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Mesothelioma Lawyers

Passionate Advocates for Asbestos Cancer Victims

Mesothelioma is a very complex and constantly changing area of law. At Bailey Cowan Heckaman PLLC, we pride ourselves on staying at the cutting edge of mesothelioma litigation. We work hand in hand with our clients to ensure they get the medical treatment they need to combat this debilitating disease.

By meeting with physicians and experts in the medical field we are able to gather valuable evidence and ammunition to communicate our clients’ stories, and we get to learn from these medical experts to better our legal skills in this field.

There is not much we wouldn't do to help our mesothelioma clients get the justice they deserve.

What is Asbestos?

An Entire Division Dedicated to Mesothelioma Litigation

Our firm has an entire division dedicated to mesothelioma litigation - and that distinction is crucial.

We have the playbook on nearly every hotbed of asbestos exposure. Through extensive research and investigation, we have identified and learned much of what there is to know about the types of job sites and other locations where people are commonly exposed to asbestos. A vast knowledge of asbestos products and sources is a large part of what our firm can bring to your case.

Let our knowledge benefit you during this crucial time.

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Who Is At Risk for Mesothelioma?

The only known cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. Unfortunately, many people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma either didn't know they were exposed to asbestos at some point in their life, or they were not warned about the danger of being regularly exposed to asbestos fibers.

Asbestos had, and still does have, many commercial applications throughout the United States and the world. Its affordability, strength, and insulation capability make it a sought-after manufacturing material in many different industries, meaning a great number of people have been exposed to asbestos. Not everyone who is exposed to asbestos will develop mesothelioma, but it's still a risk that you should be made aware of by an employer, product manufacturer, or landlord.

Many individuals who were eventually diagnosed with mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos in the workplace, while on active duty in the military, or through secondary exposure.

Occupational Exposure

Workplace exposure to asbestos accounts for a large amount of mesothelioma diagnoses in the United States. In fact, the number one cause of work-related deaths is asbestos exposure. The following occupations have the highest risk of asbestos exposure.

  • Industrial or manufacturing plants workers
  • Railroad workers
  • Construction workers
  • Auto mechanics
  • Brick and stone masons
  • Firefighters
  • Plumbers
  • Shipyard workers

Military Exposure

Some statistics suggest that upwards of 30% of all mesothelioma patients are veterans of the military, as it was a common building and insulating material for many military products, including:

  • Shipyards and naval ships
  • Airplanes and jets used by the Air Force
  • Jeeps and other military vehicles

Secondary Exposure

Some individuals are diagnosed with mesothelioma even though, to their knowledge, they were never directly exposed. Secondary exposure occurs when you have contact with someone else who was exposed to asbestos fibers. For example, an individual can develop mesothelioma after coming into contact with someone who brought asbestos fibers home with them (such as on their clothing). It is particularly common in women, especially in wives whose husbands were in the military or had an occupation that frequently handled asbestos material.

Determining how you were exposed to asbestos is an important part of a mesothelioma lawsuit. Contact the mesothelioma attorneys at Bailey Cowan Heckaman today so that we can investigate your case and determine who is responsible.

Mesothelioma FAQs

The answers you need to get started on your case.

  • Q:What if I don't know when I was exposed to asbestos?

    A:A mesothelioma diagnosis is not your fault. Because manufacturers and corporations were not transparent with their use of asbestos, most individuals who are diagnosed with mesothelioma have no idea when or where they were exposed. We can help answer those questions and hold the liable party responsible. Manufacturers and other corporations knew the risks of asbestos at least as far back as the 1930s and did nothing to stop innocent workers, veterans, and consumers from exposure. Even into the 1980s, manufacturers did not warn about the risks of asbestos exposure in order to prevent workers and consumers from having any idea what they were working with. We hold these entities responsible so that our clients can get the treatment, care, and compensation they deserve.

  • Q:Are Asbestosis & Mesothelioma the Same?

    A:No. Asbestosis is a lung disease caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers that results in scarring and fibrosis of the lungs. Mesothelioma targets the lung lining and is almost always fatal. Asbestosis is not cancer but individuals diagnosed with asbestosis are at a high risk to later be diagnosed with mesothelioma.

  • Q:Can I Still Recover Compensation If the Negligent Company Has Gone Bankrupt?

    A:More than 100 companies have gone bankrupt because of asbestos exposure lawsuits. When a company responsible for asbestos exposure goes bankrupt, they typically put money aside in a trust used to dole out payments to victims of mesothelioma. Many of these trusts are in the billions of dollars. BCH has an in-house team dedicated exclusively to recovering monies from those trusts for our injured clients.

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  • Mesothelioma Recovery $2,982,563.00 Attorney Fees & Expenses: $1,273,151

    81-year-old deceased mesothelioma victim (Louisiana resident) who was exposed through his work as an erector in various plants, paper mills, and refineries in LA, MS, TN, TX, AL, and AR

  • Mesothelioma Recovery $2,098,989.00 Attorney Fees & Expenses: $867,823

    81-year-old deceased mesothelioma victim (New Jersey resident) who was exposed through his work as a ship repair worker in a naval shipyard and as a heavy-duty truck mechanic

  • Mesothelioma Recovery $2,054,932.00 Attorney Fees & Expenses: $482,691

    75-year-old deceased mesothelioma victim (Mississippi resident) who was exposed through his work as an electrician in a shipyard and at various industrial sites

  • Mesothelioma Recovery $1,573,835.00 Attorney Fees & Expenses: $699,005

    75-year-old deceased mesothelioma victim (Florida resident) who was exposed through his work as laborer and maintenance mechanic at a refinery and through personal automotive work and household renovations

  • Mesothelioma Recovery $1,566,307.00 Attorney Fees & Expenses: $670,056

    88-year-old deceased mesothelioma victim (Arizona resident) who was exposed through his work as an aircraft mechanic doing maintenance and repair

  • Mesothelioma Recovery $1,501,362.00 Attorney Fees & Expenses: $697,424

    70-year old shipyard and chemical plant worker contracted mesothelioma and died allegedly from asbestos exposure at work

  • Mesothelioma Recovery $1,496,500.00 Attorney Fees & Expenses: $660,504

    76-year-old deceased mesothelioma victim (California resident) who was exposed while working at a shipyard as a welder and as a repairman at a chemical plant

  • Mesothelioma Recovery $1,476,227.00 Attorney Fees & Expenses: $689,814

    74-year-old deceased mesothelioma victim (Illinois resident) who was exposed through his work as a boiler tender and maintenance mechanic at a refinery

  • Mesothelioma Recovery $1,468,676.00 Attorney Fees & Expenses: $624,263

    52-year-old deceased mesothelioma victim (Pennsylvania resident) who was exposed through his work in construction, renovation, maintenance, repair work, and automotive work

  • Mesothelioma Recovery $1,443,025.00 Attorney Fees & Expenses: $610,016

    67-year-old deceased mesothelioma victim (Kentucky resident) was exposed to asbestos by washing the clothes her husband wore at work and by her work around plastic materials used in a brake manufacturing plant

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  • Ease doubts clients have in their case
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Thousands of Clients 

Across the U.S. for more than 30 Years
  • "I am very thankful I made the phone call."

    “Within 14 hours of initial contact, there was a lawyer in my living room with history of my Naval exposure. Very aggressive. That is why I hired your firm. Everyone I worked with was very business like and friendly."”

    - Richard Kanoski
  • "We were always treated with dignity and respect."

    “"Aaron Heckaman and his team of professionals handled out Asbestos related Mesothelioma case superbly! We could not have had a better lawyer on our side. Aaron takes great care of his client. We were always treated with dignity and respect."”

    - Aubrey Campbell
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If you or a loved one was recently diagnosed with mesothelioma, we would like to speak with you. Our knowledgeable attorneys are here and ready to make your story known to parties that can provide you with the compensation you deserve. Asbestos exposure was not your fault. Let our firm fight to recover the money you deserve from the party who wronged you or your loved one. Our Houston-based law firm serves clients in Texas, Louisiana, and nationwide.

Bailey Cowan Heckaman PLLC is dedicated to individuals who have developed mesothelioma. We have donated to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation to help end mesothelioma. To learn more about the organization, visit the website at www.curemeso.org.

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