The Deepwater Horizon Spill and Its Impact in Mississippi

Life on the Mississippi coast has not been the same since the blowout at the Deepwater Horizon platform on April 20, 2010. The resulting oil spill quickly became the largest oil spill in U.S. waters and then the largest marine oil spill in world history.

Although scientists confirmed that oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill reached Mississippi shores in Pascagoula on May 12, 2010, Mississippi residents felt the effects of the oil spill even before the oil reached the shores as the seafood and tourism industries suffered.

Gulf Coast residents who have been affected by the Deepwater Horizon spill have several options when seeking to recover their losses from BP.  Because recovering those losses is so important to the livelihood of those residents, guessing which option is best is unacceptable. Attorneys Judy Guice and Clyde “Buddy” Gunn have joined forces to provide legal aid and help those affected by the spill choose the option that will work best for them.

The BP claims process and Deepwater Horizon lawsuit in Mississippi

Currently, the Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF) is the primary avenue for those seeking compensation due to the Deepwater Horizon spill.  Taking the claims process over for BP, the GCCF is an independent claims facility that resolves all claims for the costs and damages resulting from the spill.

Judy Guice files claims with the GCCF on behalf of those who have been affected by the spill. She helps compile all the required documentation and communicates with the GCCF to check on the status of claims.

Those experiencing losses due to the spill also may file a private lawsuit against BP and the other responsible parties or join a class action lawsuit. However, accepting a final payment from the GCCF may affect your ability to file a lawsuit. People who accept a final payment must sign a release and waive all further claims against BP. That is why speaking to an attorney about your loss is so important.

Attorney Guice worsk with those affected by the Deepwater Horizon spill to decide whether the GCCF claims process or private litigation is the better option for them. Having worked for victims of Hurricane Katrina, she understands how a disaster can turn people’s lives upside down.

Get experienced Gulf Coast legal guidance

Whether you want to launch a private lawsuit or pursue the claims process, you will benefit from the wisdom and experience of Judy Guice, a long-time Gulf Coast attorney and advocate. She has more than 30 years of experience practicing law, and she will help you decide which avenue to compensation makes the most sense for you.

With an office in Biloxi, Judy Guice is well situated to represent Gulf Coast clients who have been impacted by the oil spill. Contact the Law Offices of Judy Guice, P.A. today to arrange a consultation.