Written by: R. Scott Marshall

How a Mesothelioma Lawyer in Louisiana Can Help

A mesothelioma lawyer in Louisiana helps clients through local knowledge of courts, asbestos exposure sites and the state laws that shape these cases. Nemeroff Law Firm understands Louisiana’s industries, court systems and the way asbestos laws are applied across the state. 

Working With Louisiana Mesothelioma Attorneys

• Explain Louisiana lawsuit deadlines and filing rules
• File claims in all Louisiana parishes throughout the state
• Guide you through trial or negotiate fair settlements
• Identify high-risk job sites like shipyards, chemical plants, refineries, paper mills, power plants and commercial sites
• Pursue asbestos trust fund claims when available

Those diagnosed with mesothelioma in Louisiana can rely on our deep experience to guide them through a complex process. Many asbestos claims involve powerful corporations with skilled legal teams. Our attorneys’ decades of trial success provide clients with the support needed to pursue justice and secure fair compensation.

How We Help People Facing Mesothelioma in Louisiana

Choosing the right legal team matters as much as understanding the process itself. Families facing mesothelioma often need more than basic guidance. They need a firm with the experience, resources and local presence to challenge corporations and win.

Attorneys with the Nemeroff Law Firm have litigated mesothelioma cases in Louisiana since the mid -1990s. With an office in downtown New Orleans near the Orleans Parish Civil District Court, where most asbestos cases move forward, our attorneys maintain a strong presence in the state. We bring more than 150 years of combined experience in Louisiana asbestos litigation and have secured multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for clients.

Asbestos Compensation in Louisiana

Compensation for mesothelioma can cover medical costs, treatment and lost income. It can also provide long‑term security for families facing the future. People in Louisiana may pursue lawsuits, asbestos trust fund claims or wrongful death actions.

Across the country, mesothelioma settlements often average between $1 million and $2 million. In Louisiana, Nemeroff Law Firm’s results show verdicts and settlements reaching into the multimillion-dollar range.

Nemeroff Law Firm’s Notable Mesothelioma Settlements

We’ve earned a reputation for uncovering new defendants and insurers. This approach has opened more paths to compensation for people facing mesothelioma across Louisiana. Our experience and persistence is reflected in significant asbestos verdicts and settlements that deliver results for families.

Recent Louisiana Cases Nemeroff Law Firm Has Handled

• $17.4 million: Secondary asbestos exposure settlement
• $12.2 million: Settlement for a petrochemical plant worker and mechanic exposed to asbestos
• $12 million: Trial verdict awarded to a machinist in Orleans Parish
• $12 million: Trial verdict awarded to an electrical technician in Orleans Parish
• $11.4 million: Settlement for a mechanic exposed at industrial sites
• $10.1 million: Settlement for an insulator exposed at industrial sites
• $8.3 million: Settlement for a supervisor exposed at a manufacturing facility
• $7.6 million: Trial verdict against gasket and packing manufacturer awarded to machinist

Our attorneys also protect results from companies attempting to claw back these results on appeal. Nemeroff Law Firm’s extensive asbestos litigation appellate practice strengthens our ability to handle complex appeals successfully.

In one case, we helped a family secure more than $5 million after the Louisiana Supreme Court allowed the heartfelt affidavit of a dying client to be admitted as evidence. This ensured the client’s voice was heard even in their final days.

Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Louisiana

Filing a mesothelioma claim in Louisiana requires careful attention to deadlines, court rules, and evidence. These are areas where our attorneys at Nemeroff Law Firm have deep expertise. We handle cases throughout the state and use venue laws strategically to file in the most favorable courts.

Key Facts About Filing Louisiana Mesothelioma Claims

1. Louisiana’s prescription or statute of limitations, which is the time you have to file a case, is 1 year from diagnosis for a personal injury case.
2. The state only offers 1 year from the loss of a loved one to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
3. In asbestos cases, Louisiana can follow both “old” virile share law or “new” pure comparative fault system, depending on the exposure the client experienced.  The Nemeroff Law Firm’s understanding of this complex area of Louisiana law as it pertains to asbestos cases is a major reason for our client’s successes.
4. Your options include personal injury lawsuits, asbestos trust fund claims or wrongful death cases.

Legal claims often stretch over months or more. Filing within deadlines isn’t just a formality. It helps protect your family’s future and ensures your case keeps moving. Our experienced asbestos lawyers in New Orleans and Baton Rouge understand what you’re facing and will manage the process for you and your family.

Common Sources of Asbestos Exposure in Louisiana

Louisiana industries such as shipbuilding, oil refining and chemical manufacturing relied heavily on asbestos. Cities throughout Louisiana including New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lake Charles, became centers for asbestos exposure because refineries, plants and shipyards used asbestos products for heat resistance and insulation. Knowing the history of asbestos use at these key locations allows us to develop well-informed strategies for successful cases.

From 1999 to 2017, more than 4,200 asbestos-related deaths were reported in Louisiana. The highest totals were in Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish and Calcasieu Parish.

Manufacturing Facilities

Many manufacturing facilities in Louisiana used asbestos in making common and specialized products, from cans to materials for the space program. Workers handled insulation, gaskets, and other asbestos-containing materials during production.

• American Can Plant, New Orleans, LA
• Celotex Manufacturing Plant, Marrero, LA
• Johns Manville Manufacturing Plant, Marrero, LA
• Michoud Assembly Facility, New Orleans, LA
• Morton Salt Plant, Weeks Island, New Iberia Parish, LA
• National Gypsum Manufacturing Plant, New Orleans, LA
• W.R. Grace Manufacturing Plant, New Orleans, LA

In these plants, asbestos exposure often occurred during mixing, cutting or assembly of products. Continuous contact on the production floor created a persistent hazard unique to the manufacturing process.

Paper Mills

Louisiana paper mills relied on asbestos to insulate high-heat equipment and seal pipe systems that powered production. Workers frequently encountered the material while operating or maintaining boilers, pumps, and turbines.

• Crown Zellerbach Paper Mill, Bogalusa, LA
• Crown Zellerbach Paper Mill, St. Francisville, LA
• International Paper Mill, Bastrop, LA
• Olin Kraft Paper Mill, Monroe, LA

Employees in these mills often worked in dusty environments where insulation wore down and released asbestos fibers into the air. Exposure was common during routine maintenance and paper-making operations that relied on high-temperature machinery.

Petrochemical Facilities

Asbestos pipe insulation and gasket materials insulated and sealed pipes on pumps, valves, boilers, vessels and turbines. These materials were used across oil refineries and chemical plants in parishes throughout the state.

• Agrico Chemical Plant, Donaldsonville, LA
• Air Products & Chemicals Plant, New Orleans, LA
• Allied Chemical Plant, Baton Rouge, LA
• Allied Chemical Plant, Geismar, LA
• American Cyanamid Chemical Plant, Waggaman, LA
• BASF Wyandotte Chemical Plant, Geismar, LA
• Borden Chemical Plant, Geismar, LA
• Cabot Canal Plant, Franklin, LA
• Ciba-Geigy Chemical Plant, St. Gabriel, LA
• CF Industries Chemical Plant, Donaldsonville, LA
• Chevron (Gulf) Oil Refinery, Belle Chasse, LA
• Chevron Oronite Chemical Plant, Belle Chasse, LA
• Cities Service Oil Refinery, Lake Charles, LA
• Cleco Corporation, St. Landry, LA
• Columbian Chemical Plant, Centerville, LA
• Continental (Conoco) Oil Refinery, Lake Charles, LA
• Exxon Oil Refinery, Baton Rouge, LA
• Firestone Tire & Rubber Plant, Lake Charles, LA
• Foster-Grant Chemical Plant, Baton Rouge, LA
• Freeport “Uncle Sam” Chemical Plant, Convent, LA
• Goodyear/Goodrich Chemical Plant, Plaquemine, LA
• Hercules Chemical Plant, Lake Charles, LA
• Hooker Chemical Plant, Taft, LA
• Kaiser Aluminum Plant, Baton Rouge, LA
• Monsanto Chemical Plant, Luling, LA
• Olin Mathieson Chemical Plant, Lake Charles, LA
• PPG Chemical Plant, Lake Charles, LA
• Rubicon Chemical Plant, Geismar, LA
• Shell Chemical Plant, Geismar, LA
• Shell Oil Refinery, Norco, LA
• Stauffer Chemical Plant, St. Gabriel, LA
• Texaco Oil Refinery, Convent, LA
• Tenneco Oil Refinery, Chalmette, LA
• Uniroyal Chemical Plant, Geismar, LA
• Vulcan Chemical Plant, Geismar, LA

At these refineries and chemical plants, workers often handled insulation during maintenance, repairs, or system upgrades. Long-term exposure came from frequent contact with pipes, boilers, and industrial equipment in large-scale operations.

Power Plants

Power plants across Louisiana used asbestos to manage the extreme heat in turbines, boilers, and other high-pressure systems. Workers often came into contact with asbestos while repairing or replacing pipe insulation and gaskets.

• LP&L Big Cajun No. 1, 2 and 3 Power Plant, New Roads, LA
• LP&L Little Gypsy Power Plant, LaPlace, LA
• LP&L (NOPSI) Market Street Power Plant, New Orleans, LA
• LP&L Michoud Power Plant, New Orleans, LA
• LP&L Nine Mile Point Power Plant, Westwego, LA
• LP&L Waterford No. 1, 2 and 3 Power Plant, Taft, LA

Employees at these sites were often exposed when performing maintenance in boiler rooms and turbine areas, where insulation broke down under constant heat and vibration. Over time, fibers released into the air created dangerous conditions for both plant workers and contractors.

Shipyards 

Workers at Louisiana shipyards often handled asbestos while building, repairing, or maintaining Navy and commercial vessels. The material appeared in insulation, gaskets, and other ship components.

• Avondale Shipyard, Avondale, LA
• Baton Rouge Seaport, Baton Rouge, LA
• Breaux’s Bay Craft, Loreauville, LA
• Bollinger Shipyard, Lockport, LA
• Equitable Shipyard, New Orleans, LA
• Leevac Shipyard, Jennings, LA
• McDermott Shipyard, Morgan City, LA
• Port of Orleans, New Orleans, LA
• Quality Shipyard, Houma, LA
• Swiftships, LLC, Morgan City, LA

Shipyard employees faced direct exposure while cutting, sanding or removing asbestos materials from ships and docks. The work environment often involved tight spaces and heavy dust, increasing inhalation hazards for those on site.

Occupations & Industries Known for Asbestos Exposure in Louisiana

Asbestos exposure in Louisiana has definitively been linked directly to jobs in refineries, chemical plants, paper mills, power plants, shipyards and even commercial sites. Petrochemical workers, construction workers, shipyard workers, automobile mechanics, oilfield workers, firefighters and military veterans also faced exposure. Our experienced attorneys are dedicated to helping anyone exposed on the job receive the highest compensation possible.

Jobs Linked to Asbestos in Louisiana

• Carpenters
• Chemical plant employees
• Construction workers 
• Electricians
• Firefighters
• Military service members
• Power plant operators 
• Refinery and shipyard workers

Families often experienced asbestos exposure when workers unknowingly carried toxic fibers home on clothing, hair or skin. This is known as secondary exposure. Many companies knew these risks and failed to warn workers, leaving them unprotected. Nemeroff Law Firm can ensure these companies are held accountable.

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Let the Mesothelioma Attorneys at Nemeroff Law Firm Help You

Nemeroff Law Firm’s attorneys have more than 150 years of combined experience and have won multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements in Louisiana. Founding attorney Rick Nemeroff belongs to the American Board of Trial Advocates, a group known for top trial lawyers and several Nemeroff team members are Super Lawyers recognized for their work in asbestos litigation.

When someone is diagnosed with mesothelioma, they need to focus on treatment and spending time with family. Nemeroff Law Firm makes the legal process as simple as possible. From the first meeting, the team takes over every step, handling all paperwork, investigation and negotiations. Families don’t have to worry about the details or fighting large companies alone.

Let Nemeroff Law Firm stand up for the justice and financial security families deserve. Their proven record shows they know how to get results for people diagnosed with mesothelioma.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana Mesothelioma Claims

Q. How long do I have to file a mesothelioma claim in Louisiana?

A. You have 1  year from the date of diagnosis to file a personal injury lawsuit and 1 year from the date of death of a loved one to file a wrongful death claim.

Q. Can I file a mesothelioma claim in Louisiana if my asbestos exposure happened in another state?

A. You may be able to file in Louisiana if the court has jurisdiction. That usually means the company is based in the state, does business here or your illness or asbestos exposure connects to Louisiana. Every case is different, and we can help you review your facts and find the best place for you to file.

Q. Why should I hire a local Louisiana mesothelioma attorney instead of a national firm?

A. Attorneys at Nemeroff Law Firm have deep experience with the state courts and know how to identify responsible parties such as employers and asbestos product manufacturers. Hiring a qualified local attorney boosts your chances of receiving the maximum compensation in Louisiana. The best firms support you throughout your case so you’re able to focus on your health and family.

Q. Can families file wrongful death lawsuits for asbestos exposure in Louisiana?

A. Yes, families can file wrongful death lawsuits for asbestos exposure in Louisiana. If someone dies from mesothelioma, surviving family members, like spouses, children or parents, can file a wrongful death claim against the parties responsible for the asbestos exposure. Louisiana law allows families 1 year from the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. This can help cover medical bills, funeral expenses, lost income or other damages related to the loss.