BP Oil Spill Lawyer Interviews

Birmingham, AL The Deepwater Horizon oil spill may have fallen away from the news headlines, but millions of Americans along the gulf coast are still struggling with the aftermath of the worse oil spill in American history. In the vacation town of Orange Beach, Alabama, the Deepwater oil disaster threatened to delay a $500 million condominium project. The developers, Brett/Robinson, were prepared to sue BP for the damage done to the future of the Phoenix West II project. But, this time, there's no need to pencil in months of courtroom time and prepare for expensive litigation.

Panama City, FL BP has announced a $20 billion claim fund to compensate victims of the BP oil spill. The announcement, however, may complicate matters for people affected by the oil spill who are not sure whether they should file a claim with BP or file a lawsuit. Wes Pittman, attorney at The Pittman Firm, P.A., has some advice for people wondering how to deal with the BP disaster.

Houston, TX Transocean's court application to limit its liability may have "bottled things up for now, but it has little chance of succeeding," says Texas attorney Kurt Arnold, whose firm represents several rig workers who were injured or killed when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig blew in April.

Montgomery, AL In his thirty years as a litigation lawyer, Jere Beasley says the oil companies have always been the toughest, meanest, most never-say-die defendants he has ever fought in courtroom. "I have dealt with these oil companies and I have not met a good oil company yet and BP is one of the worst," Beasley says. "These companies are tough and politically influential."

Panama City, FL Those who have suffered economic damage as a result of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico may be able to file a lawsuit against the companies responsible. Wes Pittman, attorney at The Pittman Firm, P.A., says many people have been affected by the oil pollution, and there are things they can do to increase their chances of success in a lawsuit.