The presence of asbestos materials at the Todd shipyard in Galveston, Texas may have exposed workers to a greater risk of mesothelioma, asbestos lung cancer, and other related diseases.
If you or a family member were exposed to asbestos before 1982 at the Todd Shipyard in Galveston and have been diagnosed with a disease linked to asbestos exposure, you may qualify to file a lawsuit and receive compensation for your condition. Our law firm is also offering free asbestos medical examinations for workers who were exposed.
To start your claim or schedule a free asbestos exam, contact the asbestos law firm of Hissey Mulderig & Friend by calling 1-855-500-3734 toll-free, or by completing the claims evaluation form to the left of this page.
Asbestos at Todd Shipyard in Galveston
Todd Shipbuilding began operations in Galveston in 1934, when the company acquired a small shipyard known as Galveston Dry Dock & Construction. Originally, this facility was operated as a tanker repair yard for both civilian and naval ships.
In 1943, at the request of the U.S. Maritime Commission, Todd took control of operations at another Galveston shipyard, Gray’s Iron Works. The combined facilities, renamed the Todd Galveston Drydocks, were also known as the Pelican Island Works due to their location in Galveston harbor.
Nearly 100 ships were built or repaired at Todd’s Galveston Drydocks before the facility was permanently closed by Todd in 1990.
Because of the high levels of asbestos materials used in ships that were constructed at the Todd Galveston Drydocks, ship and construction workers who were employed at this facility may be at risk of developing mesothelioma cancer or asbestos lung cancer. Naval veterans who served onboard ships that were repaired or stationed in Galveston may also be at risk of developing asbestos-related diseases from exposure onboard these ships.
Over the decades, Todd Shipyards has been the subject of hundreds of asbestos lawsuits filed by former workers and military veterans who were exposed at the company’s facilities. Veterans who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos lung cancer, or other asbestos diseases may also be eligible to file a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Start Your Claim Today
If you or a loved one worked at a job site in Texas where asbestos materials were used prior to 1982 and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos lung cancer, or other diseases caused by asbestos exposure, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit and receive compensation for your illness and medical expenses.
Workers or their loved ones who believe they may have been exposed to asbestos and have symptoms of an asbestos-related disease may qualify for a complimentary health exam from our law firm.
To start the process of filing your claim or to learn more about the free asbestos medical exam, contact Hissey Mulderig & Friend by calling 1-855-500-3734 toll-free, or by filling out our free claims submission form located at the top of this page.
