On March 24th, about a month before the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion which set off the largest oil spill in our nation’s history, BP filed a report with the federal government claiming they could skim approximately 500,000 barrels of oil daily in the event of a major oil spill. Unfortunately, this total appears to be grossly inflated.
To date, BP has only been able to capture approximately 67,000 barrels of oil through their skimming capabilities. This equates to less than 900 barrels a day. Currently, more than 2 million barrels of oil have poured into the Gulf of Mexico.
There have been several obstacles to BP’s skimming efforts, including:
- Slow response of emergency workers
- Insufficient supplies and equipment
- Improperly trained cleanup crews
- Harsh weather conditions
While these issues may partially explain BP’s inability to live up to their promises, it does not address the needs of the many Gulf Coast residents whose lives have been disrupted due to the massive oil spill.
If you have suffered damages due to the BP oil spill, an experienced toxic tort attorney can help you receive the compensation you deserve. Currently, many lawsuits are pending against BP and their associates. Most likely, many more will be filed in the coming months as the damages continue to mount.
If you have a toxic tort claim in the Beaumont, Texas area, please contact the attorneys at Bush Lewis P.L.L.C. today to schedule your free initial consultation.
