Texas Mesothelioma Attorneys and Asbestos Cancer Resources (TX)
Texas Mesothelioma Lawyers and Law Firms
Texas ranks 5th in the U.S. for deaths from malignant mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a rare, deadly form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
Mounting a mesothelioma lawsuit is a complicated process. For that reason, victims of asbestos exposure may want to hire an experienced Texas mesothelioma attorney who can help them to potentially win a mesothelioma settlement. Sokolove Law’s Texas mesothelioma attorneys have helped thousands of people exposed to asbestos across the state get the help they deserve.
Those interested in filing a Texas mesothelioma lawsuit, or a lawsuit for any asbestos cancer or asbestos-related injury, are advised to contact a Texas mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible after diagnosis.
In Texas, Sokolove Law’s local offices are located at:
5300 Memorial Drive, Suite 725
Houston, Texas 77007
(832) 384-8875
If you have any questions or need to contact Sokolove Law, please call the local phone number above or our toll-free number (888) 360-4215 to speak with a mesothelioma paralegal.
Filing a Texas Mesothelioma Lawsuit
Those interested in filing a Texas mesothelioma lawsuit or in hiring a Texas mesothelioma lawyer should be aware that their legal rights may be restricted by Texas’s statute of limitations. A statute of limitations is the period of time you have until it is “too late” to file an asbestos or mesothelioma lawsuit. So you are advised to contact a Texas mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible after a mesothelioma diagnosis in order to file any lawsuits within the state's statute of limitations.
An experienced Texas mesothelioma attorney can help you present your case and maximize your chances of winning a settlement in a court of law. To make sure that you are protected under the law and to build a strong case, a mesothelioma attorney will first need to obtain the following information:
- Medical records confirming a diagnosis of mesothelioma or other asbestos disease
- Death certificate with cause of death listed (if applicable)
- Work history or military service to determine how and when the asbestos exposure occurred
It is important to know that even if your loved one has already lost their battle with mesothelioma, you may still have the right to file a claim.
Some Key Texas Asbestos Exposure Lawsuits
One key asbestos case in Texas was Pustejovsky v. Rapid-American Corp., filed by Texas mesothelioma lawyers in 2000. The Texas Supreme Court issued a precedent-setting opinion that held a victim of asbestos may file an additional suit for asbestos cancer if he or she develops the cancer at a later time. The decision overruled a long history in which Texas courts ruled that people may file only one lawsuit for an asbestos-related injury, even when they develop a second, catastrophic asbestos cancer afterwards.
Texas has also seen a number of important pro-plaintiff verdicts in asbestos cases. One of these was the 2002 case, Norfolk Southern Railway. Co. v. Bailey. In this case, the Texas Court of Appeals in Austin upheld a substantial verdict awarded to a railroad worker who had developed asbestosis. The court rejected the railroad's argument that the lower court was wrong to allow the jury to consider the worker's fear of cancer when deciding on the damage award, finding that the company had not lodged an adequate objection to the evidence of cancer.
Another important case took place in the Corpus Christi Texas Court of Appeals Court filed by a Texas mesothelioma lawyer in 1999. In that case, North American Refractories Company v. Easter, the court affirmed substantial damages for victims of asbestos disease and their wives. The court ruled the evidence presented in the original case was sufficient to prove the jury's findings of fact and the amounts of the awards. The court also stated that it was proper for the cases to have been tried together and that the punitive damages awarded by the jury were not excessive.
In many cases, asbestos victims who are exposed to asbestos in one area of the country eventually come to live in another state, where the effects of their asbestos exposure become known. In these cases, it can be difficult to determine which court should examine the complaint. In the 1999 case Pittsburgh Corning Corp. v. Walters, the Corpus Christi Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's ruling in favor of a widow whose husband was diagnosed with mesothelioma as a result of asbestos exposure. The court held that his widow had the right to bring her wrongful death action in Texas even though she and her husband resided elsewhere; that the lower court had properly applied Texas law to the proceedings; that evidence was properly admitted; and that the evidence presented at the original case supported the damages awarded.
See the topics below to learn more about asbestos exposure, doctors, and treatment centers in Texas. You can also call us at our toll-free number (888) 360-4215 or fill out the form located at the right-hand side of this web page for a free legal consultation specific to your potential case.
Texas Asbestos Information
Texas Mesothelioma and Asbestos Cancer Medical Resources