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Overview: Asbestos Exposure in El Paso, Texas
Key Facts: El Paso Asbestos Exposure
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About El Paso & Asbestos Exposure History
Asbestos Exposure in El Paso, Texas
El Paso hosted the ASARCO copper smelter from 1887 until its closure in 1999 — one of the largest copper smelters in the western United States, which used asbestos extensively in furnaces, refractories, brick linings, and pipe insulation. ASARCO smelter workers, refractory bricklayers, and maintenance crews faced documented asbestos exposure for over a century. Fort Bliss (one of the largest U.S. Army posts) has documented asbestos in pre-1980 buildings, and the Southern Pacific Railroad shops in El Paso employed generations of mechanics exposed to asbestos in brake linings, engine packings, and boiler insulation. The El Paso Smelter is now a Superfund site (EPA ID TXD008080077).
Documented Asbestos Exposure Sites Affecting El Paso
- ASARCO El Paso Smelter
- Fort Bliss
- Southern Pacific Railroad Shops
El Paso Mesothelioma Lawyers
Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm represents El Paso workers, veterans, and families. Authored by Michelle Whitman, reviewed by Paul Danziger, edited by Rod De Llano.
Compensation for El Paso Mesothelioma Victims
Three parallel tracks: (1) lawsuits — settlements average $1.0–$1.4 million; (2) trust fund claims (60+ trusts hold over $30 billion); (3) VA benefits for veterans (mesothelioma rated 100%).
Texas Statute of Limitations
2 years from diagnosis (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003). The discovery rule applies. Do not delay after diagnosis.
Your Legal Rights in El Paso, 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 El Paso.
Texas Statute of Limitations
Court Jurisdiction
Legal Options for El Paso Asbestos Victims
Mesothelioma victims and their families in El Paso 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 El Paso exposure sites and have the experience to identify all available sources of compensation. Call 1-800-875-3000 to discuss your case.
Do I Have a Mesothelioma Case?
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Next Steps for El Paso Mesothelioma Victims
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mesothelioma in El Paso
What asbestos sites affected El Paso, Texas?
Documented sites: ASARCO El Paso Smelter, Fort Bliss, Southern Pacific Railroad Shops.
How long do I have to file a El Paso mesothelioma claim?
2 years from diagnosis (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003).
How much can a El Paso mesothelioma case be worth?
Texas settlements average $1.0–$1.4 million. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Have additional questions? Call 1-800-875-3000 to speak with an attorney, or submit a free case evaluation.
Free Asbestos Exposure Guide for Texas Workers
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