Could You be Suffering Lasting Health Effects of the Gulf Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill?

While time has passed since the tragic events of the Deepwater Horizon explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, the effects continue to linger. The "Offshore Diver" website tells a disturbing story concerning the health of three science divers.

After being told it was safe, the three divers were working underwater in the Gulf when they began to notice disturbing symptoms. By October of 2010, all three were sick and stopped diving. Collectively, their symptoms included:

• Blood in the stool
• Bleeding from nose and eyes
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach cramps
• Dizziness and confusion

These symptoms would come and go one at a time, and the divers began to search for a diagnosis and medical help. Finally, in January of 2011, their blood test results showed the cause for their illness. Corexit and ethyl benzene were found in alarming amounts In the divers' blood.

Corexit is a line of solvents used to clean up oil slicks, used extensively in the Deepwater Horizon incident. Combined with the BP oil itself, the divers claim they were exposed to numerous carcinogenic compounds. While under treatment, the divers fear ongoing health problems caused by diving in the contaminated water. They suggest that anyone suspecting contamination illness, which can be as severe as cancer, to contact the Louisiana Environmental Action Network.

We suggest that you also contact us. If you have become ill after diving and/or working in the waters of the north central Gulf of Mexico since the BP spill, you need your questions answered. We are New Orleans attorneys who specialize in maritime injury and illness. Let us help you explore your options. Just call toll free: (866) 938-6113