Over the past few days, there have been news reports of individuals affected by the gulf oil spill disaster who have been “breaking their silence” regarding the damage to their well-being and livelihood.  The tenor of these reports brings light to a general feeling by those affected by the spill that is troubling to say the least.  The disquiet referred to is the notion that those who are suffering a blow to their livelihoods through not being able to pursue their careers as fishermen and shrimpers and those who are experiencing illness from direct contact in cleanup of the oil are not in a position to approach BP for compensation for their damages.  This feeling is flat wrong.

In a recent CNN article, the wife of one of the shrimpers-turned-cleanup charter workers broke her silence about the sickness her husband and the other cleanup workers have been experiencing.  Her husband having directly signed on with BP to assist in cleanup efforts, she stated that she was hesitant to talk publicly about the illness, worrying that she would be “biting the hand that was putting food on their table.”

BP has looked to gulf fishermen and shrimpers who are unable to do their jobs due to the massive oil slick to instead charter their boats for the purpose of cleanup assistance.  As these worker’s incomes have been completely decimated because of the gulf conditions, offering themselves and their boats for cleanup purposes is their only means for sustenance.  Looking at the situation from the viewpoint of the fishermen and shrimpers, it is easy to see where their feeling of obligation to BP is psychologically understandable.  In reality, these workers have suffered real, tangible damage.  They have no reason to feel an allegiance to BP and every right to be made whole.

CFR Mediation is the perfect avenue for gulf workers to have their damages, both physical and fiscal, addressed.  BP Chief Tony Hayward has expressed the company’s interest in mediation of gulf oil spill claims.  He has publicly stated, “we are absolutely committed to a simple, fair claims process that gets funds to people who have been hurt by this disaster.”

If you have suffered by the ramifications of the gulf oil spill disaster, you should have no qualms about contacting CFR Mediation to take the first step in having your claim swiftly and fairy evaluated.  CFR Mediation is 100% independent and in no way affiliated with BP.  As a complete neutral we can help you evaluate your claim and approach BP with your desire to mediate.  There is no obligation if you call for a consultation.  Mediation with CFR is efficient, fair, and affordable.  BP has vowed, “we will make this right”; hold them to it and stick up for your rights if you have suffered.  The process does not have to be painful; CFR Mediation brings people together for a natural resolution.