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Overview: Mesothelioma Legal Representation in Houston, Texas
Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm's Houston office serves mesothelioma and asbestos exposure victims throughout the greater Houston metropolitan area and the entire Texas Gulf Coast. Houston is home to the Houston Ship Channel, one of the most industrialized waterways in the world, where thousands of refinery, chemical plant, and construction workers were exposed to asbestos over decades of operations.
Our parent firm, Danziger & De Llano, LLP, is headquartered at 440 Louisiana St., Suite 1212, Houston, TX 77002 — in the heart of downtown Houston, minutes from the Harris County Civil Courthouse where asbestos cases are litigated.
Key Facts: Houston Mesothelioma Office
- Office Type
- Google Business Profile Verified
- Surrounding Counties Served
- 6
- Communities Covered
- 27
- Exposure Sites Documented
- 54
- Key Industries
- Occupational, Mixed
- Years Serving This Market
- 30+
- Total Recovered
- $2B+
- Consultation Cost
- Free — No Fee Unless We Win
Why Houston Needs a Local Mesothelioma Firm
Mesothelioma litigation is inherently local. The exposure happened at specific job sites, in specific buildings, operated by specific companies — all within the Houston metropolitan area. A firm with physical roots here understands the landscape in ways that national firms flying in for depositions simply cannot.
Local Court Familiarity
Our attorneys regularly practice in Texas courts. We know the judges, the local rules, and the procedural nuances that can make or break a mesothelioma case. This familiarity translates directly into strategic advantages for our clients.
Exposure Site Knowledge
We have documented 54 asbestos exposure sites across the Houston metro area. Our investigators know these facilities — which companies operated them, what asbestos products were used, and which workers were put at risk.
In-Person Access
Mesothelioma clients deserve face-to-face meetings with their attorneys. From our Houston office, we offer in-person consultations, home visits for clients with limited mobility, and hospital visits when needed. National firms fly in. We are already here.
Community Roots
We serve the communities surrounding Houston because these are communities where asbestos exposure affected real families. Our attorneys have built relationships with local medical providers, occupational health specialists, and support organizations that directly benefit our clients' cases.
About Houston & Asbestos Exposure History
Houston Ship Channel: A Legacy of Asbestos Exposure
The Houston Ship Channel stretches 52 miles from the Turning Basin in downtown Houston to the Gulf of Mexico at Galveston Bay. Along its banks sit more than 200 industrial facilities — refineries, chemical plants, steel mills, and fabrication shops — that form one of the largest petrochemical complexes in the world.
From the 1940s through the 1980s, asbestos was ubiquitous in these facilities. It was used in pipe insulation, boiler lagging, gaskets, valve packing, fireproofing spray, refractory cement, and equipment manufacturing. Workers who built, maintained, and operated these facilities were exposed daily.
Houston mesothelioma cases frequently involve exposure at multiple Ship Channel facilities over a career. Our attorneys specialize in tracing these complex exposure histories to identify every responsible party and maximize compensation through both litigation and asbestos bankruptcy trust fund claims.
Industries With Asbestos Exposure in Houston
- Oil Refining — Shell, ExxonMobil, LyondellBasell, Valero, and dozens of other refineries along the Ship Channel
- Chemical Manufacturing — Dow, DuPont, Celanese, Rohm & Haas, and hundreds of chemical producers
- Power Generation — Houston Lighting & Power (now CenterPoint) plants throughout the metro
- Construction & Maintenance — Thousands of contract workers who performed turnarounds and maintenance shutdowns at industrial facilities
- Shipbuilding & Repair — Todd Shipyards, Brown Shipbuilding, and other yards along the channel
Communities We Serve from Our Houston Office
Our Houston attorneys represent mesothelioma victims across 6 surrounding counties and 27 communities. Select a community below to learn about local asbestos exposure history and your legal options.
Known Asbestos Exposure Sites in Houston Metro Area
The following facilities have been identified as locations where workers and residents in the Houston area may have been exposed to asbestos. If you worked at or lived near any of these sites, you may be eligible for compensation.
Exposure Sites in Surrounding Communities
Our Houston office also handles cases involving these exposure sites in the surrounding metro area:
Armco Steel Houston Works
Armco Steel's Houston Works was a major steel production facility along the Houston Ship Channel, producing steel plate, pipe, and other products for the oil and gas industry. The steel mill used asbestos extensively in furnace linings, ladle insulation, and equipment insulation. Steelworkers were exposed to asbestos fibers from these materials during production, maintenance, and relining operations.
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.
BP/Amoco Texas City Refinery
The BP Texas City refinery was one of the largest oil refineries in the United States, processing over 400,000 barrels per day at peak capacity. Originally built by Pan American Oil Company in the 1930s and later operated by Amoco and BP, the refinery used massive quantities of asbestos-containing insulation throughout its process units. The facility was the site of the devastating 2005 explosion that killed 15 workers, and has a long history of occupational exposure claims including asbestos. BP announced the refinery's sale to Marathon in 2013, and operations wound down by 2022.
BP/Amoco Texas City Refinery
The BP Texas City refinery was one of the largest oil refineries in the United States, processing over 400,000 barrels per day at peak capacity. Originally built by Pan American Oil Company in the 1930s and later operated by Amoco and BP, the refinery used massive quantities of asbestos-containing insulation throughout its process units. The facility was the site of the devastating 2005 explosion that killed 15 workers, and has a long history of occupational exposure claims including asbestos. BP announced the refinery's sale to Marathon in 2013, and operations wound down by 2022.
BP/Amoco Texas City Refinery
The BP Texas City refinery was one of the largest oil refineries in the United States, processing over 400,000 barrels per day at peak capacity. Originally built by Pan American Oil Company in the 1930s and later operated by Amoco and BP, the refinery used massive quantities of asbestos-containing insulation throughout its process units. The facility was the site of the devastating 2005 explosion that killed 15 workers, and has a long history of occupational exposure claims including asbestos. BP announced the refinery's sale to Marathon in 2013, and operations wound down by 2022.
Consolidated Steel Corporation Shipyard
The Consolidated Steel shipyard in Orange built destroyer escorts and cargo vessels during World War II, employing thousands of workers at peak production. Like all WWII-era shipyards, asbestos was used extensively in ship construction for insulation, fireproofing, and equipment materials. Shipyard workers, particularly those working in confined spaces below deck, were exposed to extreme concentrations of airborne asbestos fibers.
Crown Central Petroleum Refinery
The Crown Central Petroleum refinery in Pasadena operated for over 80 years along the Houston Ship Channel. Asbestos was used extensively in the refinery's insulation systems, boilers, heat exchangers, and processing equipment. Workers who performed maintenance and turnaround work were heavily exposed to asbestos-containing materials throughout the facility's operational history.
Crown Central Petroleum Refinery
The Crown Central Petroleum refinery in Pasadena operated for over 80 years along the Houston Ship Channel. Asbestos was used extensively in the refinery's insulation systems, boilers, heat exchangers, and processing equipment. Workers who performed maintenance and turnaround work were heavily exposed to asbestos-containing materials throughout the facility's operational history.
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.
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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.
DuPont Sabine River Works
DuPont's Sabine River Works is one of the largest chemical manufacturing facilities in the Golden Triangle region, producing neoprene, ethylene, and other chemicals since 1942. The facility used asbestos insulation extensively in its chemical reactors, distillation columns, and piping systems. Workers at the plant were exposed to asbestos during routine operations, turnaround shutdowns, and equipment maintenance throughout the facility's history.
DuPont Sabine River Works
DuPont's Sabine River Works is one of the largest chemical manufacturing facilities in the Golden Triangle region, producing neoprene, ethylene, and other chemicals since 1942. The facility used asbestos insulation extensively in its chemical reactors, distillation columns, and piping systems. Workers at the plant were exposed to asbestos during routine operations, turnaround shutdowns, and equipment maintenance throughout the facility's history.
DuPont Sabine River Works
DuPont's Sabine River Works is one of the largest chemical manufacturing facilities in the Golden Triangle region, producing neoprene, ethylene, and other chemicals since 1942. The facility used asbestos insulation extensively in its chemical reactors, distillation columns, and piping systems. Workers at the plant were exposed to asbestos during routine operations, turnaround shutdowns, and equipment maintenance throughout the facility's history.
Enterprise Products Partners Mont Belvieu Complex
The Mont Belvieu complex is the largest underground hydrocarbon storage facility in the United States, with extensive natural gas liquids processing and fractionation infrastructure. Asbestos insulation was used throughout the processing plants, pipeline systems, and support facilities during the mid-20th century construction and expansion period.
Enterprise Products Partners Mont Belvieu Complex
The Mont Belvieu complex is the largest underground hydrocarbon storage facility in the United States, with extensive natural gas liquids processing and fractionation infrastructure. Asbestos insulation was used throughout the processing plants, pipeline systems, and support facilities during the mid-20th century construction and expansion period.
Ethyl Corporation Pasadena Plant
The Ethyl Corporation plant in Pasadena manufactured tetraethyl lead and other chemical additives. The facility used asbestos insulation throughout its process equipment, particularly around reactors, distillation columns, and high-temperature piping systems. Workers at the plant were exposed to asbestos during routine maintenance and equipment repair.
ExxonMobil Baytown Refinery & Chemical Plant
The ExxonMobil Baytown complex is one of the largest integrated refining and petrochemical facilities in the United States, encompassing over 3,400 acres. The refinery processes approximately 584,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Asbestos-containing materials were used extensively throughout the facility from its construction through the 1980s, particularly in insulation systems, heat exchangers, and processing equipment. Thousands of workers, including both direct employees and contract maintenance workers, were exposed to asbestos during routine operations, turnaround shutdowns, and construction projects.
ExxonMobil Beaumont Refinery
The ExxonMobil Beaumont refinery is one of the oldest continuously operating refineries in the United States, tracing its origins to the Spindletop oil boom of 1901. The refinery processes approximately 369,000 barrels per day. Over more than a century of operations, the facility accumulated extensive asbestos-containing materials in its insulation systems, equipment, and infrastructure, exposing generations of workers.
ExxonMobil Beaumont Refinery
The ExxonMobil Beaumont refinery is one of the oldest continuously operating refineries in the United States, tracing its origins to the Spindletop oil boom of 1901. The refinery processes approximately 369,000 barrels per day. Over more than a century of operations, the facility accumulated extensive asbestos-containing materials in its insulation systems, equipment, and infrastructure, exposing generations of workers.
Firestone Polymers Port Neches Plant
The Firestone Polymers plant in Port Neches originated as a World War II synthetic rubber production facility and has continued chemical manufacturing operations for over 80 years. The facility used asbestos-containing materials throughout its rubber and chemical processing equipment, exposing workers during production and maintenance activities.
Firestone Polymers Port Neches Plant
The Firestone Polymers plant in Port Neches originated as a World War II synthetic rubber production facility and has continued chemical manufacturing operations for over 80 years. The facility used asbestos-containing materials throughout its rubber and chemical processing equipment, exposing workers during production and maintenance activities.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Baytown Plant
The Goodyear Baytown synthetic rubber plant was originally built during World War II as part of the government's synthetic rubber program. The facility produced synthetic rubber and chemicals for decades, using asbestos insulation in its boilers, steam systems, and chemical processing equipment. Workers were exposed during both manufacturing operations and maintenance activities.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Beaumont Plant
Goodyear's Beaumont plant was a World War II-era synthetic rubber production facility that operated until 1987. Like its Baytown counterpart, the plant used asbestos insulation in its boilers, steam systems, and chemical processing equipment throughout its decades of operation.
Houston Lighting & Power — Deepwater & Webster Plants
Houston Lighting & Power operated multiple coal and natural gas-fired power plants throughout the Houston area. The Deepwater and Webster generating stations used extensive asbestos insulation in their boilers, steam turbines, and piping systems. Workers who maintained and operated these power plants were chronically exposed to asbestos fibers.
Houston Lighting & Power — Deepwater & Webster Plants
Houston Lighting & Power operated multiple coal and natural gas-fired power plants throughout the Houston area. The Deepwater and Webster generating stations used extensive asbestos insulation in their boilers, steam turbines, and piping systems. Workers who maintained and operated these power plants were chronically exposed to asbestos fibers.
Huntsman Corporation Port Neches Plant
The Huntsman Port Neches facility has produced petrochemicals since 1944 and is one of the major chemical plants in the Golden Triangle. Originally built as a synthetic rubber plant during World War II, the facility used asbestos insulation extensively in its chemical reactors, distillation equipment, and piping systems. The plant experienced a major explosion in November 2019.
Huntsman Corporation Port Neches Plant
The Huntsman Port Neches facility has produced petrochemicals since 1944 and is one of the major chemical plants in the Golden Triangle. Originally built as a synthetic rubber plant during World War II, the facility used asbestos insulation extensively in its chemical reactors, distillation equipment, and piping systems. The plant experienced a major explosion in November 2019.
Kinder Morgan Galena Park Terminal
The Galena Park terminal complex along the Houston Ship Channel has handled petroleum products, chemicals, and bulk materials since the 1940s. The terminal infrastructure — including storage tanks, piping systems, loading equipment, and pump stations — was constructed and maintained using asbestos-containing insulation and gasket materials.
Kinder Morgan Galena Park Terminal
The Galena Park terminal complex along the Houston Ship Channel has handled petroleum products, chemicals, and bulk materials since the 1940s. The terminal infrastructure — including storage tanks, piping systems, loading equipment, and pump stations — was constructed and maintained using asbestos-containing insulation and gasket materials.
Levingston Shipbuilding Company
Levingston Shipbuilding was a major shipyard on the Sabine River in Orange, building offshore drilling rigs, tugboats, barges, and other vessels from 1930 to 1989. Asbestos was used in ship insulation, engine room materials, and marine equipment throughout the yard's nearly 60 years of operation. The facility expanded significantly during World War II and the post-war offshore oil boom.
Lubrizol Deer Park Facility
Lubrizol's Deer Park facility produces specialty chemical additives for lubricants, fuels, and industrial fluids. Built during the 1960s when asbestos use was standard in industrial construction, the facility's insulation systems and process equipment contained asbestos-based materials that exposed workers during operations and maintenance.
Lubrizol Deer Park Facility
Lubrizol's Deer Park facility produces specialty chemical additives for lubricants, fuels, and industrial fluids. Built during the 1960s when asbestos use was standard in industrial construction, the facility's insulation systems and process equipment contained asbestos-based materials that exposed workers during operations and maintenance.
LyondellBasell Channelview Complex
The LyondellBasell Channelview complex is a major petrochemical manufacturing facility producing propylene oxide, styrene, and related chemicals. Originally built by ARCO Chemical Company in the 1950s, the facility used asbestos-containing insulation, gaskets, and fireproofing materials throughout its process units. Workers performing maintenance, turnaround work, and equipment repair were regularly exposed to asbestos fibers.
Marathon Petroleum Texas City Refinery
Marathon Petroleum's Texas City refinery has operated since 1931 and currently processes approximately 593,000 barrels per day, making it one of the largest refineries in the United States. The facility expanded significantly after acquiring the adjacent BP refinery assets. Asbestos-containing materials were standard in the refinery's insulation, gaskets, and fireproofing systems for decades.
Marathon Petroleum Texas City Refinery
Marathon Petroleum's Texas City refinery has operated since 1931 and currently processes approximately 593,000 barrels per day, making it one of the largest refineries in the United States. The facility expanded significantly after acquiring the adjacent BP refinery assets. Asbestos-containing materials were standard in the refinery's insulation, gaskets, and fireproofing systems for decades.
Motiva Enterprises Port Arthur Refinery
The Motiva Port Arthur refinery is the largest petroleum refinery in the United States, with a capacity of over 630,000 barrels per day. Originally built by The Texas Company (Texaco) in 1903 following the Spindletop oil boom, the refinery has been in continuous operation for over 120 years. Asbestos was a standard construction and insulation material throughout the refinery's multiple expansion phases during the 20th century. The sheer size and age of the facility mean that workers across multiple generations were exposed.
Motiva Enterprises Port Arthur Refinery
The Motiva Port Arthur refinery is the largest petroleum refinery in the United States, with a capacity of over 630,000 barrels per day. Originally built by The Texas Company (Texaco) in 1903 following the Spindletop oil boom, the refinery has been in continuous operation for over 120 years. Asbestos was a standard construction and insulation material throughout the refinery's multiple expansion phases during the 20th century. The sheer size and age of the facility mean that workers across multiple generations were exposed.
Motiva Enterprises Port Arthur Refinery
The Motiva Port Arthur refinery is the largest petroleum refinery in the United States, with a capacity of over 630,000 barrels per day. Originally built by The Texas Company (Texaco) in 1903 following the Spindletop oil boom, the refinery has been in continuous operation for over 120 years. Asbestos was a standard construction and insulation material throughout the refinery's multiple expansion phases during the 20th century. The sheer size and age of the facility mean that workers across multiple generations were exposed.
Motiva Enterprises Port Arthur Refinery
The Motiva Port Arthur refinery is the largest petroleum refinery in the United States, with a capacity of over 630,000 barrels per day. Originally built by The Texas Company (Texaco) in 1903 following the Spindletop oil boom, the refinery has been in continuous operation for over 120 years. Asbestos was a standard construction and insulation material throughout the refinery's multiple expansion phases during the 20th century. The sheer size and age of the facility mean that workers across multiple generations were exposed.
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.
Rohm and Haas Deer Park Plant
The Rohm and Haas Deer Park facility has manufactured specialty chemicals since 1948, situated along the Houston Ship Channel near the Shell Deer Park complex. Asbestos-containing insulation and gasket materials were used throughout the plant during its first four decades of operation, exposing workers during installation, maintenance, and removal activities.
Rohm and Haas Deer Park Plant
The Rohm and Haas Deer Park facility has manufactured specialty chemicals since 1948, situated along the Houston Ship Channel near the Shell Deer Park complex. Asbestos-containing insulation and gasket materials were used throughout the plant during its first four decades of operation, exposing workers during installation, maintenance, and removal activities.
San Jacinto Ordnance Depot / Channelview Industrial District
The San Jacinto Ordnance Depot was a World War II-era military ammunition storage and processing facility that was later converted to industrial use. Asbestos-containing materials were used in buildings, steam distribution systems, and equipment insulation. Workers involved in the military operation, subsequent demolition, and industrial reuse were exposed to asbestos.
Shell Deer Park Manufacturing Complex
The Shell Deer Park Manufacturing Complex is one of the largest integrated petrochemical and refining facilities in the United States, spanning over 1,500 acres along the Houston Ship Channel. From the 1940s through the 1980s, asbestos-containing materials were extensively used throughout the facility for insulation, fire protection, and equipment manufacturing. Workers who performed maintenance, construction, and demolition work were particularly at risk of asbestos exposure.
Shell Pasadena Refinery (formerly Deer Park expansion)
Shell's Pasadena refining operations, adjacent to and sometimes considered part of the larger Deer Park complex, extend along the Ship Channel through the Pasadena industrial district. Workers at these facilities were exposed to the same asbestos-containing materials used throughout the Shell refining and petrochemical operations.
Todd Shipyards Galveston Division
Todd Shipyards' Galveston division built and repaired naval and commercial vessels from 1917 through 1985. During World War II, the shipyard operated at peak capacity building Liberty ships, destroyer escorts, and other military vessels. Asbestos was used extensively in ship construction for boiler insulation, pipe lagging, bulkhead materials, and deck coverings. Shipyard workers — particularly those in confined spaces below deck — were exposed to extremely high concentrations of airborne asbestos fibers.
TotalEnergies Port Arthur Refinery
TotalEnergies' Port Arthur refinery processes approximately 225,000 barrels per day and has operated under various owners since 1937. The facility used asbestos-containing insulation and gasket materials throughout its process units during decades of construction and expansion. Workers performing maintenance, turnaround, and repair activities were regularly exposed.
Union Carbide Texas City Plant
Union Carbide's Texas City chemical plant has been a major producer of petrochemicals and plastics since the 1940s. The facility, now operated by Dow Chemical following the 2001 merger, used asbestos-containing materials extensively in its chemical processing equipment, insulation systems, and electrical components. The plant was also affected by the catastrophic Texas City disaster of 1947, after which reconstruction incorporated additional asbestos materials.
Valero Texas City Refinery
Valero's Texas City refinery processes approximately 260,000 barrels per day. While built later than some Texas City facilities, the refinery incorporated asbestos-containing materials in its original construction and early modifications, and workers who performed maintenance activities were exposed to residual asbestos in older equipment and insulation systems.
Valero Texas City Refinery
Valero's Texas City refinery processes approximately 260,000 barrels per day. While built later than some Texas City facilities, the refinery incorporated asbestos-containing materials in its original construction and early modifications, and workers who performed maintenance activities were exposed to residual asbestos in older equipment and insulation systems.
If you or a family member worked at any facility in the Houston area and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, contact our attorneys for a free case evaluation.
Your Legal Rights in Houston, 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 the Houston metro area.
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
Asbestos cases originating in Harris County are typically filed in the Harris County District Courts in Houston, one of the most experienced asbestos litigation venues in the nation. The 11th Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Court handles consolidated asbestos cases.
Federal cases may be filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.
Legal Options for Houston Mesothelioma Victims
Mesothelioma victims and their families in the Houston area 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 Houston office handles cases involving exposure sites throughout the metro area. Call 1-800-400-1805 to discuss your case.
Next Steps for Houston Mesothelioma Victims
You have options. Our Houston attorneys are ready to help you understand them.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mesothelioma in Houston
How were Houston workers exposed to asbestos?
Houston workers were primarily exposed at the refineries, chemical plants, and industrial facilities along the Houston Ship Channel. Asbestos was used extensively in pipe insulation, boiler lagging, gaskets, valve packing, and fireproofing materials. Pipefitters, insulators, boilermakers, electricians, and maintenance workers had the highest exposure levels. Contract workers who performed turnaround maintenance at multiple facilities were also heavily exposed.
What is the statute of limitations for mesothelioma in Texas?
Texas has a two-year statute of limitations for mesothelioma claims, starting from the date of diagnosis or when the disease was discovered. For wrongful death claims, the two-year period starts from the date of death. Because of the long latency period of mesothelioma (typically 20-50 years after exposure), it is critical to contact an attorney immediately after diagnosis to protect your legal rights.
Can I file a mesothelioma claim if the company I worked for no longer exists?
Yes. Many companies responsible for asbestos exposure have established bankruptcy trust funds specifically to compensate victims. Our attorneys have extensive experience filing claims against these trusts. Additionally, other parties in the exposure chain — asbestos product manufacturers, premises owners, and successor companies — may also be liable.
How much does it cost to hire a Houston mesothelioma lawyer?
Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no fees unless we recover compensation for you. The initial consultation is completely free, and we advance all case costs. There is no financial risk to you.
Have additional questions? Call 1-800-400-1805 to speak with an attorney at our Houston office, or submit a free case evaluation.
References & Sources
- EPA Toxic Release Inventory records
- OSHA inspection reports for Shell Deer Park facility
- Asbestos bankruptcy trust fund claims data
- Texas Department of State Health Services occupational exposure records
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