There are a wide range of job sites and occupations across Louisiana where workers may have encountered asbestos exposure over the past half century. While the dangers associated with occupational and jobsite asbestos exposure in Louisiana are now well understood, Louisiana workers continue to face a risk of asbestos exposure and the development of asbestos related illnesses.
Louisiana workers employed in the trades, along with industrial and chemical plant workers, steelworkers and petrochemical workers, shipyard and railroad employees, and members of the U.S. Navy all may have encountered asbestos on the job. If you or a loved one developed an asbestos-related illness including mesothelioma, several types of cancer, or asbestosis and have a history of working in one of the occupations listed on this page, you may be eligible for compensation.
This page provides an overview of the types of occupations and workplaces in Louisiana that most commonly result in occupational asbestos exposure and basic information on the legal rights of persons who have developed illnesses such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, stomach cancer, throat cancer, and asbestosis. In addition, our workplace asbestos attorneys maintain a list of job sites that are linked to workplace asbestos exposure in Louisiana.
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Asbestos occurs naturally on Earth and is made up of minute, fibrous crystals. Due to its heat-resistant capabilities, it was widely used in fire-resistant clothing, insulation, building materials, pipes, and more. It is also used to fireproof ceilings, roofs, floors, and walls. Asbestos is used in manufacturing clutch facings and brake pads in the automobile industry.
Due to its anti-corrosive nature and resistance to high temperatures, asbestos has been adopted mainly in refinery operations for decades. Asbestos is commonly used as an insulator in various applications, including boilers and other equipment exposed to higher heat levels.
Materials containing asbestos were widely used in constructing refineries and even maintenance work to safeguard the infrastructure from corrosive chemicals commonly found in refining processes and higher temperatures. When oil refineries were initially built in Louisiana in the early 1900s in the area that would come to be known as Cancer Alley, people were unaware of the harmful effects of asbestos exposure. However, with time, the grave implications of large-scale asbestos use have come to light, both in Cancer Alley and throughout a range of other common occupations throughout the state. Click the links below to learn more about specific Louisiana jobs and asbestos exposure:
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In some workplaces, asbestos exposure takes place because the materials and tools used on a day-to-day basis have historically contained asbestos. At other job sites, asbestos exposure occurs because of aging infrastructure that contains asbestos. For some workers who must visit a wide range of places to complete their work, such as electricians, they may have little control over the circumstances they are walking into.
Some of the most common workplaces where workers are exposed to asbestos in Louisiana include: oil refineries, shipyards, nuclear plants, hospitals, manufacturers such as gypsum plants, rubber plants, paper mills, tire factories, chemical plants, sugar and salt plants, plastics manufacturers, ammunition plants, glass manufacturers, hospitals, construction sites, iron and steel plants, and military bases.
In Louisiana, persons facing illness or who have lost a loved one related to workplace asbestos exposure can seek legal assistance to hold those responsible accountable. Workplace asbestos exposure is a form of occupational hazard, and workers are entitled to compensation for their injuries.
There are two primary avenues for seeking legal assistance for asbestos exposure in Louisiana workplaces: Filing a workers' compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit.
Workers' compensation is a state-regulated insurance program that benefits employees who have suffered work-related injuries or illnesses. It covers medical expenses, lost wages, and other related costs. Read more about Workers Compensation Claims for asbestos exposure.
Alternatively, individuals can file a personal injury lawsuit against the parties responsible for asbestos exposure. In this case, they can seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other damages. This legal route may also include punitive damages, which aim to punish the responsible parties for their actions. Read more about Asbestos Illness Lawsuits for Louisiana residents.
Workers in Louisiana who have been exposed to asbestos in their workplace must seek help from an experienced attorney familiar with asbestos cases. These legal professionals will guide you through the legal process and fight to ensure your family receives fair compensation. Additionally, lawyers can help gather evidence and identify all potentially liable parties, including employers, manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers of asbestos-containing products.
Moreover, all deadlines and procedures must be followed when filing a workers' compensation claim or personal injury lawsuit in Louisiana. An experienced attorney can help affected parties keep track of these deadlines, file all necessary paperwork, and fight for compensation for asbestos exposure in the workplace.
Anyone who worked at, or lived with someone who worked at, these facilities could have been exposed to asbestos, which could have taken decades to result in cancer.
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