Thursday 27 January 2011

Surviving the Oil Spill


In the midst of the latest devastating oil spill disaster, there has been much discussion about the effects of the toxic oil to the environment. There has also been discussion about the many innocent hardworking Americans who live on the Gulf coast that have lost their jobs and businesses due to decreases in tourist spending. The other topic frequently debated is about the workers of the defective oil rig that have lost their jobs. Although there has been some compensation to a few of the victims affected by the oil spill, not nearly enough to get their lives back to normal.
The effects of the oil spill can be felt from the coast of Texas all the way to the coast of Florida. If you are a victim of the recent oil spill debacle, you may be wondering what you need to do to ensure that your rights and livelihood are protected. You could put in a claim to be compensated for some of your losses, but the likeliness that you will receive any significant reimbursement when filing independently is very low. In the long run, it is much more effective to find an attorney that will be able to seek those responsible for this situation and make them pay for the stress and loss of income that you have incurred. Those fighting for damages with an attorney are much more likely to receive a fair return of income than those combating the big oil companies alone. Most normal hardworking Americans don't know their rights or energy business law, and that is why it is important to find an advocate that is educated and has expertise with energy business law. If you live in the Dallas/Fort worth Texas area, there are Fort Worth oil rig accident lawyers who are experienced in protecting the victims of oil rig disasters and standing up to the big oil companies. Those responsible need to pay for the destruction done to the gulf coast and its residents; finding a good lawyer to represent you during this rough time will guarantee that you get what you deserve.
Ms. Smith attends the University of Texas at Austin and is currently a fourth year, Pre-Law student. She is interested in having her own practice in personal injury and learning about Texas Law. Currently, she is interested in studying the legal practices of Texas personal injury lawyers and Fort Worth trucking accident lawyers.