Silicosis and Asbestos Lawyer in Houston, TX

If you’ve developed a chronic lung disease following asbestos or silica exposure, you deserve legal representation from an experienced attorney. At the Alexander Law Firm, our Houston asbestosis lawyers can help you claim the compensation you deserve for your industrial injuries. Contact us now if you’ve had asbestos exposure.

What Is Asbestosis?

Asbestosis is a chronic lung disease caused by inhaling fibers of asbestos, a naturally occurring, insulating material. Although it’s illegal in Texas to use asbestos in new construction projects, it’s still commonly found in older buildings such as hospitals, schools, and homes.

Given its heat-resistant properties, asbestos was commonly used in many construction materials. As a result, asbestosis is probably the single most important – and one of the most common – work-related lung diseases.

What Is Silicosis?

Silicosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling dust-containing silica. Silica is a common mineral often found in rock such as sand, gravel, clay, and quartz. During construction works, individuals may have been exposed to sufficient quantities of silica particles to cause lung disease.

How Asbestos and Silica Cause Lung Disease

Asbestosis fibers and dust containing silica penetrate and irritate the outer parts of the lung, causing inflammation and, over the years, pulmonary fibrosis that is thickening and scarring of lung tissue. An extended period, sometimes 20 years or more, may elapse between exposure to the dust and onset of the disease.

An asbestosis attorney in Houston can help if you believe you’ve been exposed to silica or asbestos, or you’ve developed lung disease as a result of your exposure.

Symptoms of Asbestosis and Silicosis

In most cases, the main symptom is breathlessness which increases in severity over the years. Other common symptoms include:

• chest tightness
• dry cough
• fatigue 
• finger clubbing
• wheezing

Over the course of time, respiratory failure can develop.

What Is the Average Settlement for an Asbestosis Claim?

Your settlement figure will vary depending on the case facts e.g. the severity of disease and your exposure history. An experienced Houston asbestosis attorney can advise you what level of compensation is available once they have evaluated your case. 

If you’ve lost a loved one due to asbestosis or silicosis, an asbestos lawyer in Houston can determine if you may claim on their behalf.

How Can Asbestos Lawyers in Houston Help?

The Alexander Law Firm will thoroughly, completely, and competently investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding your asbestosis or silicosis exposure. We believe that time is of the essence to prevent evidence from being lost or destroyed; therefore, we immediately begin working on your case.

At the Alexander Law Firm, initial consultations are free and you owe it to yourself to know your rights! If you or a loved one has been injured from exposure to asbestos or silica, please call 1-800-350-5110 then press 0 to speak with a Houston asbestos attorney about your injury.