Beasley Allen Sues BP For Fishermen Injured Aiding Victims

MONTGOMERY, ALA. (February 20, 2020) – Beasley Allen and co-counsel have amended their suit against BP on behalf of three fishermen, Bradley Shivers, Mark Mead and Scott Russell, who risked their own safety to help victims immediately following the Deepwater Horizon rig explosion April 20, 2010. The three plaintiff fishermen rushed to the rig that was engulfed in flames to offer help to those injured. The plaintiffs gave little thought to their own safety, which ultimately was compromised as they voluntarily aided rescue efforts. The plaintiffs are represented by Beasley Allen attorneys Rhon Jones, head of firm’s Toxic Torts Section, and William Sutton along with Adam Milam of Milam & Milam, LLC in Fairhope, Alabama.

“Bradley, Mark and Scott raced to the horrible scene that night nearly a decade ago with one thought in mind, to help people in any way they could,” said Sutton. “They witnessed a tragedy and the horrific pain and suffering of fellow humans. Our clients’ bravery and heroism left them with physical injuries and mental scars that continue to haunt them. Their actions are in stark contrast to those of BP, which led to one of the worst environmental disasters our country has ever witnessed.”  

The explosion killed 11 crew members and left the Macondo well spewing crude oil for just over three months. The spill devastated Alabama’s beaches, its tourism industry and businesses throughout the State, causing Alabama to suffer substantial tax losses and environmental impacts. See more.