Louisiana has been cited as one of the highest-risk states for asbestos exposure, and power plant workers face some of the greatest asbestos exposure risks compared to workers in other industries. If you worked in a power plant and were recently diagnosed with mesothelioma, an experienced Louisiana power plant workers’ mesothelioma lawyer can help you trace the source of your exposure and determine your legal options for claiming compensation.

The Louisiana mesothelioma lawyers at Wallace & Graham, PA have years of proven experience handling mesothelioma cases nationwide that other firms do not accept. Mesothelioma cases are inherently challenging because this disease has a single known cause, asbestos exposure, and it takes a very long time for it to develop noticeable symptoms. The American Cancer Society reports that there are about 3,000 new mesothelioma cases diagnosed in the US each year.
One of the most challenging aspects of any mesothelioma case is determining the source of the asbestos exposure that caused the cancer. This can require careful review of years’ worth of evidence, including employment records, building maintenance records, and more. You may also have multiple legal options available to you, and you will need a skilled attorney’s help to reach a favorable outcome in your case.
If you are diagnosed with a work-related illness in Louisiana, you may qualify to file a workers’ compensation claim through your employer. For mesothelioma, this means proving that the asbestos exposure that caused your diagnosis occurred at your job. However, most mesothelioma diagnoses happen later in life, so you may learn that the party responsible for your diagnosis is a company that is no longer operating.
Many US companies found liable for harm from their asbestos products were required to establish mesothelioma injury trust funds to compensate victims, and you may qualify to file a claim against one of these trust funds. If so, your Louisiana power plant workers mesothelioma lawyer can help you through the filing process.
Alternatively, you may have grounds to file a toxic exposure lawsuit against a specific party responsible for your asbestos exposure. The team at Wallace & Graham, PA has successfully represented clients in many of these cases against employers, property owners, product manufacturers, and more, and we are confident we can help you build your case. You could potentially recover compensation for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Mesothelioma is a terminal form of cancer, and the average five-year survival rate for all stages of pleural mesothelioma, the most common form of this disease, is only about 15%. This is distressing news for anyone, and it means you have limited time to pursue accountability and compensation for your diagnosis.
The team at Wallace & Graham, PA, is ready to help with every step of your case. We are confident we can help you prove liability and claim compensation, but you have a short time to do so. If you are ready to learn how an experienced Louisiana power plant workers mesothelioma lawyer can help, contact us today to schedule a free consultation.