Asbestos Exposure Sites in Big Spring
Big Spring, Texas has 2 companies and facilities with documented asbestos exposure on record. Workers at these sites, and their families who may have experienced secondary exposure, may qualify for mesothelioma compensation.
- Alon USA Energy
- Cosden Refinery
This list may not include all exposure sources. An attorney with access to asbestos product databases can identify additional responsible parties based on work history and job site records.
Filing Deadlines in Texas
Texas law sets strict time limits for filing mesothelioma claims. These deadlines begin when you receive a diagnosis, not when exposure occurred.
Missing these deadlines can permanently bar your right to compensation. Even with longer deadlines, starting early gives your legal team time to gather evidence and build a strong case.
Full Texas legal guide →Compensation Options
Mesothelioma patients exposed in Big Spring may be eligible for compensation from multiple sources.
Lawsuits Against Responsible Parties
Personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits can be filed against companies responsible for asbestos exposure. These claims can recover damages for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and loss of quality of life. Average mesothelioma settlements range from amounts that vary widely by case, and total compensation is often higher.
Asbestos Trust Funds
Many asbestos companies have filed for bankruptcy and established trust funds to pay victims. Over 60 trusts hold more than $30 billion. You can file claims with multiple trusts if you were exposed to products from multiple companies.
VA benefits for veterans
Veterans who developed mesothelioma from military service typically qualify for VA disability compensation, often at the 100% rating. These benefits can be received alongside lawsuit settlements and trust fund payments.
Cancer Centers in Texas
The following NCI-designated cancer centers in Texas treat people with mesothelioma.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
855.513.5409
Mays Cancer Center
San Antonio, TX
210.450.1000
Lung Institute at Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
713.798.6376
Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
Dallas, TX
214.645.8300
Hamon Center for Therapeutic Oncology Research
Dallas, TX
214.648.4900
Baylor Scott & White Clinic – Temple
Temple, TX
254.724.2150
Finding a Mesothelioma Lawyer
When looking for legal representation for a mesothelioma case tied to Big Spring exposure, a few things separate asbestos-focused firms from general personal injury practices. Look for attorneys who concentrate on asbestos litigation rather than dabble in it, and who carry working knowledge of Big Spring and Texas industries and the specific job sites in the area. Ask about the firm's track record of settlements and verdicts in similar cases. Confirm they carry the investigation resources these claims need, including product identification databases and access to the decades of deposition testimony already on file. Finally, most mesothelioma attorneys work on contingency, which means no payment unless they recover compensation.
Most mesothelioma attorneys offer confidential case reviews and work on contingency: you pay nothing unless they recover compensation.
Talk to a Texas Mesothelioma Attorney
Mike Hissey
Hissey, Mulderig & Friend, PLLC
Mike Hissey is a founding partner of Hissey, Mulderig & Friend, PLLC, an Austin-based product liability firm focused on toxic torts and mass torts. He has been involved in multiple asbestos jury trials that resulted in multi-million-dollar verdicts and has personally negotiated settlements worth hundreds of millions of dollars with corporate defendants. No fees unless you recover compensation.
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