The BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico in April of 2010 has caused a lot of trouble for a lot of people, and it's only continuing to get worse. The Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded on April 20, 2010, killing 11 workers and creating one of the most disastrous man-made environmental hazards in the history of the United States. Over a month later, the oil oozing from the site of the ruined rig still hasn't stopped, and the long-term impact of the Gulf Oil Spill is only beginning to be felt.

Thousands of people in a variety of professions have lost their income due to the BP oil spill, and that number is projected to grow. Fishing has been temporarily banned in much of the Gulf while cleanup efforts are underway, making it impossible for people who make their living in seafood and fishing to work. The oil spill is also having a significant impact on tourism, drastically affecting people who work in the hospitality and tourism industry, particularly along Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Texas and Florida's fragile coast, as oil is beginning to wash up on resort beaches in large quantities. Condo owners, seafood companies and seafood company owners, residential homeowners and vacation rental companies have also been affected by this catastrophic event.

Oil Spills have Long-Term Mississippi Impact

The long-term damage from the Gulf oil spill is not yet fully evident. It may be months or years before the bans on fishing are lifted, and tourism returns to pre-oil-spill levels. Make no mistake - this will affect Mississippi's economy in general, in addition to the thousands of people it impacts directly on a daily basis through the loss of income. British Petroleum / BP and Transocean should be held responsible for this disaster.

Environmental Hazards of the Oil Spill

While the financial impact to Mississippi residents is very real, and urgent in the present day, the environmental hazards of the oil spill over the long term are potentially more dangerous, and more difficult to predict. The fragile wetlands along Mississippi's coastal region are expected to be completely disrupted and largely destroyed by the oil spill. Their ecosystems will be disrupted as the environment is polluted and wildlife dies.

The Barrier Islands are also environmentally threatened due to the oil spill, and it's impossible to predict at this point the long-term impact on wildlife and the delicate coastal region. The oil could also pose human hazards, which have yet to be explored in any great detail.

Litigation Developments of the Gulf Oil Spill

Transocean, the company that actually owns the Deepwater oil rig that exploded, has already filed litigation to limit its exposure in this oil spill. It has filed a motion that would limit its liability to $27 million for the entire oil spill, while the company itself gets to keep as much as $533 million in insurance money from the failed venture. The $27 million would be quickly exhausted due to claims by people whose employment has been rendered impossible, and environmental lobbyists who want to earmark the money for cleanup. This litigation is beginning to spark waves of political backlash.

One thing is certain: anyone who has been directly impacted by the Gulf oil spill should file litigation sooner rather than later, before the companies manage to limit their liability and reduce their payouts. Individuals who wait too long to file litigation may find that the money is gone.

Choosing a Mississippi Oil Spill Attorney

Oil spill litigation is a fairly new practice for most lawyers in the affected areas, but some precedent does exist. The key to getting the right oil spill lawyer to help you with your Mississippi oil spill case is to find a good lawyer who is an experienced litigator; not someone who churns out small case settlements.

Make no mistake - this oil spill will continue to impact Mississippi residents for years to come. The firm of Kobs & Philley, PLLC, is staffed with two experienced litigation attorneys, Jared A. Kobs and Benjamin N. Philley. Jared and Ben sympathize with people who are directly impacted by this oil spill, and we want to see you get the justice you deserve for your loss of income, and any other damages you or your business suffer as a result of this oil spill. Let our experienced litigators help you. Take advantage of our NO OBLIGATION, FREE CONSULTATION. Ask us questions. We will provide straight answers and explain what we can do for you and how we can help you during this stressful time. You can contact us online or call us today at 601-856-7800 or 1-877-856-0330 for a FREE CONSULTATION.

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