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The mesothelioma lawyers at the Simmons firm represent victims of mesothelioma cancer throughout the United States including the state of Texas. We have represented thousands of families affected by mesothelioma and asbestos-related cancer and have seen the suffering it causes firsthand. The Simmons firm is dedicated to giving our clients the respect and attention they deserve, no matter where they live. If you or someone you love has mesothelioma, we will come to you. Over the past decade, we've represented many clients throughout Texas, including the cities of:
- Amarillo
- Austin
- Beaumont
- Dallas
- Galveston
- Houston
- Irving
- Lubbock
- Pasadena
- Plano
- Sulphur Springs
- Texas City
As a nationwide firm, our asbestos attorneys have the resources and experience necessary to represent individuals and families against large companies in this complex area of litigation. Our firm has recovered over $3 billion in verdicts and settlements for thousands of families dealing with mesothelioma. Our lawyers have recovered $92 million for mesothelioma victims in the state of Texas alone.*
You should know that Texas has a unique set of laws that could impact your ability to file a claim. For example, Texas has statute of limitation laws that restrict the time frame in which mesothelioma victims and family members can file a lawsuit. Rest assured our mesothelioma lawyers are prepared to help you understand the process for filing an asbestos lawsuit and guide you through the legal system. Contact the Simmons firm if you have a question about a potential case.
If you have mesothelioma or lung cancer due to asbestos exposure, please contact our mesothelioma lawyers for a free case evaluation.
An Introduction to Asbestos and Mesothelioma
Asbestos is a deadly mineral that has been used in thousands of products. When microscopic asbestos fibers are inhaled or ingested, they can cause a number of diseases, including mesothelioma and lung cancer. Of the diseases caused by asbestos, mesothelioma is the most aggressive, attacking the internal lining of the lungs and abdomen. Mesothelioma typically does not develop until decades after the asbestos exposure occurred.
A number of work sites throughout Texas are linked to asbestos exposure including:
Abilene
3rd Surface to Air Missile (Sam) Support Detachment
Pride Refinery
Atlas Missile Site
Amarillo
Levi Strauss
Southwestern Public Service (S.P.S.) "Love" Steam Plant
Southwestern Public Service (S.P.S) "Harrington" Steam Plant
Arlington
Village Creek Sewer Plant
Six Flags Over Texas
Frito Lay Plant
Austin
3M
Department Of Public Safety Headquarters
Motorola Plant
Decker Powerhouse
IBM
Advance Microdevices
Beaumont
Fina Chemical Plant
Zummo Slaughterhouse
Mobile Oil Tank Farm
Corpus Christi
Gilman Fabrication Shop
Central Power & Light (CP&L) "Nueces Bay" Power Plant
Flour Bluff Gas Plant (Humble)
Celanese Corp. Building
American Bank Building
Central Power & Light (CP&L) Building
Dallas
First International Bank Building
Diamond Shamrock Building
Wyatt Industries
Dallas Medical & Surgical Building
GAF Plant
One Energy Square
Texas Instruments
Lone Star Gas Plant
El Paso
Phillips Dodge Oil Refinery
El Paso Bank Building
El Paso Electric Stations
Fort Worth
General Dynamics Plant
Cook Children's Medical Center
Bomber Plant Building
Alcon Laboratories
Galveston
Moody Compress
Docks, Wharf & Shipyards
Exxon
Todd Shipyard
Galveston Shipyard
Houston
Hudson Engineering/Marine Shipyard
Sinclair Oil Refinery
Chronicle Building
Texaco Headquarters
Joseph Mccollum Company
Houston Club Building
Shell Oil Building
Ellington Field Air Force Base
Platzer Shipyard
Continental Can Plant
A.O. Smith/Armco Steel Mill
Palm Center
Schlumberger Oil Service Office Building
Houston City Jail
Pasadena
Big Diamond Chemical Plant
Upjohn Plant
Crown Oil Refinery
San Antonio
Braunig Lake Power Plant
Randolph Air Force Base
Hemisfair Arena Complex
Camp Bullis Army Base
City Water Board Office Building
NBC Building
Frost Bank Office Building
If you or a loved one has suffered from an asbestos-related disease, please contact us today for a free legal consultation.
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The majority of individuals who have been exposed to asbestos encounter the so-called "magic mineral" in their line of work, often due to inadequate safety precautions. Others are exposed to asbestos indirectly when they come in contact with the clothing of a family member involved in a high-risk asbestos occupation.
Asbestos has been widely used in many industrial products including cement, brake linings, roof shingles, flooring products, textiles, and insulation. When microscopic asbestos dust particles becomes airborne, they can be inhaled or swallowed and can cause serious health issues.
Common work environments where a mesothelioma or cancer patient may have encountered asbestos include shipyards, sheet metal plants, automotive plants, construction sites, and many more. Click here to view a complete list of occupations that have been linked to asbestos exposure.
The oil industry features some of the most dangerous environments for asbestos exposure, and no state features more oil refineries than Texas. All the major oil companies, including BP, Chevron, Exxon, Mobil and Shell, have a presence in Texas. Because petroleum is extremely flammable, many of these companies' Texas oil refineries were built with asbestos insulation. Throughout the years, this insulation has the potential to break down and be inhaled by refinery workers.
Giving Back to Mesothelioma Patients & Families
In 2010, the Simmons firm established the Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation, a private, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting research and advancing awareness about this rare cancer. The Foundation partners with established experts and thought-leaders in the mesothelioma research field. Learn more about the Foundation's current mesothelioma research partners.
As a long-time supporter of the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation and the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, the Simmons firm has an extensive history of supporting the fight against mesothelioma and cancer. The firm has also pledged over $10 million to establish the Simmons Cancer Institute at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. The institute provides extraordinary new resources to enhance treatments and implement the continuing search for a permanent cure. It is the largest single gift in the history of SIU and establishes the university as home to one of the leading cancer facilities in the United States.
Asbestos Exposure in Texas Today
Asbestos has not yet been banned in the United States. Its use is regulated, but it is still used in products today. Asbestos has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as a human carcinogen. This assessment is supported by the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), both of which believe that the future use of asbestos should be banned.
The following chart shows the higher-risk occupations for malignant mesothelioma along with their corresponding Texas employment numbers.
| Occupation | Number Employed in Texas, 20061 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters | 31,910 |
| Mechanical engineers | 15,970 |
| Electricians | 49,380 |
| Teachers, elementary school | 145,430 |
Texas has struggled with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases for a number of years. Consider the following:
- The Environmental Working Group reported that there were up to 2,325 mesothelioma cases in Texas from 1979 to 2001, which was fifth in the nation.2
- CDC statistics show Texas's age-adjusted death rate for malignant mesothelioma to be 9.7 deaths per million per year.3
- The National Cancer Institute and CDC's state cancer profiles show Texas's 2006 annual incidence rate for lung and bronchus cancers was 62 deaths per 100,000.4
For more information about asbestos in Texas and throughout the U.S., visit the Environmental Protection Agency's website.