BP Settlement Claims Update

Just spent the rainy afternoon studying the latest official report on the status of BP Oil Spill Settlement claims, denial of claims, and appeals of claims (by BP) or denials of claims (appealed by victims). There are over 10,000 claims filed per month (see graph below). Between 2,000 and 4,000 claims are paid each month (see graph below). 3.5 Billion in claims to date.

Meanwhile here are the latest numbers:

175,049 Claim Forms since the Deepwater Horizon Economic and Property Damages Settlement Program opened.

9,152 have been denied. "As of June 10, 2013, we have issued 44,236 Eligibility Notices with Payment Offers totaling over $3.5 billion. As of that date, we also have made over $2.44 billion in payments on . . . 

35,391 claims.  Page 11 of 21.

The Statistics are filed by Patrick A. Juneau, Claims Administrator and a complete copy is available for your review here:

http://bpsettlement.floridaoilspill.com/BPSettlementClaimsReport061113.pdf

Graphs of BP Settlement Claims Made and Paid

Number of BP Settlement Claims Filed By Month

Amounts of BP Settlement Claims Paid by Month

Source: Case 2:10-md-02179-CJB-SS Document 10349 Filed 06/11/13

Can I File BP Oil Spill Claim if my Business is Not on Coast?

Can I File BP Oil Spill Claim if my Business is Not on Coast? Yes.

Map of the zones in the settlement

Florida Oil Spill Attorney and http://FloridaOilSpill.com presents a short video discussing BP Oil Spill claims for businesses that are not on the coast. The map showing areas included in the settlement is featured. BP Oil Spill claim? Call 813-222-2220.

BP Oil Spill Claim - Is it too late?

No the claim deadline is early 2014.

Is it too late?

Some people ask: I can't prove that my business was harmed by the oil spill. How can I be entitled to money from BP? The settlement recognizes that the oil spill hurt the entire state of Florida, not just businesses along the coast. The settlement does NOT require you to prove that your business was hurt specifically because of the oil spill.

BP Oils Spill Claims FAQ Update 

We are also asked: Is my business included in this settlement? Almost every kind of business located anywhere in the state of Florida is included in this settlement. Our lawyers will check to make sure your business is included.

BP Oil Spill Claim - Map

BP Oil Spill Settlement - Frequently Asked Questions - Part 1

BP Oil Spill - FAQ

What will this cost me? 

Our lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. If we do not recover money for your business from BP, we do not get paid. There is no upfront cost to you. 

I can’t prove that my business was harmed by the oil spill. How can I be entitled to money from BP? 

The settlement recognizes that the oil spill hurt the entire state of Florida, not just businesses along the coast. The settlement does NOT require you to prove that your business was hurt specifically because of the oil spill. 

 Is my business included in this settlement? 

 Almost every kind of business located anywhere in the state of Florida is included in this settlement. Our lawyers will check to make sure your business is included.

Florida BP Oil Spill Settlement Attorney

Deepwater Horizon/BP Oil Spill Settlement Fund,
Tampa Deepwater Horizon/BP Oil Spill Settlement Fund

Do you own a business in Florida whose revenues declined in 2010? Even if your business is not located along the Gulf Coast, you may be eligible for compensation from the Deepwater Horizon/BP Oil Spill Settlement Fund.

Of great significance, businesses do not need to prove that their 2010 losses were actually caused by the spill. 

Deepwater Horizon / BP Oil Spill Settlement Fund