San Antonio Mesothelioma Lawyer
Why Hire a San Antonio Mesothelioma Lawyer
San Antonio had many asbestos exposure risks during the 20th century, including factories, office buildings, military sites and contaminated products. People facing mesothelioma often have trouble identifying where they came in contact with asbestos. An experienced asbestos lawyer can help you understand what steps to take no matter how the exposure occurred.
Working With San Antonio Attorneys
- Decades of mesothelioma trial experience
- A client-friendly case-building process
- Trustworthy guidance for the legal process, from filing to resolution
- Deep understanding of state laws and national filing options
- Home and hospital interviews, or video calls for immunocompromised people
Nemeroff Law Firm is a top-rated mesothelioma law firm in San Antonio, with lawyers who are prepared to secure compensation. Our attorneys can answer your questions and help you understand what to do next.
When Do You Need to Hire a Mesothelioma Attorney?
Texas laws give you two years to file a claim once you receive a mesothelioma diagnosis. This statute of limitations makes it important to contact a mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible. Contacting a mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible gives your attorney the time to research your history and secure the appropriate compensation for you.
If your asbestos exposure happened in another state, the location of the company you’re making a claim against determines where you file. The national experience of Nemeroff lawyers is an advantage, as we have the resources and experience to aid in your mesothelioma case.
San Antonio Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma Claims
San Antonio courts handle many asbestos claims from military veterans. In years past, U.S. Air Force and Army bases in San Antonio used asbestos extensively for construction, electrical parts, plumbing, generators and metalworking equipment. As a result, innumerable military personnel were exposed to the harmful asbestos fibers.
Sources of Asbestos Exposure in San Antonio
- Eldorado Chemical Co.: Chemical processing requires extreme temperatures, and asbestos fibers were often used for heat resistance in valves, protective layers and pipes. The Eldorado Chemical Co. site in Bexar County is on the Environmental Protection Agency’s notorious National Priorities List.
- Joint Base San Antonio: JBSA is the largest joint base and includes Randolph Air Force Base, Lackland Air Force Base, Camp Bullis and Fort Sam Houston. Many of these buildings contain asbestos materials.
- R&H Oil / Tropicana Energy: This former oil refinery in San Antonio had asbestos piping and construction materials. The EPA performed cleanup operations at the location beginning in 2001, removing more than 800 cubic feet of asbestos-containing materials and 35,000 cubic feet of contaminated soil.
Texas has one of the highest rates of asbestos lawsuits in the country, with more than 8,000 active cases filed over the last few decades. Factories, military bases, construction sites, petrochemical plants, powerplants and shipyards are common asbestos exposure sites.
Occupations & Industries Known for Asbestos Exposure in San Antonio
From the 1950s to the 1970s, many factory employees faced asbestos exposure during manufacturing operations. Even inhaling small amounts of the toxic dust from insulation or asbestos products can lead to mesothelioma decades later.
Occupations With Mesothelioma Risks
- Automotive technicians and brake mechanics
- Drywall installers, remodeling contractors and other construction workers
- Electricians
- Maintenance personnel
- Military servicepeople
- Petrochemical plant employees
- Plumbers
- Steelworkers
- Utility workers
Asbestos is still a risk in San Antonio’s older hospitals, government buildings, schools and universities. Maintenance personnel and construction workers may be exposed when building materials become brittle.
Secondary Asbestos Exposure
The dangers of asbestos aren’t limited to the employees of high-risk workplaces. Family members could inhale the hazardous fibers that came home on workers’ clothing, skin and hair. Contractors and do-it-yourselfers could have also exposed residents if they worked with asbestos-containing parts in their homes.
Mesothelioma can take decades to appear, so some older adults who were children at the time of their secondary exposure are just now developing mesothelioma. Nemeroff attorneys can help you seek available compensation, even if product manufacturers filed for bankruptcy.
Compensation After Asbestos Exposure
Compensation in asbestos personal injury rulings could include coverage for hospital bills, lost wages and costs of ongoing treatment. Wrongful death lawsuits may benefit surviving family members. In addition to handling lawsuits, mesothelioma attorneys can help eligible clients file for VA benefits, trust fund payments or workers’ compensation benefits.
The average compensation for mesothelioma trial verdicts in San Antonio is $6 million to $10 million, though compensation depends on a variety of factors. Settlements for asbestos-related illnesses can reach $1 million to $2 million in the state. Asbestos trust funds usually pay $100,000 to $200,000 for mesothelioma claims.
Notable Mesothelioma Verdicts Obtained By The Nemeroff Law Firm
Nemeroff lawyers have won major victories for clients in Texas. In Blackburn et al. v. Tyler Pipe Industries, our team recovered a multi-million-dollar verdict for clients who were exposed to insulation, gaskets and cement products containing asbestos at the Tyler Pipe plant.
Nemeroff Settlements and Verdicts in San Antonio
- $55,500,000 verdict: Against the Kelly Moore Paint Company
- $16,900,000 jury verdict: Against steelmaker Tyler Pipe Industries
- $6,000,000 mesothelioma verdict: Against asbestos product manufacturers US Gypsum, National Gypsum and others
- $4,780,000 verdict: Against Owens Corning Fiberglass
- $3,550,000 court verdict: Against Pittsburgh Corning
- $2,200,000 jury verdict: Against Owens Corning
- $2,000,000 verdict: Against joint compound maker Synkoloid
Not all asbestos claims go to trial. Some manufacturers settle with people facing mesothelioma or surviving family members, avoiding courtroom expenses. Learn more about Nemeroff court victories and mesothelioma settlements around the country.
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How To File a Mesothelioma Claim in San Antonio
Mesothelioma claims in San Antonio often go to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, especially when the case involves a military veteran. Some cases are transferred to MDL pre-trial courts in Harris County (Houston) or Dallas County. Our lawyers are experienced in navigating the MDL system and submitting paperwork in the correct location.
Steps for Filing a Claim in San Antonio
- Schedule a free case review: You can ask questions and get trustworthy legal advice on available options from a qualified lawyer.
- Identify manufacturers: Your asbestos exposure may be the fault of multiple companies.
- Select a venue: Some locations offer advantages in speed or potential compensation.
- Gather evidence: Our mesothelioma attorneys can build your case with medical records, employment documents and witness statements.
- Filing and discovery: Nemeroff attorneys can handle the filing process and communicate with defense lawyers for additional evidence.
- Resolution: The goal is to recover fair compensation, whether from a favorable settlement or a trial.
Texas multi-district litigation courts give priority to urgent mesothelioma claims, and some cases are resolved successfully in three to six months. Trials take longer than trust fund claims, generally lasting one to two years.
A good asbestos lawyer helps you feel comfortable. This means making the filing process as easy as possible for your family.
How the Nemeroff Law Firm Supports Mesothelioma Clients
The experienced lawyers at Nemeroff Law Firm can help you negotiate favorable compensation, identify available asbestos trust funds or resolve claims in court. Nemeroff attorneys have an excellent track record, both in legal victories and with Texas families that we’ve had the privilege of helping over the years.
Rick Nemeroff has recovered tens of millions of dollars in compensation for Texas families. Nemeroff partner D. Carl Money served in the U.S. Army’s JAG Corps and has extensive experience with military asbestos exposure cases.
San Antonio Mesothelioma Lawsuit Frequently Asked Questions
Texas has strict evidence laws for asbestos claims, requiring people with mesothelioma to show that their health problems stem from asbestos exposure. For mesothelioma cases, providing medical records from a qualified doctor is a must. These often include test results. Mesothelioma lawyers can often help track down employment records, product descriptions and other documents that link clients to asbestos manufacturers.
The deadline for asbestos claims in San Antonio is two years. This time period starts when you develop symptoms and receive a medical diagnosis. Texas also follows a two-year statute of limitations for asbestos wrongful death lawsuits, starting when the person with mesothelioma dies.
Nemeroff attorneys only receive payment when a claim is successful. Recovering fair compensation from sources of asbestos exposure shouldn’t depend on how much money you have.
Texas laws allow surviving family members to file a wrongful death claim when people with mesothelioma pass away before receiving compensation. Only close family members or the estate representative can file.
Sometimes, people facing mesothelioma pass away in the middle of their trials. With the help of experienced asbestos lawyers, family members can convert the case to a wrongful death lawsuit without needing to restart the process.
D. Carl Money
D. Carl Money is a mesothelioma trial attorney and retired Army Lt. Col. licensed in TX, NY and the UK.