Common Asbestos Exposure in Louisiana
Louisiana’s industrial economy created decades of asbestos exposure for workers and their families. Many claims involve exposure at:
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Oil & Refining
- Baton Rouge area refineries
- Lake Charles / SW Louisiana plants
- Pipeline and maintenance work
- Turnarounds and shutdowns
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Shipyards & Maritime
- New Orleans shipyards
- Avondale and coastal yards
- Navy and merchant marine service
- Insulation on vessels and rigs
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Plants & Trades
- Chemical manufacturing
- Power plants and utilities
- Pipefitters and laborers
- Construction and home renovation
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$30 Billion in Asbestos Trust Funds
Many companies that used asbestos filed for bankruptcy protection and were required to fund trusts for current and future claimants. You may qualify for compensation through these trusts, settlements, or litigation—even if the company no longer operates under its original name.
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How We Help Louisiana Clients
Our team investigates work history, military service, and household exposure to build your claim. We handle the paperwork, identify applicable trusts and defendants, and pursue the compensation your family needs for medical care and financial security.
Recent Results for Louisiana & Gulf Coast Clients
Paul Danziger and his team have secured substantial compensation for clients exposed through industrial work, shipyards, refineries, and trades. Examples include:
- Thomas C.$9,111,000A gentleman diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 65 whose asbestos exposure stemmed from his work as a union pipefitter.
- James B.$3,256,850A gentleman diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 79 who was primarily exposed to asbestos while working with asbestos cement pipe as part of his work for a fire protection business.
- Frank C.$3,320,000A gentleman diagnosed with sarcomatoid mesothelioma at the age of 68. His asbestos exposure stemmed from his work at a gasket company, as well as from welding and automotive work over the years.
- Michael C.$2,496,000A gentleman diagnosed with mesothelioma in his early 60s whose asbestos exposure stemmed from his work on sewer lines, as well as construction work over the years.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case depends on its own facts, exposure history, and applicable law.
Thomas C.
$9,111,000
A gentleman diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 65 whose asbestos exposure stemmed from his work as a union pipefitter.
James B.
$3,256,850
A gentleman diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 79 who was primarily exposed to asbestos while working with asbestos cement pipe as part of his work for a fire protection business.
Frank C.
$3,320,000
A gentleman diagnosed with sarcomatoid mesothelioma at the age of 68. His asbestos exposure stemmed from his work at a gasket company, as well as from welding and automotive work over the years.
Michael C.
$2,496,000
A gentleman diagnosed with mesothelioma in his early 60s whose asbestos exposure stemmed from his work on sewer lines, as well as construction work over the years.