Oil Spill Claims for Property Damage

August 20, 2010 - BP accounced their pressure test was successful. Under the guidance and approval of the National Incident Commander (NIC) and Unified Area Command, BP has been authorized to begin open water fishing operations from the MC252 Blow Out Preventer (BOP).

August 9, 2010 - BP announced today that it has established a trust and made a $3 billion initial deposit of the previously-announced $20 billion escrow account to pay legitimate claims arising from the Deepwater Horizon incident and the resulting oil and gas spill.

August 3, 2010 - Reports indicate that the oil spill leak in the Gulf of Mexico is nearing an end. The static kill is working, as the mud that was forced down a blown-out well is holding down the flow of oil.  

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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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We are now on day 125 since the Gulf Coast oil spill. What has that meant to us as a nation?

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

• August 20, 2010 - Independent agency takes over Gulf claims
  
  
• August 9, 2010 - BP Forms Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Escrow Trust
  
  
• August 3, 2010 - Static Kill is holding.  Future looks promises.  Still a long way to go with clean up.
  
  

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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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August 20, 2010 - Researchers say they saw 22-mile hydrocarbon plume in Gulf

  
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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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