Who Qualifies for BP Compensation Fund Payment is Unclear, According to BP Oil Spill Attorney

    TEXAS CITY, TX, June 28, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Now that the BP oil spill claims compensation fund of $20 billion has been established, there is confusion over who will receive payment. The difficulty, according to BP oil spill lawyers, will be for claimants to successfully navigate the process and prove they are deserving of compensation. Unfortunately, there are no specific criteria on which claims will be honored and which will be turned away. Kenneth Feinberg, administrator of the fund, maintains the complete authority to determine which claimants are deserving of compensation.

Mr. Feinberg, who was appointed by President Obama to administer the compensation fund, has stated individuals and businesses affected by the spill can file a BP oil spill claim for compensation for lost wages or profits, personal injuries or even death. However, he has pledged a scrupulous review to validate each claim to avoid honoring any fraudulent claims. While more than $105 million has already been distributed to injured parties, the complete discretion given to Mr. Feinberg creates difficulty for those seeking recovery.

Once a person qualifies for compensation from the BP oil spill claims fund, they will be asked to waive future legal rights against BP. Any person who suspects they have a claim for the compensation fund or a legal claim against BP should first contact a BP oil spill lawyer. The Law Firm of Burwell Nebout works to protect the rights of injured parties in the Gulf Coast region. For over 37 years, their level of personal commitment has earned them a reputation of aggressive, hardworking attorneys who represent the injured party in a relentless pursuit of justice.

Since 1970, the law firm of Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers has successfully represented thousands of injured Texans in virtually every type of personal injury matter. We have earned the trust of our clients by representing people - not insurance companies. The attorneys at Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers have deep roots in Southeast Texas and strong ties with industrial workers. We have earned the moniker as "The Texas Trial Lawyers on your side!" for a reason; our aggressive representation of clients throughout the state of Texas.

Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers
1501 Amburn Road, Suite 9
Texas City, Texas 77591
409-945-0660
http://www.burwell-nebout.com/

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