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Texas Mesothelioma Lawyers
Prolonged asbestos exposure can lead to the development of mesothelioma and
other asbestos-related diseases. Workplace and military asbestos exposure in
Texas has been and continues to be a serious problem. As treatments for these
conditions can be very expensive, you may wish to consult a local lawyer
or law firm who can help you get compensation and hold responsible
companies accountable for their negligence.
Read on to learn more about Texas laws that specifically deal with
mesothelioma and asbestos. Some of the more prominentcommercial and military
sites where significant asbestos exposure occurred are listed for
your convenience. We list some of the top law firms that have handled cases for
mesothelioma victims in Texas. We also provide sample mesothelioma settlements
won on behalf of Texas residents. Finally, we provide critical information
about the statute of limitations for filing a mesothelioma lawsuit in Texas.
Texas Asbestos Laws and Regulations
The Texas Department of State Health Services regulates most of the
asbestos laws for the state under the Texas Asbestos Health Protection rules
and regulations, which closely follows federal standards.
Training and Licensing
of Asbestos Professionals in Texas
Texans handling asbestos must be trained, licensed, and certified within
the state. Out-of-state applicants who completed their training and
certification outside of Texas must at least undergo three hours of hands-on
training by a licensed provider in Texas. In general, training courses are
valid for one year and will require annual refreshers. Training consists of an
8-hour day broken up by lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on work, though
courses will differ based on the specialty. Individuals will then need to pass
a state licensing exam based on their training, and can only retake the test
twice upon failing. Further regulations are specified in Chapter 295 of Title
25 of the Texas Administrative Code.
Asbestos Litigation in
Texas
Texas has a statute of limitations of just 2 years for both personal
injury and wrongful death claims. After seeing such a high-volume of
asbestos-related lawsuits, Texas began to tighten the regulations for
claimants. Originally, the laws cited under Title 4, Chapter 90 of the Texas
Civil Practice and Remedies Code required claimants to have documented proof of
their diagnosis, proof exposure occurred at least 10 years ago, as well as a
medical and smoking history. In 2007, however, the Texas Supreme Court added a
rule that claimants also had to prove the level of asbestos exposure they
faced. While lawmakers contested this decision, it was upheld in a 2014 ruling.
Many asbestos lawsuits today are consolidated into multidistrict litigations
(MDLs).
Texas Work Sites
Involved in Mesothelioma Lawsuits
Many
residents of Texas who worked at large commercial or military sites
were unknowingly exposed to asbestos. Hundreds of major sites throughout Texas
and the employers who managed them have put unsuspecting workers at risk for
exposure to asbestos. Lawsuits have been filed on behalf of numerous people who
worked at the following sites in Texas.
Beyond the list above, asbestos exposure was prevalent at many other work
sites in Texas as well. If the site where you or a loved one was exposed to
asbestos is not on the list above, contact a lawyer to see if the
job site where you worked had a history of exposing workers to asbestos.
Texas Mesothelioma Lawsuits
Texas residents living in the following towns and cities have filed
mesothelioma lawsuits to protect their rights and seek compensation from
manufacturers and distributers of asbestos.
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Azle, TX
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Bandera, TX
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Ben Wheeler, TX
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Benbrook, TX
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Boerne, TX
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Brackettville, TX
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Bullard, TX
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Centerville, TX
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Cibolo, TX
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College Station, TX
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Copperas Cove, TX
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Cypress, TX
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Denison, TX
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Dripping Springs, TX
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Elgin, TX
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Everman, TX
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Floresville, TX
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Forney, TX
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Fredericksburg, TX
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Fresno, TX
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Frisco, TX
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Georgetown, TX
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Glenn Heights, TX
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Graham, TX
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Grapevine, TX
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Gruver, TX
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Harlingen, TX
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Hempstead, TX
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Hereford, TX
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Hillsboro, TX
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Huntsville, TX
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Itasca, TX
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Jonestown, TX
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Kennedale, TX
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Kilgore, TX
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La Ward, TX
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Lake Jackson, TX
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Lancaster, TX
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Laredo, TX
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League City, TX
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Live Oak, TX
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Manor, TX
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Marfa, TX
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McKinney, TX
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Medina, TX
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Menard, TX
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Merkel, TX
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Missouri City, TX
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Montgomery, TX
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Nacogdoches, TX
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Nocona, TX
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Pasadena, TX
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Pilot Point, TX
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Plano, TX
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Port Aransas, TX
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Ransom Canyon, TX
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Rosharon, TX
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Round Rock, TX
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Roundrock, TX
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San Marcos, TX
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Seguin, TX
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Spring, TX
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Sugar Land, TX
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Temple, TX
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The Colony, TX
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Tiki Island, TX
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Timpson, TX
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Tow, TX
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Victoria, TX
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Watauga, TX
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Weslaco, TX
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Willis, TX
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Woodlands, TX
Mesothelioma Settlements for Texas Residents
As a reference point, we have provided below a sampling of settlements
achieved on behalf of Texas residents who were exposed to asbestos in
the workplace.
Top Mesothelioma Law Firms that Practice
in Texas
The law firms listed below have a specific focus in representing
mesothelioma victims. They either have filed lawsuits on behalf of Texas
residents or have offices in Texas. They have the experience and knowledge
necessary to work effectively and efficiently on your behalf.
Dean, Omar & Branham, LLP is a law firm dedicated to using the
legal profession to make our community safer. When someone is badly hurt
because someone else did not act reasonably, we are here to help provide
whatever justice the legal system can give the family who has been wronged.
Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney and Meisenkothen is a recognized for its
representation of over 3,000 hardworking men and women who have been exposed to
asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma. ELSM's experience in asbestos
litigation spans four decades.
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