Many people working in industrial facilities, refineries, and shipyards in Texas face a risk of asbestos exposure, but boilermakers have historically been especially vulnerable due to the nature of their work. If you worked as a boilermaker in Texas and have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it’s vital to speak with an experienced Texas boilermakers mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your legal options.

The Texas mesothelioma lawyers at Wallace & Graham, PA can provide comprehensive legal representation after you or a family member is diagnosed with mesothelioma after working as a boilermaker. Many boilermakers spend a great deal of time in boiler rooms and industrial facilities, some of which may contain furnaces, asbestos insulation, and pipe coverings made with asbestos. Boilermakers also need fireproof equipment, often made with asbestos
Asbestos exposure is the only known cause of mesothelioma, and the American Cancer Society reports that there are about 3,000 new mesothelioma cases identified in the US each year. This is despite the fact that asbestos use has declined dramatically over the past several decades, and the risks of asbestos exposure are widely understood today. New cases continue appearing because asbestos exposure often takes decades to cause noticeable mesothelioma symptoms.
Our team can help you trace the source of the asbestos exposure that caused your condition, identifying the party or parties responsible. You may have several options for claiming compensation, and you are more likely to reach a favorable outcome in your case with an attorney representing you.
If you were exposed to asbestos at your current job, you may qualify to file a workers’ compensation claim through your employer. However, most mesothelioma diagnoses happen later in life, often after retirement, so you may have been exposed many years ago, and the company responsible may no longer be in business.
Many US companies that formerly produced asbestos products were required to establish mesothelioma trust funds to compensate those harmed by their products, and you should hire a boilermakers mesothelioma lawyer to help you determine whether you qualify to file a claim against one of these trusts. If so, your Texas boilermakers mesothelioma attorney can guide you through the process.
You may also have grounds to file a personal injury case against a specific party for the asbestos exposure that caused your mesothelioma. Once you establish fault, your attorney can help you claim compensation for all economic and non-economic damages related to your condition. You may be eligible to claim compensation for medical bills, lost income, and the pain and suffering you have experienced.
Mesothelioma is a terminal diagnosis, and the average five-year survival rate for all stages of pleural mesothelioma, the most common form of this cancer, is only 15%. You have a short time to pursue accountability and compensation, and the team at Wallace & Graham, PA, is ready to assist you with your case. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Texas boilermakers mesothelioma lawyer. We look forward to handling your case.