{"id":23627,"date":"2024-02-27T16:25:52","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T21:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=23627"},"modified":"2025-12-30T18:34:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T23:34:59","slug":"houston","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/texas\/houston\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Houston<\/h2>\n<p>If you or a loved one is a Houston resident diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may qualify for financial compensation through the legal system.<\/p>\n<p>A skilled Houston <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/\">mesothelioma attorney<\/a> can handle <strong>all of the legal work<\/strong> involved with filing a lawsuit and securing compensation, so there\u2019s no extra stress on you and your family.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mesothelioma lawyers in Houston can:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Determine if you qualify for compensation<\/li>\n<li>Gather evidence and documents to build your case<\/li>\n<li>File a lawsuit on your behalf<\/li>\n<li>Negotiate a strong settlement out of court<\/li>\n<li>Take your case to trial if needed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The lawyers we partner with have recovered <strong>millions of dollars<\/strong> for other patients with <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> in and around Houston. While every asbestos case is different and there are no guarantees, you could be entitled to a similar payout.<\/p>\n<p>Find out if you can work with a Houston asbestos lawyer by getting a <strong>Free Case Review.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"23978\" class=\"one-off-23978 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"23978\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-23978{margin:60px auto}.one-off-23978 a{box-shadow:0 20px 20px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.03);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0FAEBF 0,rgba(129,208,217,0) 100%);border:1px solid rgba(230,231,236,1);display:block;text-decoration:none;color:#000;max-width:370px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-23978 a>div{background:#fff;margin-left:3px}.one-off-23978 .vque-content{padding:20px 20px 25px}.one-off-23978 .heading{font-size:20px;line-height:23px;display:block;letter-spacing:-1px;text-align:center;max-width:260px;margin:0 auto 20px}.one-off-23978 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class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get a Free Mesothelioma Case Review Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/logo-simmonsfirm-color.png\" alt=\"Simmons Hanly Conroy\" class=\"lazyload shc-logo\" >\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get a Free Mesothelioma Case Review<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Over $30 billion available<\/li>\r\n            <li>No cost to file a claim<\/li>\r\n            <li>Avoid going to court<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get a Free Case Review\">Get a Free Case Review<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shara-fisher-ad.png\" alt=\"Shara Fisher\" class=\"lazyload rep\" >\r\n        <span><div class=\"name\"><strong>Shara Fisher<\/strong> Senior Paralegal<\/div><div class=\"description\"><strong>17+ years<\/strong> providing legal help to mesothelioma victims<\/div><\/span>\r\n         <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MH-logo.png\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Hope Logo\" class=\"lazyload mh-logo\" >\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Houston Mesothelioma Law Firm<\/h2>\n<p>Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the nation\u2019s top mesothelioma firms, stands ready to help Houston families get justice.<\/p>\n<p>Since the firm\u2019s founding in 1999, its lawyers have recovered over <strong>$10.3 billion<\/strong> for mesothelioma victims, with <strong>more than $443 million<\/strong> <strong>secured for clients in Texas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Below are some notable settlements and verdicts our partner <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-law-firm\/\">mesothelioma law firm<\/a> has secured for patients in and around Houston.<\/p>\n<div class=\"infographic-shortcode-container\" id=\"infographic-23636\"><div class=\"state-settlements\">\r\n<button \"type=\"button\" data-mfp-src=\"#test-popup\"  class=\"popup-link-inline\"><i class=\"icon-question\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n<h3>Houston Mesothelioma Settlements Recovered by Simmons Hanly Conroy<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>$8.38 million<\/strong> U.S. Army veteran<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$6.66 million<\/strong> U.S. Navy veteran and electrician<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$4.56 million<\/strong> Steelworker<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$3 million<\/strong> Longshoreman<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\" title=\"Get Connected\" class=\"button shc arrow cte\" data-ce-category=\"Buttons\" data-ce-label=\"Get Connected\">Get Connected<\/a><\/p>\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"test-popup\" class=\"white-popup mfp-hide\">\r\n<span class=\"heading\"><i class=\"icon-badge\"><\/i><strong>Fact-Checked<\/strong><\/span>\r\n<p>All Simmons Hanly Conroy settlement amounts have been fact-checked and verified by our editorial team. <\/p>\r\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">div#infographic-23636{margin:40px auto}.state-settlements{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:8px;padding:30px 40px;text-align:center;position:relative}.state-settlements .popup-link-inline{text-decoration:none;color:rgba(47,41,61,.5);position:absolute;right:20px;top:20px;background:none;border:0;box-shadow:none;padding:0}.state-settlements ul{color:#2F293D;list-style:none;margin:0;overflow:hidden;text-align:center;margin-bottom:20px}.state-settlements ul li{line-height:20px}.state-settlements ul li>strong{display:block;font-size:24px;line-height:30px;margin-bottom:5px}.state-settlements ul li>strong:before{border-left:12px solid #0FAEBF;border-top:7px 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mesothelioma.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/wrongful-death\/\">Wrongful death lawsuit<\/a>:<\/strong> You can file a wrongful death suit if someone you loved passed away from mesothelioma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A Houston mesothelioma lawyer can help you quickly file an asbestos lawsuit if you\u2019re eligible.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SharaFisherParalegal.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;Our clients are very surprised at how easy the process is. We do all of the work. We know what&#8217;s needed. We know what we&#8217;re looking for. We want our clients to focus on their upcoming care and treatment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Shara Fisher, Senior Paralegal at Simmons Hanly Conroy<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<h2>Houston Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts<\/h2>\n<p>Nearly all Houston mesothelioma lawsuits end in out-of-court settlements with the asbestos companies named in your claim. The average <a href=\"\/legal\/settlements\/\">mesothelioma settlement<\/a> is <strong>$1 million to $1.4 million<\/strong>, according to <em>Mealey\u2019s\u00ae Litigation Report: Asbestos<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Our partner law firm can help you start getting mesothelioma compensation quickly \u2014 often within <strong>90 days or less<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In very rare cases, a mesothelioma settlement can\u2019t be reached, and the lawsuit will be heard in court at a trial. A judge or jury will then decide on a winner and a payout. Trials may award more or less than if a lawsuit is settled.<\/p>\n<p>A Houston mesothelioma lawyer will do all they can to reach a strong settlement for you in the shortest <a href=\"\/legal\/settlements\/payout-timeline\/\">payout timeline<\/a>. They will also make sure your case is as strong as possible in the event it goes to trial.<\/p>\n<h2>Statute of Limitations on Houston Asbestos Lawsuits<\/h2>\n<p>Each state has a <a href=\"\/legal\/statute-of-limitations\/\">statute of limitations<\/a> that determines how long you have to file a mesothelioma lawsuit.<\/p>\n<p>You have <strong>2 years<\/strong> from the date of a confirmed mesothelioma diagnosis or death of a loved one to file a lawsuit under Texas statute. This is why it\u2019s so important to contact <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/texas\/\">asbestos lawyers in Texas<\/a> as soon as possible after your diagnosis.<\/p>\n<div class=\"simple-callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.simple-callout-shortcode{border:1px solid #0FAEBF;border-radius:4px;padding:10px 20px;margin:25px 0}.simple-callout-shortcode .simple-callout-shortcode-heading{display:block}.simple-callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.simple-callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.simple-callout-shortcode ul{margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px}.simple-callout-shortcode ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.simple-callout-shortcode{max-width:75%}}<\/style><strong class=\"simple-callout-shortcode-heading\">Don\u2019t wait to hire a lawyer.<\/strong><div class=\"content\"><p>Call <strong><a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a><\/strong> now to connect with a mesothelioma lawyer in Houston and learn if you can file before time runs out.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Houston Asbestos Exposure Sites<\/h2>\n<p>Anyone exposed to asbestos can develop mesothelioma 10-50 years later. Before the early 1980s, asbestos was used throughout worksites, homes, and other buildings in Houston and the rest of the country, meaning millions were put in danger.<\/p>\n<p>Those at the highest risk of asbestos exposure in Houston worked with or around products containing the substance on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of known asbestos exposure sites in Houston include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Able Supply Company<\/li>\n<li>Bell Telephone Company<\/li>\n<li>Cameron Iron Works Foundry<\/li>\n<li>Department of Public Works<\/li>\n<li>Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base<\/li>\n<li>First National Bank Building<\/li>\n<li>Houston Light &amp; Power<\/li>\n<li>Lone Star Industries<\/li>\n<li>Maxwell House Coffee Plant<\/li>\n<li>Texas Bridge and Forge<\/li>\n<li>Warrior Construction Company<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Notably, a vast number of Houston oil refineries relied on asbestos, putting workers at risk of exposure. Companies like <strong>Chevron, Goodyear, Gulf Oil, Sinclair, Standard Oil,<\/strong> and others all had refineries in Houston that used asbestos products.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Compensation Options for Houston Mesothelioma Victims<\/h2>\n<p>Outside of lawsuits, mesothelioma attorneys in Houston can help patients secure other forms of compensation. Learn about these additional <a href=\"\/legal\/compensation\/\">mesothelioma compensation options<\/a> below.<\/p>\n<h3>Asbestos Trust Funds<\/h3>\n<p>Many asbestos companies filed for bankruptcy protection to avoid lawsuits but were forced to put billions of dollars into trusts to stay in business. <a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">Asbestos trust funds<\/a> contain <strong>more than $30 billion today.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Houston mesothelioma lawyers can help you file asbestos trust fund claims. You may qualify to file claims with multiple trusts depending on which asbestos-containing products you were exposed to.<\/p>\n<p>With help from an attorney<strong>, you can receive trust fund payouts and lawsuit compensation at the same time.<\/strong> Get help accessing asbestos trust funds and exploring your legal options now.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18460\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default image-right has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default\">.widget_oscar-vque.default{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.default:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{background:#2F293D;display:block;padding:20px;border-radius:10px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:150px;width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default .vque-content{font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:100%}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.default{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div>div{padding:0 25px 0 0;width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{max-width:90%;margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0}}<\/style><a href=\"\/access-asbestos-trust-funds\/\" title=\"Access Asbestos<br\/>Trust Funds\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Access Asbestos<br\/>Trust Funds Ad\"  data-mobile-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-couple.png\"data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"414\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image.png\" class=\"no-lazyload wp-post-image\" alt=\"A lawyer shares documents with a client\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image.png 414w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image-294x300.png 294w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image-55x55.png 55w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Access Asbestos<br\/>Trust Funds<\/strong><ul>\n<li>More than $30 billion available<\/li>\n<li>$300K-$400K average compensation<\/li>\n<li>Get money in 90 days or less<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Check If You Qualify\">Check If You Qualify<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>VA Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Around a third of all mesothelioma patients are U.S. veterans, as many asbestos products were used by the military between the 1930s and early 1980s. For this reason, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers many benefits for <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">veterans with mesothelioma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Notable mesothelioma VA benefits include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disability payouts worth<strong> $4,044.91 a month<\/strong> in 2025<\/li>\n<li>Free or low-cost medical treatments from top VA doctors<\/li>\n<li>Funeral and burial reimbursement<\/li>\n<li>Compensation for surviving loved ones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you or a loved one is a U.S. veteran living in Houston with mesothelioma, a VA-accredited lawyer can help you file for <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/\">VA benefits<\/a> or increase your monthly disability payouts after a diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You\u2019re still able to file mesothelioma lawsuits and trust fund claims even if you receive VA benefits.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Who Is Eligible to Work With a Houston Mesothelioma Lawyer?<\/h2>\n<p>You may qualify to work with an asbestos lawyer in Houston if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019ve developed mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, such as <a href=\"\/cancer\/lung-cancer\/\">lung cancer<\/a> or asbestosis.<br \/>\n<strong>OR<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ve lost a loved one to an asbestos-related illness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Make sure to check with an attorney even if you don\u2019t think you\u2019re eligible. <\/strong>Top Houston mesothelioma lawyers can find out when, where, and how you may have been exposed to asbestos if you don\u2019t remember.<\/p>\n<p>From there, they can determine if you\u2019re eligible to file a lawsuit and will <strong>do all the work for you<\/strong>, allowing you to seek compensation with no added stress.<\/p>\n<h2>How to File a Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Houston<\/h2>\n<p>Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit is simple and stress-free with the help of a Houston asbestos lawyer. Learn more about how the process works below.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Get a Free Consultation With a Mesothelioma Attorney<\/h3>\n<p>The best Houston mesothelioma lawyers will offer a free and confidential case review.<\/p>\n<p>This is your opportunity to share your story, ask your questions, and find out if you are eligible to move forward with a case.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\">Get a free case review with our partner Houston asbestos attorneys now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Gather Evidence<\/h3>\n<p>Once it&#8217;s confirmed you have a case, your asbestos attorney in Houston will start gathering documents and evidence to support your lawsuit.<\/p>\n<p>This may include medical records, military service documents, and employment history.<\/p>\n<h3>3. File the Mesothelioma Lawsuit<\/h3>\n<p>After your personal injury attorneys have collected the evidence and determined which asbestos companies may be at fault, they can file your lawsuit in the correct court system and within the appropriate statute of limitations.<\/p>\n<p>You won\u2019t have to file the lawsuit yourself when working with our partner Houston mesothelioma lawyers.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Negotiate a Settlement<\/h3>\n<p>After each side has had a chance to get additional information through the discovery process, settlement negotiations can begin.<\/p>\n<p>Our partner personal injury lawyers will work to get the highest mesothelioma settlement in the shortest amount of time.<\/p>\n<p>If both parties agree on a fair settlement amount, your mesothelioma case will come to a close without going to court. Your case may go to trial on the off chance that a settlement isn\u2019t reached.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Receive Your Mesothelioma Payout<\/h3>\n<p>You can usually expect to receive your payment several weeks after a settlement has been reached.<\/p>\n<p>Many of our partner firm\u2019s clients have gotten their first payouts <strong>in 90 days or less of filing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use our <strong>Free Attorney Checklist<\/strong> to find the right mesothelioma lawyer for your case.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18606\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque outline image-left has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"outline\">.widget_oscar-vque.outline{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a{border:1px solid #E6E7EC;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 20px 20px rgba(34,34,34,0.03);border-radius:10px;color:#383441;display:block;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.outline img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:180px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline .vque-content{color:#383441;font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.subheading{color:#100134;display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.heading{color:#100134;font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 20px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;speak:none;color:#fff;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:3px;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.button.arrow{width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a{position:relative;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #fff 100%)}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.outline{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a>div{display:block;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:flex-end;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a>div>div{width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 13px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0;color:#383441}}<\/style><a href=\"\/attorney-checklist\/\" title=\"Free Attorney Checklist\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Free Attorney Checklist Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lawyer-ipad-1.png\"><div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"95\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lawyer-ipad-1.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Attorney Questions Checklist\" \/><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Free Attorney Checklist<\/strong><p>Download our free list of 10 questions to ask when choosing a mesothelioma attorney.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"button yellow arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Checklist\">Get Your Free Checklist<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Houston Asbestos Laws<\/h2>\n<p>The city of Houston follows both state and federal asbestos laws to keep residents safe from exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Licenses to safely remove or abate asbestos in Texas are maintained by the Texas Department of State Health Services Asbestos Program, with laws outlined by the Texas Civil Practice &amp; Remedies Code.<\/p>\n<p>All Texas laws and regulations adhere on a federal level to the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP).<\/p>\n<h2>Find a Top Houston Mesothelioma Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma Hope can connect you with <strong>experienced asbestos lawyers in Houston<\/strong> if you\u2019re eligible. With a skilled Houston mesothelioma lawyer\u2019s help, you and your family may qualify to access significant compensation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are 3 steps to quickly get help from a Houston mesothelioma attorney:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\">Get a free consultation from our partner law firm<\/a><\/li>\n<li>If eligible, find out how a Houston mesothelioma attorney can help you<\/li>\n<li>Work with a lawyer to file a lawsuit and get compensated<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Our partner Houston mesothelioma lawyers have many years of experience and have secured <strong>millions of dollars for other residents<\/strong>. They may be able to help you as well.<\/p>\n<p>Call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> now to learn if you can work with a Houston mesothelioma lawyer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-wrap\"><h2 class=\"faq-wrap-heading\">Houston Mesothelioma Lawyer FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is an asbestos lawyer?<\/h3><div><p>An <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/\">asbestos lawyer<\/a> specializes in securing compensation for those with asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis.<\/p>\n<p>These lawyers help their clients pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages caused by asbestos-related illnesses.<\/p>\n<p>They may file lawsuits against manufacturers of asbestos products, distributors, or other parties responsible for exposing their clients.<\/p>\n<p>A Houston asbestos lawyer can also file claims with asbestos trust funds, which are set up by bankrupt companies to compensate mesothelioma victims and their families.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"2\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Why should I work with Houston mesothelioma lawyers?<\/h3><div><p>Our partner Houston mesothelioma lawyers will do <strong>all of the legal work<\/strong> involved with filing a lawsuit and pursuing compensation on your behalf.<\/p>\n<p>With their help, you may be able to get a significant payout to cover your medical bills and keep your family financially secure \u2014 <strong>with no extra stress.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> now to find top Houston mesothelioma lawyers who may be able to assist you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">How long does a Houston mesothelioma lawsuit take?<\/h3><div><p>While each lawsuit is different, those who\u2019ve worked with our partner lawyers have started to get the first payouts<strong> in 90 days or less.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our Houston mesothelioma lawyers will try to get you the highest amount of financial compensation in the shortest amount of time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"4\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">How do I choose a Houston mesothelioma attorney?<\/h3><div><p>When choosing an attorney to handle your case, make sure they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have years or decades of experience filing asbestos claims<\/li>\n<li>Have secured high financial payouts for past clients<\/li>\n<li>Work on a contingency fee basis (so you won\u2019t pay upfront, out-of-pocket fees)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our partner law firm Simmons Hanly Conroy has Houston mesothelioma attorneys on staff who meet all of these criteria. Since the firm\u2019s founding in 1999, its lawyers have recovered <strong>over $280 million<\/strong> for Texas residents.<\/p>\n<p>Simmons Hanly Conroy\u2019s Houston mesothelioma lawyers may be able to help you too. <a href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">Contact us now to learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"What is an asbestos lawyer?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;An asbestos lawyer specializes in securing compensation for those with asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;These lawyers help their clients pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages caused by asbestos-related illnesses.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;They may file lawsuits against manufacturers of asbestos products, distributors, or other parties responsible for exposing their clients.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;A Houston asbestos lawyer can also file claims with asbestos trust funds, which are set up by bankrupt companies to compensate mesothelioma victims and their families.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"Why should I work with Houston mesothelioma lawyers?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;Our partner Houston mesothelioma lawyers will do &lt;strong&gt;all of the legal work&lt;\/strong&gt; involved with filing a lawsuit and pursuing compensation on your behalf.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;With their help, you may be able to get a significant payout to cover your medical bills and keep your family financially secure \u2014 &lt;strong&gt;with no extra stress.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Call (866) 608-8933 now to find top Houston mesothelioma lawyers who may be able to assist you.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"How long does a Houston mesothelioma lawsuit take?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;While each lawsuit is different, those who\u2019ve worked with our partner lawyers have started to get the first payouts&lt;strong&gt; in 90 days or less.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Our Houston mesothelioma lawyers will try to get you the highest amount of financial compensation in the shortest amount of time.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"How do I choose a Houston mesothelioma attorney?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;When choosing an attorney to handle your case, make sure they:&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;ul&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;Have years or decades of experience filing asbestos claims&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;Have secured high financial payouts for past clients&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;Work on a contingency fee basis (so you won\u2019t pay upfront, out-of-pocket fees)&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;\/ul&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Our partner law firm Simmons Hanly Conroy has Houston mesothelioma attorneys on staff who meet all of these criteria. 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