For Louisiana property owners, BP claims may seem like more trouble than they’re worth, considering how difficult going up against such a giant corporation in court can be. Of course, BP wants property owners to be intimidated. Setting aside the company’s powerful public relations campaigns, BP wants to pay out as little as possible for the massive damage caused by the 2010 oil spill that devastated hundreds of thousands of people.
Ultimately, companies such as BP would prefer that property owners remain in the dark about their legal rights and options. On the other hand, the personal injury attorneys of Harrell & Nowak are dedicated to providing property owners with the information they need to make informed and confident decisions regarding their potential claims. We want nothing more – and nothing less – than for justice to be served.
Don’t Settle for Less Than You Deserve
If you own property that was damaged as a result of the 2010 BP oil spill, you know just how deep that damage runs. Gulf Coast properties were once among the most desirable and valuable in the Southeastern United States; now, property values in many Gulf communities have plummeted. Many legitimate claims submitted through the Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF) were denied altogether or met with ridiculously insufficient settlement offers. Truly, the BP oil spill has resulted in both a literal and a figurative mess for property owners throughout the region.
Now more than ever, the best way to ensure that your rights as a property owner are protected is by having your potential claim evaluated by experienced toxic exposure attorneys, such as those at the law firm of Harrell & Nowak. As a property owner, you are faced not only with the losses and expenses resulting directly from the damage caused to your property, but also with the threat of foreclosure, default, and the dwindling market of buyers willing to pay for your property. You didn’t invite these hardships onto yourself; if not for the negligence of BP, you would likely not find yourself in your current situation. You deserve to be compensated fairly for your losses and expenses.
Do I Really Need a Lawyer?
Some property owners may find themselves questioning whether they really need professional legal representation at this time. To this, we answer that it is far better to have your case professionally evaluated and know your rights and options than to trust your fate to those who know nothing of your personal losses and circumstances. Our attorneys can help you understand:
- What your insurance will and will not cover
- The cost of cleaning up your property and the likelihood of that cost being covered by the BP oil spill fund
- The loss of your property value
- What to do if your claim is denied
- How to file the most effective appeal
- What to do if your appeal is denied
Learn More about Your Rights as a Property Owner
To learn more about your rights as a property owner affected by the BP oil spill, please contact the law firm of Harrell & Nowak today.