Houston, Texas Business Law Attorney

Oil Spills and Other Types of Business Interruption

The business litigation attorneys at the Houston, Texas law firm of Arnold & Itkin LLP are currently representing clients in Texas and the Gulf Coast region in business interruption cases resulting from the BP oil spill. We know that many business owners are suffering tremendously, and the economic toll continues to rise. We also believe that when one company's negligence causes your business to suffer, you have the right to file a claim for economic damages – which is why our law firm has formed a Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Task Force to evaluate and investigate the commercial damages caused by the spill.

Business interruption claims are insurance claims that are supposed to help cover you for economic losses when an event beyond your control causes you to be unable to operate your business. However, many business owners are finding that their insurance policies either do not cover the business interruption resulting from the BP spill or the insurance companies are finding ways to avoid paying for damages.

Many insurance policies fail to cover damages that result from environmental disasters. Some insurance companies are claiming to be suffering still from the devastating hurricanes of years past and are using this explanation as a reason to delay or deny claims. As a business owner, you may do the work to properly file the complicated paperwork necessary for a business interruption claim only to find that your insurer is not willing to honor it. Without compensation from your insurer, you may be left wondering what, if any, compensation BP will offer – and while you wait, your bills and employees go unpaid.

How a Houston Business Lawyer Can Help

The Houston business attorneys at Arnold & Itkin LLP know that thousands of business owners just like you have suffered enough – and you deserve fair compensation for the terrible financial losses you suffer now and may suffer in the future. We have worked extensively with clients to resolve insurance dispute claims, and we know what type of documentation the insurance companies require – and how they operate to avoid paying your claims. We can quickly evaluate your claim, present a compelling and clear demonstration of your economic loss, and work with you and your insurance company to obtain the best possible resolution for you and your business.

If you need help with a business interruption claim resulting from the BP oil spill, a Houston business law attorney at our firm is experienced and ready to handle your case. We will work hard to get you the compensation you deserve so you are able to prevent further damage to your business during this extremely challenging economic and environmental tragedy. Whether you need representation or just have questions, we can help provide you with the right recommendations to protect your company.

Contact a Houston business lawyer today for more information.