Louisiana Mesothelioma Lawyers

The mesothelioma lawyers at the Simmons Law Firm represent victims of mesothelioma cancer throughout the United States including the state of Louisiana. We have represented thousands of families affected by mesothelioma and asbestos-related cancer and have seen the suffering it causes firsthand. The Simmons Law 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, our asbestos attorneys have represented many clients throughout Louisiana, including families from the following locations:

• Baton Rouge
• Covington
• Franklin
• Jennings
• Morgan City
• New Orleans
• Shreveport
• Sterlington
• Taft

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 $4 billion in verdicts and settlements for thousands of families affected by mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases.  Our asbestos lawyers have recovered $54 million on behalf of mesothelioma and asbestos disease victims located in the state of Louisiana alone.*

_{* Please note that recovery results vary per client. The recovery amounts in each case reflect the specific facts of that case. Further, recovery amounts in past cases are not a guarantee of future results}

You should know that Louisiana has a unique set of laws that could impact your ability to file a claim. For example, Louisiana 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. If you'd like to talk to a Louisiana mesothelioma lawyer about a potential case, contact one of the nationwide asbestos attorneys at the Simmons Law Firm today.

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 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 Louisiana are linked to asbestos exposure including:

Alexandria
Roy O. Martin Saw Mill
Bentley Motel Building Job Site
Louisiana Pacific Saw Mill
Proctor & Gamble Plant
Holsum Bakery

Baton Rouge
State Insurance Building
Gsu/Louisiana Station Power Plant
Rollins Environmental Service
Exxon Refinery
Amoco Oil
Honey Performance Polymers & Chemicals (Baton Rouge North Works) fka Allied Signal fka Allied Chemical Plant
Kaiser Aluminum
Allied Chemical Plant Docks
Louisiana State Office Buildings
Formosa Plastics
Grace Chemical Plant
Enjay Plastics Plant
Gulf States Utilities Powerhouse

Chalmette
Tenneco Oil Refinery
Shell Oil Refinery
Murphy Oil Refinery
Bay Petroleum Oil Refinery

Houma
Southdown Sugar Mill
Houma Water Plant
Lapeyrouse Auto Parts
Main Iron Works Shipyard
Southdowns Sugar
Houma Light & Water Plant
South Coast Inc. Ashland Plantation
Delta Shipyard

Lake Charles
Olin Mathieson Chemical Plant
Cities Service Oil Refinery
P.P.G. Chemical Plant
Continental Carbon Plant
Mathieson Alkai
Citgo Oil Refinery
Petrochem/ Pci/ Butadiene Chemical Plant
Citcon
Gillis Plant

New Orleans
Folgers Coffee Plant
Equitable Shipyards
American Standard Chemical Plant
Port Of Embarkation
Entergy Center Building
Port Of New Orleans
Babcock & Wilcox
Nopsi Market Street Plant
Boland Machine Shipyard
Jung Hotel Building Job Site
New Orleans Powerhouses
New Orleans Nuclear Power Plant
Mobil Production
Bestwall Gypsum Plant
New Orleans Public Service Power Plant
Better Boxing Company Inc.
LP&L Power Plant
Standard Coffee
Waterman Steamship Wharf

Shreveport
Atlas Oil Refinery
Universal Oil Products Plant
Arkla Gas Plant
Kansas City Southern Railroad Facility
Wilson Packing Co.
Pennzoil Oil Refinery
At&T Building
General Motors Plant
Swepco Office Building
J. B. Beard Manufacturing Plant

Sterlington
Sterlington Amonia Plant
Koch Nitrogen
Commercial Solvents Chemical Plant
International Minerals Plant
Sterlington Powerhouse

Westlake
Condea Vista "Lake Charles" Chemical Plant fka Conoco Chemical Plant
Condea Vista Company
Continental Carbon
Nelson Industrial Steam Plant
Gulf States Power Plant
Continental Oil aka Conoco "Lake Charles" Oil Refinery
Oxychem Plant
Conoco Oil Refinery
Continental Carbon Plant

View additional work sites in Louisiana.

If you or a loved one has suffered from an asbestos-related disease, please contact us today for a free legal consultation.

Learn More About Mesothelioma:

» Types of Mesothelioma

» Mesothelioma Diagnosis Information

» Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit

» Contact Louisiana Asbestos Lawyers

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. Here is a complete list of occupations that have been linked to asbestos exposure.

Giving Back to Mesothelioma Patients & Families

In 2010, the Simmons Law 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 Law 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana employment numbers.

Louisiana 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 340 to 540 mesothelioma cases in Louisiana from 1979 to 2001.²
• CDC statistics show Louisiana's age-adjusted death rate for malignant mesothelioma to be 13.5 deaths per million per year.³
• The National Cancer Institute and CDC's state cancer profiles show Louisiana's 2006 annual incidence rate for lung and bronchus cancers was 75.7 deaths per 100,000.⁴

For more information about asbestos in Louisiana and throughout the U.S., visit the Environmental Protection Agency's website.

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Louisiana Asbestos Sites

The following is a partial list of Louisiana job sites and buildings that may have contained asbestos.  This list does not necessarily reflect current conditions.  If you are experiencing symptoms related to asbestos exposure, please consult with a physician.

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