A mesothelioma diagnosis can feel overwhelming — especially when the exposure that caused it happened decades ago. Many Texans are diagnosed long after they worked in shipyards, refineries, factories, or public buildings that used asbestos-based materials.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma in Texas, it’s important to understand your rights, where the exposure may have occurred, and what legal options are available. At KRW Lawyers, we’ve helped thousands of asbestos victims and families across Texas get justice and compensation. Here’s what you need to know.
1. Understand How Mesothelioma Develops
Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer caused almost exclusively by exposure to asbestos fibers. When asbestos particles are inhaled or ingested, they can lodge in the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart, causing inflammation and scarring over time.
The disease typically develops 20 to 50 years after the initial exposure — which means many people are diagnosed long after leaving the job or environment where they were exposed.
Even if you can’t remember the exact time or place of your exposure, an experienced mesothelioma attorney can help investigate your work history and identify responsible companies.
2. Get the Right Medical and Legal Help Immediately
After receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis, your primary focus should be on obtaining the best possible medical care — and securing financial support to cover the associated costs.
KRW Lawyers works with top medical professionals to ensure you receive proper diagnosis and treatment guidance. Our team also helps clients access asbestos trust funds, which bankrupt asbestos manufacturers created to compensate victims without requiring a lawsuit.
These funds have billions of dollars set aside for people just like you — but claims must be filed correctly and within specific deadlines. That’s where having experienced legal representation matters most.
3. You May Still Have the Right to Compensation
Even if your asbestos exposure happened decades ago, you may still be eligible to file a claim in Texas.
Potential sources of compensation include:
- Asbestos trust funds for victims exposed through known manufacturers
- Personal injury claims against responsible companies
- Wrongful death claims for families who have lost a loved one to mesothelioma
KRW Lawyers has the resources and experience to handle these complex claims from start to finish — gathering evidence, tracing exposure sources, and fighting for the maximum recovery available under the law.
4. Don’t Assume You Missed the Deadline
Every state has a statute of limitations, or time limit, for filing asbestos-related claims. In Texas, this clock usually starts when you are diagnosed, not when you were exposed.
That means even if your exposure occurred 30 or 40 years ago, you may still have time to pursue compensation — but it’s important to act quickly. Delays can affect your ability to gather evidence and secure the financial support you deserve.
5. KRW Lawyers Fights for Texas Mesothelioma Victims
At KRW Lawyers, we’re proud to represent Texans who were unknowingly exposed to asbestos while working hard to support their families. Whether you worked in oil refineries, power plants, shipyards, or construction sites, you deserve accountability and justice.
Our team will investigate your history, handle the legal process, and fight for every dollar you’re owed — so you can focus on what matters most: your health and your loved ones.
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A mesothelioma diagnosis is difficult, but you don’t have to face it alone. The sooner you reach out, the sooner we can help protect your rights and pursue the compensation you’re entitled to.
Contact KRW Lawyers today at (855) 770-4045 for a free consultation. We don’t get paid unless you win.