Workers who were employed at asbestos jobsites in the state of Louisiana prior to 1982 and were diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer or asbestos lung cancer may be eligible to file a lawsuit or an asbestos bankruptcy trust claim and receive compensation for their illness, medical expenses, or other damages.
In addition, the spouses and adult children of Louisiana asbestos workers may also be eligible to file a claim.
For more information about filing an asbestos lawsuit or trust claim and start the process of taking legal action today, contact the lawyers at Hissey Mulderig & Friend by calling our office in Texas toll-free at 1-855-500-3734, or by filling out our free claims submission form, located on the left side of this page.
Asbestos Jobsites in the State of Louisiana
Any worker in the state of Louisiana who was exposed to asbestos on the job and has been diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer may be eligible to file a lawsuit and receive compensation.
Our law firm has identified the following jobsites in Louisiana where workers are known to have been at risk of asbestos exposure because of asbestos materials or protective equipment that were used in these workplaces:
- Avondale Shipyard in Westwego, Louisiana
- Borden Chemical Plant in Geismar, Louisiana
- Chevron Oronite Chemical Plant in Belle Chasse, Louisiana (Oak Point Plant)
- Cities Services Oil Refinery in Lake Charles, Louisiana
- Continental Oil Company (Conoco) Oil Refinery in Lake Charles, Louisiana
- Dow / Union Carbide Chemical Plant in Hahnville and Taft, Louisiana (St. Charles Operations)
- Dow Chemical Plant in Plaquemine, Louisiana
- Dupont Manufacturing Plant in LaPlace, Louisiana (Pontchartrain Works)
- ExxonMobil Refinery and Chemical Plants in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Firestone Polymers Plant in Sulphur, Louisiana
- International Paper Co. Paper Mills in Bastrop, Louisiana (Bastrop Mill and Louisiana Mill)
- International Paper Co. Paper Mill in Cullen, Louisiana (Springhill Paper Mill)
- International Paper Co. Paper Plant in Pineville, Louisiana
- International Paper Co. Paper Mill in West Monroe, Louisiana (Brown Paper Mill)
- Monsanto Chemical Plant in Lulling, Louisiana (Barton Plant)
- Shell Oil (Shell Chemical) Refinery and Chemical Plant in Norco, Louisiana
- Stauffer Chemical Sulfuric Acid Chemical Plant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Todd Shipyard in New Orleans, Louisiana (Todd Dry Docks or Todd-Johnson Dry Docks)
- Union Carbide / Dow Chemical Plant in Hahnville, Louisiana (Taft Chemical Plant)
Jobs at High Risk of Asbestos Exposure
Because of the frequent use of asbestos in certain industries, workers in these jobs are at an increased risk of developing asbestos diseases such as mesothelioma or lung cancer.
Some of the jobsites with the highest rates of asbestos exposure include:
- Air Force Bases
- Aluminum Plants
- Automotive Repair Shops
- Breweries
- Chemical Plants
- Commercial Shipyards and Dry Docks
- Oil Refineries
- Oil Rigs
- Paper Mills
- Power Plants
- Steel Mills
- Textile Mills
- Trains and Railyards
- U.S. Navy Ships, Drydocks, and Shipyards
Workers in the following professions may be at an increased risk of developing mesothelioma or lung cancer as a result of asbestos exposure on the job:
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Auto Mechanics
- Boilermakers and Boiler Workers
- Construction Workers (including Bricklayers, Carpenters, Cement Finishers, Contractors, Electricians, Laborers, Lathers, Masonry Workers, Millwrights, Painters, Plasterers, Roofers, and Tile Setters)
- Demolition Workers
- Factory Workers
- Farm and Agricultural Workers
- Firefighters
- Industrial Workers
- Metal Workers
- Pipefitters and Pipe Coverers
- Plumbers
- Railroad Workers
- U.S. Navy Veterans
Contact Our Law Firm to Start Your Claim Today
If you or a loved one worked in one of the above industries, professions, or jobsites in Louisiana before 1982 and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer or asbestos lung cancer, you may qualify to take legal action and receive compensation.
The spouses and adult children of Louisiana asbestos workers may also be eligible to file a lawsuit or an asbestos trust claim, either on behalf of their parent or spouse, or on their own behalf due to an asbestos disease caused by secondary asbestos exposure.
The lawyers at Hissey Mulderig & Friend have more than 100 years of legal experience handling asbestos claims on behalf of clients in Louisiana, Texas, and across the U.S.
Find out if you qualify to file a lawsuit and start the process of filing your claim today by calling our offices toll-free at 1-855-500-3734, or send us a message by filling out the free claims submission form located at the top of this page.
