yellowstone River around 20 miles upstream from Billings, Montana.” (The Epoch Times) In the wake of the disaster, there was a “frenzy of action, with EPA workers slaving to contain the slick and Exxon executives seeking to contain the bad press.” (AOL News)
In addition to damaging the environment, the Yellowstone River Oil spill will inevitably take its toll on the local economy, which is greatly dependent on tourism. As Governor Brian Schweitzer of Montana correctly indicated:
“You cannot dump oil into a pristine trout stream without causing damage to the fisheries.” (AOL News)
Weitz & Luxenberg Can Help
The Environmental Unit at Weitz & Luxenberg has over twenty years of experience serving clients that have s suffered from the effects of oil spills as well as other, preventable, environmental catastrophes. Attorney Robin Greenwald, was selected to serve on the Plaintiff’s Steering Committee in the wake of the BP Oil Spill. While working with the department of justice, she worked on the Exxon Bayway, NJ ruptured pipeline as well as the Colonial Pipeline burst in Greensboro. She served as liaison counsel against Exxon and other petroleum COS in the MTBE litigation.
Our team can help you file a Montana Oil Spill lawsuit and get compensation for the following:
- Out-of-pocket expenses related to the Yellowstone
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Moving costs
- Incurred debt as a result of expenses and lack of income
To get started, simply fill out the form on this page for a free legal consultation.
Consequences are there in the wake of the Yellowstone Oil Spill
Although the Yellowstone Oil Spill occurred on a much smaller scale than the British Petroleum (BP) spill of April 2010, there are similarities in terms of mental, physical and emotional impact. The mix of oil and chemical dispersants washing up from the Yellowstone River could be dangerous, especially for those involved in the cleanup.” (Time) Moreover, “fumes in heavily oiled areas may prove overwhelming,” (Time) and cause numerous respiratory infections among other health conditions. Crops and water in the area could also be affected.
Weitz & Luxenberg can help affected residents of Laurel Montana. Fill out the form on this page, and tell us your story.
Acknowledgements:
Aol News: http://news.travel.aol.com/2011/07/06/yellowstone-oil-spills-effect-on-tourism-yet-to-be-seen/
The Epoch Times: http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/united-states/montana-oil-spill-effects-unclear-58703.html
Time: http://www.time.com/time/
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