Here is a shocking stat for South Mississippi… almost 50% of all eligible BP business claims have not been filed as of Oct. 2014 according to the Legal Examiner.

This means only HALF of our local businesses, despite direct damage because of the BP Oil Spill, have even filed for compensation under the settlement. Check out these numbers:

Jackson County –
• 2,250 – Estimated BP Business Claims
• 1,143 – Claims filed by Businesses
• Almost 50% of BP claims not filed
• Average Claim Value =$182,000 per claim
Source: Legal Examiner

Harrison County –
• 3,750 – Estimated BP Business Claims
• 2,192 – Claims filed by Businesses
• More than 50% of BP claims not filed
• Average Claim Value = $292,000 per claim
Source: Legal Examiner

If you are a local business owner, but don’t know if you’re business qualifies, talk to a lawyer as soon as possible about your economic losses. The process to file is easy. All you need is past tax returns and bank statements. There is a pending deadline.

We are doing a “Special” WLOX LawCall show this Saturday (Nov. 1) to highlight this important topic. We will be on after the football game answering your legal questions on the air for free.

For more information right now, check out this link http://www.rmlawcall.com/bp_oil_spill_claims.shtml