What legal remedies are available to individuals and businesses affected by the Gulf Oil Spill?
By: LawInfo
Under the Oil Pollution Act, companies responsible for an oil spill are liable for damages to individuals and businesses affected as a result. Commercial fishermen, hotel and tourism industry businesses, property owners and others may be entitled to damages related to the disaster, including:
- real property damages;
- personal property damages;
- loss of profits and earning capacity;
- loss of commercial and subsistence use of natural resources;
- increased costs of public services;
- and loss of revenues.
If your business has suffered due to the Gulf Oil Spill, or your property has been affected, contact a LawInfo Gulf Oil Spill attorney for more information about what damages you may be entitled to under the law.
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Additional Gulf Oil Spill FAQs
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What is the Oil Pollution Act of 1990?
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Is compensation available to tourism businesses and workers for lost income or profits as a result of the Gulf oil spill?
A: Yes. Under the Oil Pollution act, if you've lost profits or income as a result of an oil spill, you may submit a claim for lost profits or earning … More -
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I own or lease property damaged by an oil spill. Am I entitled to compensation for the damages?
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My boat was damaged by the Gulf Oil Spill. Am I entitled to damages?
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What is needed to file a claim for damages resulting from the Gulf Oil Spill with the National Pollution Funds Center?
A: To submit a claim for compensation with the NPFC for damages from the Gulf Oil Spill, the Oil Pollution Act requires you to submit the following: 1. Proof … More -
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What is the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (OSLTF)?
A: The Oil Liability Trust Fund (OLTF) was created by Congress in 1986. When the Oil Pollution Act was put into place, it authorized the user of the Fund to pay … More -
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Does the law limit the amount of money an oil company is liable for after an oil spill?
A: Section §1004 of the Oil Pollution Act provides: "The liability for tank vessels larger than 3,000 gross tons is increased to $1,200 per gross ton or … More -
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If an oil company negligently caused an oil spill, then does the $75 million liability cap apply?
A: No. While the Oil Pollution Act limits the liability of a "responsible party" offshore oil rig to the total of all removal costs plus … More -
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If I submit a federal claim for Gulf oil spill damages, does that mean I can't join a private or class action lawsuit?
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