Damage to land from Gulf of Mexico oil spill

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill spewed around 200 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico between April and July of 2010.  But the Gulf waters were not the only areas affected by the disaster, as the oil slick reached the shorelines of five states.  The black, sticky substance made landfall in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.  All across the Gulf shoreline, land and structures on land sustained damage related to the spill.

Coastal property is a valuable commodity.  On the Gulf coast, land near the shoreline is used for beach access, boat docks and marinas, hotels, seafood restaurants, fisheries, residences, and other important purposes.  Property owners rely on their land, and the buildings and structures on them, for their livelihood.  When the oil washed ashore, it damaged both the land and structures on the land.  Costly cleanups and repairs were necessary to get beachfront property back in good condition.

The oil spill was directly responsible for damaging land in five coastal states.  But many property owners have since struggled to receive assistance restoring their properties.  In the wake of the disaster, insurance companies rejected many people’s claims regarding damage to land.  Gulf coast land plays a crucial role in the economies of these states, and many people depend upon it for their livelihood.

Until coastal land recovers and landowners are back on their feet, the oil spill disaster will not truly be over.  The property damage claims lawyers at Williams Kherkher help clients seek compensation for damages to land caused by the Gulf Oil Spill.  Call 800-821-1544 to find out more.