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Call Now (855) 404-4592Between 1998 and 2000, more asbestos lawsuits were filed in Texas than in any other state. To reduce and manage thousands of asbestos cases, Texas lawmakers began adopting a series of reforms in the late 1990s.
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In 2003, the state legislature created a multidistrict litigation procedure that designated specific courts to handle factually similar asbestos cases. After all of the legislative measures taken in recent years, Texas remains one of the nation’s busiest states for asbestos litigation.
The most comprehensive reform came in 2005 when the state adopted additional measures to manage and reduce the number of pending asbestos cases such as modifying the medical criteria required to file a claim. In 1997, Texas enacted a law to curb the filing of asbestos claims by nonresidents.
A mesothelioma lawyer can explain how these state laws will affect an individual’s case and whether it is in their best interest to file in Texas or another state. A qualified attorney can accurately interpret how Texas’ statute of limitations applies to your case and advise whether you should file a personal injury lawsuit, wrongful death lawsuit or asbestos trust fund claim.
These claims can help patients and families of patients regain money from financial losses from medical bills and lack of income after a mesothelioma diagnosis.
While states such as Texas are trying to slow down the filing of these cases, they may not realize the impact on veterans.
Veterans file approximately 30% of mesothelioma lawsuits because the U.S. armed forces used many types of asbestos products in every branch of the military. Veterans may file a VA claim for benefits, and they have access to VA health care in Texas.
You should not rely on any information herein to make a determination about your legal rights. Please speak to an attorney licensed to practice law in your area to best understand your legal options.
Texas has six naturally occurring asbestos deposits, but the vast majority of exposure in the state took place in occupational settings. Certain industries, especially ones involving high temperatures or dangerous chemicals, are known for using asbestos products.
Texas residents with mesothelioma should consider a nationwide mesothelioma law firm because a local firm is unlikely to secure adequate compensation in Texas courts.
Two nationwide mesothelioma law firms have office locations in or near Texas:
Firms that practice nationwide know the best state in which to file your claim. Their experience and reach can’t be matched.
Texas is among the states where the vast majority of mesothelioma plaintiffs file out-of-state, according to a KCIC industry report. That’s because Texas courts tend to favor asbestos defendants more often than mesothelioma plaintiffs.
One of the benefits of hiring a nationwide firm is that they regularly travel throughout the country to meet with clients, and some pick up the bill for their travel expenses.
If your family is facing a mesothelioma diagnosis, it’s in your best interest to work with a top mesothelioma attorney who can secure the maximum value of your case.
In addition to jury verdict, nationwide asbestos firms are known to get mesothelioma settlements worth more than $1 million dollars for their clients. They can also secure six-figure payouts from asbestos trust funds.
Texas has a mix of federal and state laws that regulate asbestos.
Texas courts have created the following procedures to manage asbestos litigation within the state.
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