Texas Mesothelioma Lawyer

MESOTHELIOMA LAWYER IN TEXAS

If you or a relative worked in the Texas building and construction trades in the 20th century you may have been exposed to toxic asbestos fibers. Thousands of asbestos-containing products were in used in Texas construction trades, power plants, oil refineries, chemical plants, industrial plants, commercial buildings, residential homes and Texas state buildings.

Residents of Texas should know that asbestos companies knowingly exposed you and your families to toxic asbestos dust and fibers. Many Texas workers have been diagnosed with Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. Thousand of asbestos-containing products were used in Texas with peak years in 1940-1980.

Many Texas based companies are being held responsible and paying out large settlements to asbestos victims and their families. Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers do not show symptoms for 10 to 40 years after exposure.

There have been 3,627 Asbestos related deaths (2,325 Mesothelioma deaths) reported in the state of Texas according U. S. Government Statistics on deaths due to Asbestos-related diseases.

Asbestos Products in Texas

Asbestos was used in many products throughout Texas because of its heat resistant and indestructible properties.

Asbestos-containing products used in Texas included; building products, cements, insulation, pipes, ceiling tiles, boilers, roof tiles, vinyl flooring, bricks, fireplaces, insulation ducts, drain lines, brakes, joint compounds, electrical wires and home insulation.

Texas Mesothelioma Statistics – Asbestos Exposure Deaths

Texas received 680,933 tons of asbestos vermiculite (7,208 asbestos shipments) in 18 locations from Libby, Montana during the years 1948 - 1993.

Texas had 517 residents die of malignant Mesothelioma during 2003-2007.

Texas had the 5th highest number of asbestos-related deaths in the U. S. between 2003 and 2007.

According to the report, Asbestos exposure in Texas killed 2,651 Texas Residents during 1979 and 2001.

85% of all reported Asbestos deaths in Texas have been males.

Texas’s age-adjusted death rate for malignant Mesothelioma is 13 deaths per million per year according to CDC statistics.

A recent asbestos study showed that 1 in 125 American males will die of Mesothelioma or an asbestos related disease that live older than age 50.

There were 18,068 malignant Mesothelioma deaths in the U. S. between the years 1999-2005.

Males account for more than 80% of the total number of deaths from Malignant Mesothelioma.

Veterans make up a large number of those who diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases.

MALIGNANT MESOTHELIOMA - TEXAS

Malignant Mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer that affects lining of contains major organs in the body that include the abdomen, lungs and heart. Malignant

Mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant cancer cells are found in the sac lining the chest (pleura) or the abdomen (peritoneum). Most people with malignant Mesothelioma have worked on jobsites where they breathed asbestos fibers.

Malignant Mesothelioma has Three Forms:

• Peritoneal Mesothelioma
• Pericardial Mesothelioma
• Pleural Mesothelioma

There are 3,000 new malignant Mesothelioma cases diagnosed each year. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms you should a doctor immediately.

Malignant Mesothelioma Symptoms

• Abdominal bloating
• Abdominal pain
• Bowel obstruction
• Blood clotting
• Chest pain
• Chronic Fatigue
• Dry Cough
• Dyspnea
• Neck Swelling
• Pain in the chest
• Shortness of breath
• Unexplained Weight-loss

Malignant Mesothelioma symptoms may not appear for 15-40 years after exposure.

List of Texas cities with population above 100,000

Abilene, Texas Asbestos Exposure- Population 117,063
Amarillo, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 190,695
Arlington, Texas Asbestos Exposure – Population 365,438
Austin, Texas Asbestos Exposure – Population 790,390
Beaumont, Texas Asbestos Exposure – Population 111,296
Brownsville, Texas Asbestos Exposure – Population 175,023
Carrolton, Texas Asbestos Exposure – Population 119,097
Corpus Christ, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 305,215
Dallas, Texas Asbestos Exposure – Population 1,197,816
Denton, Texas Asbestos Exposure – Population 113,383
El Paso, Texas Asbestos Exposure – Population 649,206
Forth Worth, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 741,206
Frisco, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 116,989
Garland, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 226,876
Grand Prairie, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 175,396
Houston, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 2,099,451
Irving, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 216,290
Killeen, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 127,921
Laredo, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 236,091
Lubbock, Texas Asbestos Exposure- Population 229,573
McAllen, Texas Asbestos Exposure – Population 129,877
McKinney, Texas Asbestos Exposure – Population 131,117
Midland, Texas Asbestos Exposure – Population 111,147
Pasadena, Texas Asbestos Exposure – Population 149,043
Plano, Texas Asbestos Exposure – Population 259,841
San Antonio, Texas Asbestos Exposure – Population 1,347,407
Waco, Texas Asbestos Exposure – Population 124,805
Wichita Falls, Texas Asbestos Exposure – Population 104,553
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List of Texas counties with population above 100,000

Bell County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 237,974
Bexar County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 1,392,931
Brazoria County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 241,767
Brazos County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 152,415
Cameron County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 335,227
Collin County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 491,675
Dallas County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 2,294,706
Denton County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 584,238
Ector County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 121,123
Ellis County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 111,360
El Paso County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 721,598
Fort Bend County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 354,452
Galveston County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 277,563
Grayson County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 110,595
Gregg County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 111,379
Harris County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 3,693,050
Hidalgo County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 569,463
Jefferson County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 252,051
Johnson County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 126,811
Lubbock County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 242,628
McLennan County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 213,517
Midland County, Texas Asbestos Exposure- Population 116,009
Montgomery County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 293,768
Nueces County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 313,645
Potter County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 113,546
Randall County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 104,312
Tarrant County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 1,809,034
Taylor County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 126,555
Travis County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 812,280
Webb County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 193,117
Wichita County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 131,664
Williamson County, Texas Asbestos Exposure - Population 249,967
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Texas Asbestos Exposure on the Job

Texas Trades where exposure was highest include; insulators, pipefitters, plumbers, steelworkers, construction workers, electricians, carpenters, drywallers, painters, cement masons, roofers, refinery workers, chemical plant workers, auto workers, railroad workers, aircraft workers, and veterans.

Texas Mesothelioma Lawyer

If you or a family member has been diagnosed with Mesothelioma or any other asbestos-related cancers the experienced asbestos attorneys at Law Offices of Jerry Neil Paul are here to help you.

We are nationally recognized trial lawyers and our attorneys have successfully litigated Mesothelioma cases in Texas and throughout the United States.

Law Offices of Jerry Neil Paul has an outstanding track record of success, and our lawyers are known for their honesty, integrity and compassion.

Contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced Texas Mesothelioma attorney.

Our nationwide, toll free number is (800) 281-9804.

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