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BP is committed to paying all legitimate claims for damages resulting from the oil spill and necessary response costs. This includes:

• Property damage
• Net loss of profits and earning capacity
• Subsistence loss and natural resource damage
• Removal and cleanup costs
• Cost of increased public services
• Net loss of government revenue

BP also will evaluate all claims for bodily injury even though they are not payable under the Oil Spill Pollution Act of 1990.

Individuals and businesses

BP has established a process for individuals and businesses to file claims to cover losses and/or damage. File a claim by calling the toll-free number, 1-800-440-0858, or by submitting a form online:

If you file a claim via the toll free number, 1-800-440-0858

• You will be given a claim number by the call center. It is important that you keep your claim number. You will need this information.
• After you have your claim number, a claim adjuster will contact you, or you can visit a claim center.
• If you visit the claim center, you will need to have documentation to support your claim and a photo ID.
• If you talk with a claim adjuster on the phone, documentation can be sent by mail, email, or fax.
• See below for what type of documentation is needed for each type of claim.

If you file a claim online on this site, click the buttom on the navigation.

• You will be called and provided a claim number, usually the same day.
• After you have your claim number, a claim adjuster will contact you, or you can visit a claim center.
• If you visit the center, you will need a photo ID and documentation to support your claim.
• If you talk with a claim adjuster on the phone, documentation can be sent by mail, email, or fax.
• See below for what is needed for each type of claim.

Visit a Claims Office

You may visit one of the 25 BP Claims Offices; however, we recommend that you first obtain a claim number by calling the toll free number 1-800-440-0858. This will help avoid delays.

Claims by mail

You may submit a claim via mail by sending it to: ESIS, One Beaver Valley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803

Other information

You should only file one claim. You can report different types of damages on the same form with the same claim number. Exceptions include if you are reporting property damage for more than one real estate property. If this is the case, file a separate form for each address. Claim adjusters can answer any questions or deal with exceptions.

Claims that are of large monetary value or are based on complex economic predictions of loss should be sent to ESIS, One Beaver Valley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803. These claims will be handled by specialized adjusters with the assistance of accountants and lawyers.

Government entities

States, parishes, counties and local government and other political subdivisions that have incurred expenses responding to the Deepwater Horizon Incident and oil spill will have a separate dedicated process. Government entities can send their claims to ESIS Government Entity Claims, One Beaver Valley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803. The fax number is (302) 476-6272. Local government entities may submit claims by phone by calling (302) 476-7732. All government claims will be handled by a specialized team and will be given high priority.

BP has made advanced funds available to the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, as well as several local parishes in Louisiana. Local Government Entities are not required to submit claims to the states and parishes who received advanced funds prior to submitting claims to BP.

Supporting documentation

You will need to provide photo ID and documentation supporting your loss. Below is information about what is needed to support various claims.

Loss of income or net profit claim documentation can include:

• Tax records
• Trip tickets
• Wage loss statements
• Deposit slips
• Boat registrations
• Copies of your current fishing license

Deckhands and others that work on a cash-only basis can also submit claims. They will need to provide photo ID and a copy of a pay stub or another document showing how much money they earn. They will also need to provide a phone number for their captain or manager to confirm employment.

Commercial economic loss claims may require additional business specific records.

Property damage claims can require photographs and replacement or cleaning receipts.

Larger property damage claims may require on-site inspection by a claim adjuster.

Loss of rental claims can include prior occupancy rates, cancellations, tax records, and bookkeeping records.

Bodily injury claims are not payable under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990; however, BP will evaluate each bodily injury claim submitted on a case-by-case basis. You will need to provide medical records, medical bills, or pharmacy records to support the claim.

Loss of income or net profit

Loss of income or net profit payments are made in advance because individuals and businesses need to pay their bills. Advance interim payments are made to claimants who are not receiving their ordinary income or profit while the cleanup is underway.

The process works as follows:

• Once your supporting documentation is received, your claim will be evaluated, and you will be notified if an advance payment will be provided for your claim.
• The advance payment will be up to the equivalent of one month lost income, based on documentation you provide. The advance is not based on actual income, and you may receive supplemental payments if documented losses are larger than the amount of the interim advance payment.

Second payments

If you were given an interim advance payment for loss of income or net profits before June 1, you are eligible for a second payment. The second interim advance payment will be for the same amount as the first payment you received. No check will be reduced.

Individuals and businesses will receive their second payment about 30 days after their initial advance payment was received. For example, if you received a payment on May 15, you will receive a second interim advance payment about June 15. Checks will be mailed to you along with a letter that is printed in four languages — English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Khmer.

If you are receiving your first interim advance payment in June, the claims center will communicate with you about any further possible payments.

BP will continue to evaluate whether additional payments are appropriate because claimants remain out of work due to the spill.

Supplemental payment

If you have losses that are larger than the amount of any interim advance payment, you must work with a claim adjuster to discuss those losses. Those who have provided documentation that demonstrates the losses actually incurred are larger than the total amount of interim advance payments received will receive a supplemental payment for the difference. This payment will be provided by a claim adjuster after talking with the individual or business owner.

Help after you file a claim

You may call 1-800-573-8249 to check on the status of a claim if you have a claim number and have not heard from a claim adjuster. You should be prepared to provide your name, address and claim number so that the claim can be more easily located.

Translators available

Some of the Claims Offices are staffed with translators including the following:

For Vietnamese:

• Bayou LaBatre, AL
• Bay St. Louis, MS; Biloxi, MS
• New Orleans , LA
• Boothville-Venice, LA
• Gretna/Belle Chase, LA

For Spanish:

• Bayou LaBatre, AL
• Bay St, Louis, MS
• Orange Brach, AL
• Mobile, AL

For Khmer

• Bay St. Louis, MS

BP Community Offices also have translators. Additional translators will be provided as needed at Claims Offices.

BP Oil Spill Claims – Everything You Need To Know

There is no doubt that you heard about the BP oil spill. It was a major tragedy that will be remembered for a long time. Millions of dollars of damage was caused, and someone will have to pay for it. If your property or business was damaged, you deserve compensation. You need to submit a BP claim to the BP oil spill claims department. Here is everything you need to know about the process…

For What Can You Submit A BP Claim?

You can submit BP oil spill claims for a whole bevy of different reasons. If you are submitting a claim as an individual homeowner or citizen, you can submit a claim for property damage, for your lost ability to earn an income if you are hurt or some similar reason, and even cleanup costs. If you are making a claim as a business owner, you can receive compensation for increased costs and lost revenue. The list really is endless – you should contact a professional to get more information.

Who Can Help You With Your BP Oil Claim?

If you plan on submitting a BP claim, it is probably a good idea to retain the services of a professional. It doesn’t have to be a lawyer – it can be anybody who specialized in making claims. There are hundreds of specific firms that are dealing directly with BP to get their claims paid out, so you should try and find one of these.

How Long Will It Take To Get Your BP Oil Spill Claim?

Unfortunately, most people have still yet to see any money from their BP oil spill claims. To say the whole process has been flawed from the beginning would be a very large understatement, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try. Money has started to trickle out to people who filed their claims early in the process, and changes are being made as to how the claims are being handled internally, so this should speed up the process. Whatever the case, you need to submit your BP oil spill claim as soon as possible to ensure you get your money in a reasonable period of time.

Is There Anything Else You Need To Know About BP Claims?

The main thing you just have to keep in mind in regards to the BP oil spill claims process is that you need to be patient and persistent. It is no secret that the BP claims process has been flawed from the beginning, and people have been having a little trouble getting their money. But, that is just another reason why you need to take care of this situation right now! Don’t wait any longer – get your claim submitted as soon as possible with the help of an attorney or organization dedicated to helping claimants. You will get your money eventually if you just stick with it!

The BP oil spill was a tragedy of epic proportions. If you were negatively affected by the negligent actions of BP, you deserve compensation. Don’t wait any longer – learn all you can about BP oil spill claims and get the process started as soon as possible. It may take a while to get your money, but waiting longer to submit your oil claim will not get you your money any faster. You need to submit your claim today!