Posts Tagged ‘Gulf of Mexico’

BP Cap Holding, but New Leaks Develop

July 21st, 2010 | Posted in BP Oil Spill by bloom | No Comments »

The new cap put on the gushing well in the Gulf of Mexico seems to be
holding, but several leaks have been discovered in and around the well.
While officials say that the leaks are not a current cause for concern
since the pressure in the well is still rising (albeit at a slower than
anticipated rate), they are certainly worth watching in the next couple
days to see if the leaks become larger in size.

As much as every American wants to believe that the disaster is on its
way to being controlled, any sort of leak is not going to help
perceptions very much. The public relations damage has already been
done, and it might take much more than a cap holding steady for a few
days for people to fully believe that everything is downhill from here
(especially considering that most of the economic damage has yet to be
felt). While everyone hopes the new leaks do not develop into something
more and that we have truly seen the last of the oil to be spilled in
the gulf, the phrase “I’ll believe it when I see it” seems pretty
appropriate here. And in my opinion, we certainly haven’t seen “it”
yet.

BP in the Business of “Making it Right”? Doesn’t Seem So

July 13th, 2010 | Posted in BP Oil Spill by bloom | No Comments »

Throughout the Gulf oil disaster, BP has claimed numerous times that it is going to do whatever it takes to make things right. The company has stated that it will honor all legitimate claims and will pay out accordingly. However, instead of “making things right”, BP has started reducing payments to Louisianans who have filed for compensation for losses because the company has deemed their files incomplete. Rather than simply inform the approximately 40,000 people who have incomplete files of their status or make an attempt to collect alternative forms of documentation, BP is cutting payments in what seems to be a blatant attempt to save money. Further proof of BP’s policy of reducing its financial liability will be illustrated when the company soon begins adjusting claims downward based on the seasonally decreased nature of fishing.
I may not be speaking for everyone, but in my opinion it does not seem that BP is actually trying to “make it right”, as their press releases and commercials continuously claim. BP is making it clear that they are in the business of saving money, especially at the expense of the local fisherman. Before you or your loved ones accept a quick check from BP which may block you from any further claim against the company, please contact me at 504-599-9997 so that I can make sure your interests are being protected. After all, BP is not in the business of making you whole; they are in the business of making you go away quietly.

New Oil Cap Being Put in Place

July 12th, 2010 | Posted in BP Oil Spill by bloom | No Comments »

BP is in the process of putting a new cap on the gushing well in the
Gulf of Mexico. After removing the older, temporary cap a few days
ago, oil has been flowing into the Gulf unobstructed. The new cap,
which has the potential to stop the oil flow completely, should be
completed today. If successful, the well will under go tests to see
if there is any other underground leaks of oil, and then will be shut
in until relief wells can be finished next month.

While the entire region hopes this new cap is successful, its
placement does not make the oil spill “contained” as BP and many
lawmakers will likely argue. In fact, much of the damage has yet to
even be felt by the Gulf Coast region, and the effects of this
disaster are likely to reach far beyond the point when BP finally
stops all of the oil from leaking into the water. If you or anyone
you know has or will be affected by the actions (or lack thereof) of
BP in this disaster, please contact Bloom Legal at 504-599-9997 so
that we can fight on your behalf and help you get on the road to
recovery.

Judge wants to end moratorium

June 23rd, 2010 | Posted in BP Oil Spill, Courts by bloom | No Comments »

On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge Martin Feldman stated that there should be an injunction on the federal moratorium for drilling in the Gulf of Mexico during the next six months.  Instead of allowing the executive branch to perform its duties with regard to environmental safety, Feldman believes that there is no focus on the human safety with regard to economic concerns.  After hearing of this motion from the judge, the White House pronounced an appeal to the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, located in New Orleans.  Some fear that this process will draw out, and wind up as a standstill even after the six month moratorium is finished. 
 
With more information released about Judge Feldman, rumors that he still has investments in Transocean Ltd., the company that owns the Deepwater Horizon Rig have started to form.  Considering that on his last two financial disclosure reports the company has been present, there have been many questions brought up to Feldman, but he has been unable to be reached. 

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