Unfortunately, the survivors and victims’ families who grabbed the first legal pens thrust at them shortly after the Deepwater Horizon tragedy occurred may regret acting in such haste.
Not every attorney is qualified to understand the intricacies of offshore law. The world ashore has more clearly delineated jurisdiction authorities that are divided up among municipal, state and national levels. Out on the water, it’s a more complicated division due to a phalanx of players. In the case of the Deepwater Horizon, you have Transocean, BP, Halliburton, Vetco Gray, GE Oil & Gas and several other companies involved in the manufacture and operation of individual components of the platform.
There are also issues of venue. Many an offshore case has been sunk by attorneys who filed in the wrong court and when the statute of limitations expired, the case was over. Already, Transocean has filed a $27 million liability limitation petition in federal court which will cause many plaintiffs’ lawyers to have to re-file their cases. Corporations know that through clever legal maneuvering they will wear down many victims who will then settle for much less than they are entitled.
Before deciding on representation, research carefully for an attorney experienced in offshore law. Even better, look for one who has experience representing workers with Transocean and BP.
Category: BP Oil Spill Injury Claims
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