Oil Spill Claims for Property Damage

October 1, 2010 - BP announced today that it has pledged certain Gulf of Mexico assets as collateral for the $20 billion Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Trust which was set up to pay legitimate claims arising from the April 20 incident.

September 8, 2010 - Transocean replies to BP's release.  Transocean: BP probe 'self-serving' and misleading - BP's internal investigation spreads blame far and wide

September 8, 2010 - BP claims a series of complex mechanical failures, human judgments, engineering design, operational implementation and team interfaces are all to blame for the oil spill in the Gulf. 

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The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico may have been caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct on part of BP, Horizon and others. Their lack of safety training, back up plans, corporate irresponsibility, and carelessness may have been the cause of this disaster.

No one can possibly understand what this oil spill has done to you.  However, we want to make sure you protect your rights.  Don’t settle for less than what you are entitled to. 

Contact us today at 800-249-7320 or contact us online.  

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The Weather Channel Video - Crisis in the Gulf: Oil vs. Hurricanes

Hurricane season is upon us, and with the massive oil spill in the Gulf, this may mean massive devastation and movement of the spill to other states.

Experts forecast that the 2010 hurricane season will be "active to extremely active."  The current site of the oil location is in the path of some of the worst storms ever recorded, including Hurricane Camille and Hurricane Katrina. 

Next Hurricane approaching is Danielle.

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What has the Gulf Coast oil spill meant to us as a nation?

Here are a few defining moments since the oil spill began on April 20, 2010.

• October 12, 2010  - Obama Administration lifts moratorium on deepwater drlling.
  
  
• September 8, 2010 - BP blames multiple factors for oil spill in Gulf of Mexico
  
  
• August 20, 2010 - Independent agency takes over Gulf claims
  
  
• August 9, 2010 - BP Forms Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Escrow Trust

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The following information will help you determine if you have a possible oil spill claim. In making an oil spill claim, these are the following types that you can submit:

    * Removal Costs
    * Real or Personal Property Damage
    * Loss of Profits and Earning Capacity
    * Loss of Government Revenue
    * Cost of Increased Public Services
    * Natural Resource Damage
    * Health Related

Cellino & Barnes wants to help protect your rights.  If you have been a victim of the Gulf Coast oil spill, contact us today at 800-249-7320.    

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October 12, 2010 - Obama administration to lift deepwater drilling moratorium. 

   
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Whether its volunteering to help with transportation, food preparation, or wildlife recovery, the people who work and live in the Gulf Coast need your help. 

Volunteer to Clean Up

We appreciate your concern and willingness to help. Find opportunities at serve.gov.

If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, please call the BP Response Volunteer Request Line at 1-866-448-5816...

Gulf Oil Spill Jobs

Paid workers are needed to help protect the coast from the gulf oil spill, such as deploying oil boom and protective barriers. Some work may be off shore. Apply Online

Support Distressed Wildlife

If you see oiled or injured birds, call the Wildlife Reporting Hotline (866-557-1401). 


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