If you’re retired from Bollinger Shipyards in Louisiana and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should act quickly to protect your rights under Louisiana law.
In our state, when you are injured on the job, you may have the right to seek compensation for your injuries within a given time period.
Because mesothelioma is caused only by exposure to asbestos, and because employees of Bollinger Shipyards in Louisiana can likely trace their exposure to asbestos to their work for the company, mesothelioma is considered a workplace injury.
Once you are diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should contact an experienced Louisiana mesothelioma attorney who can help you document your work history to demonstrate a claim against Bollinger Shipyards, and other employers whose contaminated worksites may have contributed to your disease.
Compensation And Benefits For Employees And Their Families Who May Have Been Exposed To Asbestos From The Bollinger Shipyards
Aside from private sector employment, veterans in many specialties were often exposed to asbestos during work in motor pools, aboard naval vessels, or in construction roles, and the VA has set aside additional benefits for veterans who develop mesothelioma.
An experienced Louisiana mesothelioma attorney will know how to manage a claim against Bollinger Shipyard along with any other likely sources of asbestos exposure.
Many retired Louisiana shipyard workers spent time working for different companies, and there may be more than one responsible party when it comes to your mesothelioma.
The attorneys at The Gertler Law Firm are some of Louisiana’s most experienced mesothelioma attorneys. We represent families who’ve been hurt by workplace exposure to asbestos, and we can help you. Call us today at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.
