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Overview: Asbestos Exposure in Brazoria County, Texas
Brazoria County is home to one of the largest chemical manufacturing complexes in the world. The Dow Chemical Company's Freeport operations and the surrounding industrial facilities in the Freeport-Clute-Lake Jackson area employed tens of thousands of workers who were exposed to asbestos-containing materials during construction, maintenance, and operations spanning decades.
Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm represents Brazoria County workers and families affected by asbestos exposure at Dow Chemical, BASF, Phillips 66, and other facilities in the county.
Key Facts: Brazoria County Asbestos Exposure
- Communities Served
- 5
- Total Exposure Sites Documented
- 8
- Primary Industries
- Occupational
- Years of Exposure Activity
- 1940 - 1980
- State
- Texas
- Statute of Limitations
- See Legal Information below
- Consultation Cost
- Free — No Fee Unless We Win
Communities We Serve in Brazoria County
Select a community below to learn about local asbestos exposure sites, affected industries, and how our attorneys can help victims in that area.
Angleton
2 known exposure sites
Dow Chemical Company Freeport Complex, Phillips 66 Sweeny Refinery & NGL Center
Learn more →Clute
2 known exposure sites
BASF Freeport Plant, Dow Chemical Company Freeport Complex
Learn more →Freeport
2 known exposure sites
BASF Freeport Plant, Dow Chemical Company Freeport Complex
Learn more →Lake Jackson
1 known exposure site
Dow Chemical Company Freeport Complex
Learn more →Sweeny
1 known exposure site
Phillips 66 Sweeny Refinery & NGL Center
Learn more →All Known Asbestos Exposure Sites in Brazoria County, Texas
The following 8 facilities across Brazoria County have been identified as locations where workers and residents may have been exposed to asbestos. If you worked at or lived near any of these sites, you may be eligible for compensation.
BASF Freeport Plant
BASF's Freeport operations are part of the larger Brazoria County chemical manufacturing corridor anchored by Dow Chemical. The facility produces specialty chemicals and performance products, and used asbestos-containing insulation and gasket materials throughout its process equipment during the mid-20th century construction and expansion phases.
BASF Freeport Plant
BASF's Freeport operations are part of the larger Brazoria County chemical manufacturing corridor anchored by Dow Chemical. The facility produces specialty chemicals and performance products, and used asbestos-containing insulation and gasket materials throughout its process equipment during the mid-20th century construction and expansion phases.
Dow Chemical Company Freeport Complex
The Dow Chemical Freeport complex is one of the largest integrated chemical manufacturing facilities in the world, spanning over 5,000 acres along the Brazos River and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The site has produced chemicals, plastics, and agricultural products since 1940. Asbestos-containing materials were used throughout the massive complex in insulation, gaskets, fireproofing, and equipment manufacturing. The facility's sheer size and the continuous construction and maintenance activity over decades resulted in widespread asbestos exposure among thousands of workers.
Dow Chemical Company Freeport Complex
The Dow Chemical Freeport complex is one of the largest integrated chemical manufacturing facilities in the world, spanning over 5,000 acres along the Brazos River and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The site has produced chemicals, plastics, and agricultural products since 1940. Asbestos-containing materials were used throughout the massive complex in insulation, gaskets, fireproofing, and equipment manufacturing. The facility's sheer size and the continuous construction and maintenance activity over decades resulted in widespread asbestos exposure among thousands of workers.
Dow Chemical Company Freeport Complex
The Dow Chemical Freeport complex is one of the largest integrated chemical manufacturing facilities in the world, spanning over 5,000 acres along the Brazos River and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The site has produced chemicals, plastics, and agricultural products since 1940. Asbestos-containing materials were used throughout the massive complex in insulation, gaskets, fireproofing, and equipment manufacturing. The facility's sheer size and the continuous construction and maintenance activity over decades resulted in widespread asbestos exposure among thousands of workers.
Dow Chemical Company Freeport Complex
The Dow Chemical Freeport complex is one of the largest integrated chemical manufacturing facilities in the world, spanning over 5,000 acres along the Brazos River and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The site has produced chemicals, plastics, and agricultural products since 1940. Asbestos-containing materials were used throughout the massive complex in insulation, gaskets, fireproofing, and equipment manufacturing. The facility's sheer size and the continuous construction and maintenance activity over decades resulted in widespread asbestos exposure among thousands of workers.
Phillips 66 Sweeny Refinery & NGL Center
The Phillips 66 Sweeny refinery processes approximately 264,000 barrels per day and is a major employer in Brazoria County. Built in 1948, the refinery used asbestos-containing insulation, gaskets, and fireproofing materials throughout its process units. The adjacent NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) processing center added additional exposure potential for workers handling fractionation equipment.
Phillips 66 Sweeny Refinery & NGL Center
The Phillips 66 Sweeny refinery processes approximately 264,000 barrels per day and is a major employer in Brazoria County. Built in 1948, the refinery used asbestos-containing insulation, gaskets, and fireproofing materials throughout its process units. The adjacent NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) processing center added additional exposure potential for workers handling fractionation equipment.
If you or a family member worked at any facility in Brazoria County and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, contact our attorneys for a free case evaluation.
Your Legal Rights in Brazoria County, Texas
Understanding the legal landscape is critical when pursuing an asbestos or mesothelioma claim. Below is a summary of relevant legal information for cases involving exposure in Brazoria County.
Texas Statute of Limitations
In Texas, the statute of limitations for mesothelioma and asbestos-related claims is two years from the date of diagnosis or discovery of the disease. For wrongful death claims, the statute runs two years from the date of death.
Because asbestos-related diseases have long latency periods (often 20-50 years), Texas applies the discovery rule, meaning the clock starts when you knew or should have known about the disease and its connection to asbestos exposure.
Do not delay. Contact our attorneys immediately after diagnosis to protect your legal rights.
Court Jurisdiction for Brazoria County
Asbestos cases from Brazoria County are filed in the Brazoria County District Courts in Angleton. The county has extensive experience with chemical plant litigation given the Dow Chemical and BASF presence in the Freeport area.
Federal cases may be filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.
Legal Options for Brazoria County Asbestos Victims
Mesothelioma victims and their families in Brazoria County may be entitled to pursue compensation through several legal avenues:
- Personal injury lawsuits — filed against the companies responsible for your asbestos exposure
- Asbestos trust fund claims — over $30 billion remains in trust funds established by bankrupt asbestos companies
- Wrongful death claims — filed by surviving family members when a loved one has passed from mesothelioma
- Veterans benefits — additional compensation for veterans exposed to asbestos during military service
- Workers' compensation — benefits for occupational asbestos exposure, which may be pursued alongside other claims
Our attorneys handle cases involving Brazoria County exposure sites and have the experience to identify all available sources of compensation. Call 1-800-400-1805 to discuss your case.
Next Steps for Brazoria County Mesothelioma Victims
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