How is my business eligible for BP oil spill benefits if oil did not hit my area?

The media attention on the Deepwater Horizon disaster was intense, with constant streaming video of the oil spill for three months straight.  As a result, BP has acknowledged a “trickle down” effect on the economy of all Florida counties located on the Gulf of Mexico—from the Panhandle down to the Keys, the entire states of … Read more

The BP Deepwater Horizon Class Action Settlement: Perception is Reality

Many Floridians are scratching their heads wondering how and why businesses from the Panhandle all the way down to the Keys can recover under the recent BP Deepwater Horizon class action settlement.  There was no oil on Tampa Bay beaches—and certainly not as far south as Naples and beyond.  Some people worry it is just … Read more

How Long Do Car Accident Cases Usually Last?

The settlement phase, during which your lawyer and the insurance company decide on a fair offer of compensation, can last anywhere from three months to a year and a half for a relatively simple rear-end auto accident. For example, if you were hit from behind, experienced some pain and sought treatment with one to two … Read more