Established by Halliburton Company / Dresser Industries — Est. 2004
Halliburton's subsidiary Dresser Industries manufactured oilfield equipment, industrial valves, and pumps that contained asbestos-containing gaskets, packing, and insulation. Workers in oil fields, refineries, and petrochemical plants were exposed during installation, maintenance, and repair of Dresser/Halliburton equipment.
Industries: Oil and gas, petrochemical, drilling, refinery operations, industrial manufacturing
Payment Percentage: 17.5%
Established: 2004
Compensation by Disease Type
Disease
Estimated Value
Mesothelioma
$175,000+
Lung Cancer
$35,000+
Asbestosis
$12,000+
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is unique, and the value of your case depends on the specific facts and circumstances involved.
Who Is Eligible?
Workers in the following occupations who were exposed to Halliburton Company / Dresser Industries products may be eligible to file claims with this trust:
Oil field workers
Refinery workers
Industrial mechanics
Pipefitters
Valve technicians
Family members who developed asbestos-related diseases through secondary exposure — such as washing a worker's asbestos-contaminated clothing — may also be eligible to file claims.
Filing Requirements
Claims focus on exposure to Dresser Industries equipment and products. Oil field workers, refinery maintenance crews, and industrial mechanics are primary claimants.
How to File a Claim
Confirm your exposure: Verify that you or your family member was exposed to Halliburton Company / Dresser Industries products during employment or through secondary contact.
Gather medical documentation: Collect your diagnosis records, pathology reports, and medical history documenting your asbestos-related disease.
Document your work history: Compile employment records, union cards, Social Security records, and any documentation showing where and when exposure to Halliburton Company / Dresser Industries products occurred.
Consult a mesothelioma attorney: An experienced attorney reviews your case, identifies all eligible trusts including the Halliburton / DII Industries Asbestos Trust, and files claims on your behalf. You pay nothing unless you receive compensation.
File and await processing: Your attorney files the claim with the trust. Processing typically takes 6–12 months. You can file claims with multiple trusts simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Halliburton / DII Industries Asbestos Trust currently pays mesothelioma claims at $175,000+ with a payment percentage of 17.5%. Actual amounts depend on the strength of documentation and whether the claim is filed through expedited or individual review. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Workers who were exposed to Halliburton Company / Dresser Industries asbestos-containing products may be eligible. Common eligible occupations include: Oil field workers, Refinery workers, Industrial mechanics, Pipefitters, Valve technicians. Family members who developed asbestos-related diseases through secondary exposure (such as washing contaminated work clothes) may also be eligible.
Yes. Trust fund claims are completely separate from lawsuits against solvent (non-bankrupt) companies. You can pursue both simultaneously to maximize total compensation. An experienced mesothelioma attorney handles both tracks in parallel.
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