Mesothelioma / Asbestos Attorneys

If you or a loved one has developed mesothelioma, contact experienced trial lawyer, Carlos Zelaya, at (504) 277-8989

Mesothelioma is an incurable form of cancer the affects the cells lining primarily the lungs and chest wall, but it can also affect the lining of the abdomen or the sac surrounding the heart. According to the Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery, more than 80% of mesothelioma cases are caused by exposure to asbestos. The affects of asbestos exposure can take years to develop, but sadly, once mesothelioma is diagnosed, there are almost no chances for recovery.

What sites in Louisiana may have caused mesothelioma or exposure to asbestos?

Exposure to asbestos can be found at many work sites in Louisiana including plants, factories, and older buildings. The following sites are some of the confirmed asbestos sites in the state:

• Abbeville Rice Mill
• Acadia Vermillion Rice Irrigation
• Avondale Shipyards: Westwego, Harvey
• Bollinger Shipyards: Lockport, New Orleans, Fourchon, Amelia
• Calcasieu Refinery: Lake Charles
• Calumet Refineries: Princeton, Shreveport
• Central Louisiana Electric Company (CLEC)
• Citgo Refinery: Lake Charles
• Conoco Refinery: Lake Charles
• Conrad Industries: Morgan City
• Crowley Rick Milling Company
• Domino Sugar Mill: Chalmette
• Dow Chemical: Plaquemine
• Gulf Oil/Chevron Refinery: Belle Chasse, LA
• Higgins Industries: New Orleans
• Johns Manville Plant: New Orleans
• Louisiana Electric Co-Op
• Louisiana State Rice Milling
• Louisiana Superdome: New Orleans
• Marathon Refinery: Garyville
• Motiva Norco Refinery: New Orleans
• Murphy Oil Refinery: Chalmette
• Placid Refining Company: Port Allen
• Port of Baton Rouge
• Port of New Orleans
• Simon Rice Mill
• Southwestern Gas and Electric Company
• Supreme Sugar Mill: Chalmette
• Tenneco Oil Refinery: Chalmette
• Todd Shipyard
• Valero Refinery: Lake Charles
• W.R. Grace & Company Site: New Orleans

Why should I call a New Orleans mesothelioma lawyer?

Unfortunately, many plants and workplaces in Louisiana used asbestos, even though many knew it posed a danger to the workers present. If you or a loved one have suffered from the effects of asbestos exposure, the personal injury attorneys at the Mumphrey Zelaya Law Firm can help you fight for the compensation you deserve. We are experienced in Louisiana mesothelioma/asbestos cases and we can help you determine when and where the exposure occurred. Contact us today for a free consultation and put the Mumphrey Law team to work for you.