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Is There A Reason To Take Fast Action on a DEEPWATER HORIZON Claim?

Generally, the sooner you act after a serious incident such as the DEEPWATER tragedy to protect your rights, the better off you may be in the long run. There are several tactics that may be used against you early on in your claim including videotape surveillance of you, providing you with medical treatment from a doctor that the company chooses, and taking recorded statements from you about your condition as well as the accident. Any one of these tactics can seriously hurt your claim. If you are represented by a strong counsel and attorney, it is easier to deal with these issues and you will have peace of mind knowing that a maritime specialist is handling your claim. Often this makes the difference between receiving a settlement that you are forced to accept rather than a settlement that you are willing to accept.

The DEEPWATER fire and explosion is truly a historic tragedy for this area. Transocean and the other companies involved no doubt have seasoned, aggressive insurance adjusters and company representatives working to protect them and minimize their losses. You can bet they have met and are figuring out how to avoid paying losses for the accident. Getting educated early about your rights and your options will give you peace of mind and may protect your future.

In an effort to provide immediate information to those who may have been affected by the DEEPWATER HORIZON accident, we have made a pdf copy of our book available for instant download by email. Simply enter your email address below and we will instantly email you a copy of our Employee's Guide to Maritime Injury Law.