Many victims of the 2010 Gulf oil spill are trying to decide whether or not to accept quick,
lump-sum payments to settle their claims. Individuals, for example, can take a one-time $5,000
settlement. For businesses that experienced income loss or damage to assets from the spill, the
settlement amount is $25,000. In both types of cases, they sign off all rights to sue for additional
damages in the future. Once they sign, a maritime injury lawyer usually cannot help them....
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