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MesotheliomaHelpful Information & Resources
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At Baron & Budd, we have represented the rights of people suffering from
mesothelioma and other diseases caused by asbestos for more than 30 years.
As a result, we have learned a lot about mesothelioma, how it is caused and
the companies responsible for the thousands of new cases in this country every
year. The following documents will provide you with information on a variety
of issues that we hope will be helpful to you as you face this disease.
If you would like to learn more about how Baron & Budd might assist you
with a legal claim, call 866-483-8864 or email us at [email protected].
S U P P O R T R E S O U R C E S
What You Need to Know Today About Asbestos
Frequently Asked Questions About Mesothelioma
Letters from Our Clients
Choosing a Mesothelioma Lawyer
Baron & Budd, P.C. Mesothelioma Case Results
What youneed to knowtoday about
asbestosFrequently
AskedQuestions
Say the word “asbestos” and most people think
you are mentioning something from the past – something
that has no relevance to people today. But that perception is
far from accurate. Shockingly, asbestos, a known carcinogen,
is responsible for approximately 10,000 deaths a year in the
United States alone. And due to powerful industry lobbying,
the use of asbestos is still not banned in the United States.
As one of the first law firms to ever successfully win an asbestos
cancer lawsuit, Baron & Budd is proud of the work we have done
to expose the companies responsible for knowingly exposing
innocent people to asbestos. And we are proud that, over and over
again, we have been able to seek and win financial compensation
for our clients, the victims of this terrible tragedy.
In addition to representing people in the courtroom we also
consider it part of our duty to inform and educate the public about
the dangers of asbestos.
We hope that this brochure is helpful and encourage you to call or
email us, day or night, with your questions.
Thank you for your interest in this important environmental issue.
Russell W. Budd
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Why is asbestos a problem today?
During the last century asbestos was widely used in all types of construction.
For example, it was frequently used in drywall compounds, paint texturing,
ceiling texturing, gaskets, sheetrock and other routine construction
materials. During the construction process many workers were exposed to
asbestos as they worked to build homes and other buildings. The common
practice of using asbestos in building materials continued through the
1970s. Since the latency period of asbestos-related cancer is so long, the
problem today is twofold: one, people who worked in construction or in
other contaminated environments decades ago are just now becoming sick;
and two, the buildings originally constructed with materials that contained
asbestos are now often being remodeled, which means that the dangerous
material is once again being released into the air.
Wouldn’t I have known if I was exposed to asbestos on the job?
Many people have been exposed to asbestos without their knowledge. For
example, common construction materials such as sheetrock, “popcorn”
ceiling materials, vinyl f loor tiles, gaskets and other construction materials
contained large amounts of asbestos and were manufactured and installed
for decades without any warning labels or caution given to workers. Asbestos
may not have even been listed as a product ingredient. Also, asbestos often
breaks off and becomes airborne in such small pieces that it is invisible to
the human eye. Yet even those invisible particles can be inhaled and cause
asbestos cancers.
Why is asbestos exposure a health hazard?
The health risks of asbestos occur when these tiny fibers are released
into the air through normal handling of the material and are breathed
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or ingested. The asbestos fibers also can eventually trigger cancers like
mesothelioma and lung cancer.
Is asbestos still being manufactured and used today?
Over 50 countries today have banned the use of asbestos but due to
powerful industry lobbying, the United States is not one of them. Products
containing asbestos are still allowed into the U.S. in the form of some
construction materials and auto parts, to name a few.
Is there any safe level of exposure to asbestos?
The overwhelming worldwide scientific consensus is that there is no safe
level of exposure. Although overall risk rises with increased exposure, even
Over 50 countries
today have banned
the use of asbestos
but due to powerful
industry lobbying,
the United States
is not one of them.
Do not begin any
remodeling of your
home without proper
inspection if you
think there might be
asbestos.
The person in this photo is not a client of Baron & Budd.
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one small exposure has been reported to trigger the type of cancer that is
only caused by asbestos.
Is the asbestos problem overhyped?
The World Health Organization calculated that in 2009 over 90,000 deaths
were directly linked to asbestos exposure worldwide.
If my house was built before 1975 does it contain asbestos? How do
I know for sure?
If your home was built prior to 1975, chances are that it does have
asbestos in it. The good news is that, left undisturbed, the asbestos is
not harmful. A certified asbestos technician is the only person who can
accurately evaluate your home and tell you if you have areas of concern.
See http://www.epa.gov for a list of asbestos technicians.
How do I protect myself if I have asbestos in my home?
If you have asbestos in your home it is important to leave the area containing
asbestos alone. When asbestos is sealed in a wall or covered with paint,
it is not a hazard. The hazard occurs when the construction materials
containing asbestos are broken into and the fibers are released into the air.
Do not begin any remodeling of your home without proper inspection if
you think there might be asbestos.
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I’m concerned that I may have been recently exposed in my rental
apartment or school. What do I do?
If you are concerned that you were exposed to asbestos through an apartment
you rent or a school you attend, you should contact the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) asbestos ombudsman and the asbestos coordinator
through your state’s environmental agency for assistance. The EPA has
jurisdiction over asbestos exposure in schools as well as housing containing
four or more units. You can find their contact information on the EPA’s
website at www.epa.gov/asbestos.
What is my risk of developing cancer if I worked with asbestos
products years ago?
Fortunately, not everyone who works with construction or other products
containing asbestos develops a related disease. The percentage of people
is relatively small. Yet there are many cases where people developed the
disease after just a short-term exposure to products containing asbestos, or
exposure to products brought home via dust on a family member’s clothing.
The EPA has jurisdiction
over asbestos exposure
in schools as well as
housing containing four
or more units. For more
information go to
www.epa.gov/asbestos.
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Are there tests I need to undergo if I am
concerned about asbestos exposure?
Because asbestos exposure can cause both cancer and noncancerous
conditions such as asbestosis and pleural disease, the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends that people with a history
of occupational exposure to asbestos undergo periodic health testing. These tests
generally include a chest X-ray and lung function tests, as well as an evaluation of
the patient’s overall health and his or her history of asbestos exposure.
If you are concerned about exposure to asbestos in the past and believe you
should be tested, please consult with your doctor.
What types of diseases are caused by asbestos exposure?
What are the symptoms?
Asbestos exposure can cause certain forms of cancer, as well as noncancerous
but debilitating lung conditions. Generally symptoms begin as shortness of
breath, pain in the chest or abdomen, fatigue, weight loss and perhaps
build-up of f luid on the wall of the lungs or abdomen.
How long do these diseases take to develop?
Asbestos-related diseases take a long time to develop. In most cases, the
amount of time between a person’s initial exposure to asbestos and the
development of disease–the “latency period”–can range from 15 to 30 years
or even 60 years or more. That is why some people who were exposed to
products containing asbestos decades ago are just now developing diseases
like mesothelioma.
Our law firm devotes
our asbestos practice to
representing people who
have been diagnosed
with asbestos-
related diseases like
mesothelioma.
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I do not know if the products I worked with or around contained
asbestos, but many of my co-workers have developed asbestos-
related diseases. What were some of the types of products that
contained asbestos?
Many products have been shown to contain asbestos. While the number
is too large for a detailed listing here, we’ve listed below some of the
general types of products that are known to have contained asbestos in
years past. For more information about asbestos-containing products, visit
www.mesotheliomanews.com.
• Drywall materials
• Joint compounds
• Plaster
• Certain types of paint
and texture products
• Roofing materials
• Floor tiles and adhesives
• Gaskets
• Pump packings
• Cement pipe
• Pipe covering
• Valve packings
• Valves
• Engines
• Oil derrick drilling mud
• Elevator shaft materials
• Various materials on
Naval and merchant ships
• Various materials on
railroad locomotives
and equipment
• Various home and
commercial construction
materials
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Also, asbestos exposure has placed a variety of trades at certain types of
workplaces at risk for development of asbestos-related diseases. Here is a
partial list of such workplaces:
• Construction sites
• Chemical plants
• Steel mills
• Shipyards
• Manufacturing plants
I have been tested for asbestos-related diseases and fortunately, my
doctor has given me a clean bill of health. But I’m still worried about
developing an asbestos-related disease in the future. Do I have a
legal claim based on my exposure history alone?
Under the law of many states, you can only pursue a personal injury claim
for asbestos exposure if you have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related
disease. In many states, you may have a basis for “medical monitoring” and/
or “fear of cancer” claims.
Our law firm devotes our asbestos practice to representing people who
have been diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma. If
you have not been diagnosed with an asbestos disease but are concerned
about asbestos exposure and your legal rights, we hope that the resources
provided in this pamphlet are helpful to you.
• Smelters
• Paper mills
• Drilling rigs–land-based
and offshore
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How much time do I have to pursue legal help if I am diagnosed with
an asbestos-related disease?
The law provides a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit for an asbestos-
related disease. If you do not bring your case within the time limit–called the
“statute of limitations”–you may be barred from ever seeking compensation
for your injuries. The amount of time you have to file a case will depend on
a number of factors and differs from state to state but it is generally no more
than two years from date of diagnosis. If you ever are diagnosed with an
asbestos-related disease, it is wise to contact an attorney as soon as possible
in order to pursue your claim within the time limits required by law.
Where can I learn more?
You can learn more about asbestos and the diseases it causes by visiting the
following websites:
www.epa.gov/asbestos
The Environmental Protection Agency’s website has a great deal of
information about asbestos exposure, especially in homes and schools.
www.osha.gov
The Occupational Safety and Health Organization (OSHA)’s website
provides comprehensive information about asbestos, including safety
regulations governing asbestos in the workplace.
The law provides a
limited amount of time
to file a lawsuit for
an asbestos-related
disease.
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www.cdc.gov/niosh.topics/asbestos
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health’s website provides
information about occupational exposure to asbestos and disease.
www.cpsc.gov
The Consumer Product Safety Commission contains information about
hazardous consumer products, including products containing asbestos.
www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is a nonprofit
dedicated to giving a voice to asbestos victims, advocating for a ban on
asbestos, supporting medical research, and educating the public and the
medical community about asbestos.
www.ewg.org
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a nonprofit that has compiled
a lot of research about asbestos. You can find this information through the
“chemical index” tab on their website.
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Frequently Asked
Questions
From the law firm of Baron & Budd
Answers to questions you may have if you are seeking legal help.
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If you or a loved one is fighting mesothelioma, you
may be considering legal help to seek compensation for
your cancer. But how should you choose a
lawyer, and what can you expect if you
do pursue a lawsuit? Here, we have provided
some answers to commonly asked questions we hear
from people considering legal help for mesothelioma.
If your questions aren’t answered here, please call us at
866-483-8864. One of our attorneys will be happy
to speak with you and answer your questions.
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We are proud of
our long and successful track
record in achieving
compensation for people with
mesothelioma from the
companies responsible for their
exposure to asbestos.
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How much time do I have to file
a mesothelioma lawsuit?
The law provides a limited amount of time to file a
mesothelioma lawsuit. If you do not file your case within this
time limit—called the “statute of limitations”—you may never
be able to seek compensation for your mesothelioma.
It is critically important to act quickly. Each state is different
but, in general, you have one (1) to three (3) years from the date
of diagnosis to file a lawsuit.
How can I afford to pursue a
mesothelioma lawsuit?
You will have no out-of-pocket costs when you hire Baron &
Budd to represent you. We will handle your case on a contingency
fee basis. This means that you owe no legal fees or expenses
until, if and when, we get compensation for you. If we are not
successful, you pay nothing. If we are successful, we receive our
legal fees as a percentage of compensation we get for you. We
are also reimbursed for court costs and litigation expenses.
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Can I file a mesothelioma lawsuit if I already
filed and won a lawsuit for asbestosis?
The laws of several states allow a person with a second asbestos-
related illness such as mesothelioma to file a lawsuit, even if
you previously had a lawsuit for another asbestos-related
disease. Baron & Budd is proud to have helped protect the
rights of asbestos claimants who have suffered from a second
asbestos-related illness by convincing courts in Texas, Iowa
and Florida to recognize a second lawsuit for asbestos cancer.
Can I file a lawsuit if I don’t know how
I was exposed to asbestos?
Many people with mesothelioma are surprised when their
doctor suggests that their cancer was caused by asbestos. So it is
not unusual if you do not know the timing and source of your
exposure. It is your attorney’s job to review your work history
and the work history of other family members in order to
investigate how you might have been exposed. This is not work
that you have to do alone.
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The sooner you act to
protect your legal rights, the
sooner you might receive
compensation that will help you
with your medical bills and
other financial needs.
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The law provides a limited
amount of time to file a
lawsuit for mesothelioma or
any sort of claim.
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Do I have to travel to file a lawsuit?
No, you do not have to travel. We come to you and make it as
easy as possible to file a lawsuit so that you can put your health
needs first. If your case is filed in a state other than the one
in which you live, then you might have to travel to this state
for trial. You will not have to travel for any other reason.
Do I have to go to trial?
You will never be forced to go to trial. Baron & Budd has an
excellent track record of pushing the defendants (the companies
we sue on your behalf) to settle rather than go through a trial.
However, in a few instances, we do take cases to trial in order to
get the compensation you deserve. The decision to go to trial
or not is made on a case-by-case basis with your unique
situation in mind. You will always be a part of the process.
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What happens if the companies
that caused my exposure to asbestos
are bankrupt?
Your potential for compensation is not lost if the companies
responsible for your exposure to asbestos have filed bankruptcy.
Baron & Budd has been a national leader in making sure that
bankrupt companies, like Halliburton, set up funds to
compensate people with mesothelioma. As a result, we are more
familiar with these funds than other law firms. Our attorneys
will evaluate your case and file claims on your behalf through
the bankruptcy trusts if you are eligible for such compensation.
Do you sue the military?
No. If your exposure occurred during military service we
sue the responsible party – the manufacturers who knowingly
supplied asbestos-containing products to the military.
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The sooner you act to
protect your legal rights, the
sooner you might receive
compensation that will help you
with your medical bills and
other financial needs.
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What kind of money can I expect
from a lawsuit?
Because every case is unique, no attorney can “promise” you
how much compensation you will receive, or even guarantee
that you will receive compensation. After we have fully
investigated your case, we’ll advise you as to what we hope to
be able to achieve. Baron & Budd is proud of our successful
track record and we can promise you that we will fight as hard
as possible to get you the compensation you deserve.
Can I file a lawsuit for a loved one
who has passed?
Yes — most states allow the spouse and family members of a
person who has passed away from mesothelioma to pursue
a case for their loved one. This is called a wrongful death claim.
There is a limit on the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit,
and in some states a probate court must first officially name
the personal representative of the estate of the deceased person.
It is, therefore, important to take action as soon as you can to
make sure your legal rights are protected.
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As one of the oldest and largest
law firms of its kind in the
country, Baron & Budd is a
nationally recognized leader in
asbestos litigation.
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Why should I hire Baron & Budd?
Baron & Budd is an active law firm, meaning that we actually
handle the legal aspects of most of the cases we take on as
opposed to simply marketing for cases and then farming them
out to other firms. This is an important distinction. Also
Baron & Budd has almost 35 years of experience handling
mesothelioma cases and a long track record of success.
As a result, we have the depth of resources to tackle the big
companies that might have exposed you to asbestos.
Baron & Budd, P.C.
Main Office:
3102 Oak Lawn Avenue
Suite 1100
Dallas, TX 75219
1-866-483-8864
Other Offices: Austin | Baton Rouge | New Orleans | Los Angeles
San Diego | New Jersey | New York
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Letters From Our Clients
While we are proud of all that we have accomplished in the
fight against mesothelioma, we are most honored when our
clients call and write to share their gratitude for our help.
For us, nothing is better than hearing, “I couldn’t
have made it without you” from a client.
Dear Mr. Budd,
Hi, I thought I take this time to let you know
how much I appreciate you and your firm for
representing me all of these years.
I was diagnosed with being exposed to
Asbestos, and I can’t thank you and your firm
enough. You all are very thoughtful, you care
about your clients, throughout the years. I
know some people have not survived thanks
be to God, I am still here. You have been a
wonderful part of our lives to us and other
people. We have hope and we know we have
a better future knowing your firm and you
are fighting for us the little man against these
large corporations.
Mr. Budd, you have helped a lot of people and
for that we are grateful. Thank you from the
bottom of my heart to the depth of my soul.
Truly you are a man of high integrity and
I know God has placed you where you are
today to help people. You are a Jewel. Truly
you have touched so many and still going
strong in your continuation to help people.
Prayefully you and your firm will continue to
fight for the little man.
Thank you once again because of you we have
hope and we will continue to go on knowing
you are still fighting for us the little man
against large major corporations.
May God continue to bless and keep you.
May God keep his strong arms of protection
around you.
Dear Baron & Budd Att.
I’ve been trying to write to you for a long time.
I did once. I want to thank you all for what
you have done for Ray and I when he was so
ill. What you did was make it possible to keep
him home, but after he passed on to a better
place, where he did not have to suffer any
more, I thought your help was over, but you
keep sending me money when I seem to need
it the most. God bless you and your friends.
Thank you.
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Dear Baron & Budd,
I want to let you know how much my
family and I appreciate all of you, and your
attorneys for all you have done for me since
my husband’s death in Feb. 15, 1999. He
died from mesothelioma. He worked as an
asbestos worker for many years.
Because of the settlement, I have been
contributing to my grand children’s college
funds.
Keep up the good work all of you. I’m so
grateful that I chose Baron & Budd. May God
bless all of you.
This is just a note of appreciation to say
“thank you” to Baron & Budd for their work in
our hehalf. Norman has had prostate cancer,
followed by the onset of Parkinson’s so the
settlements secured for us by Baron & Budd
have really helped us.
Members of the firm we have worked with
have all been so courteous and friendly. We
do appreciate every thing.
I am the wife of Horace. He was an employee
of Carbide - now Dow Chemical.
We would like to wish all of you at Baron
and Budd a very Merry Christmas and happy
New Year.
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Greetings Baron & Budd,
This is only a few line to say thank you for a
job well done. I appreciate the work you all
have done for me. It is hard to live with being
exposed to asbestos. And several mans have
work with have died in clueing Brother and
Brother in Laws. The older I get the worse my
breathing get. Again I want you all to know I
appreciate the work and accomplished on my
be half. It is very comforting to remember you
all was there helping me.
Dear Baron & Budd, P.C.
Attorneys and Counslors
Thank you so much for pursuing our case for
Roma, it is so much appreciated. My parents
would been so pleased to have knows their
children received benifits, since their both in
heaven.
I just have to says you didn’t give up on us,
the settlement for each of us four kids will
be used wisely and in memory of our parents.
The Lord has provided through this settlement
to help fund our families needs and some
wants. Thanks again!
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Your firm has helped me & my family so very
much. Only eternity will you know.
I am sure you have worked hard on my behalf.
May you be blessed for your good works.
Baron & Budd attorneys,
To whom it may concern;
In checking over some old papers, we realized
how much you people have helped us.
We want to thank you all for the good that
you have done and wish you much success in
your work.
We cannot thank you enough.
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Choosing the Right Mesothelioma Lawyer.
What should you consider when hiring a lawyer for your mesothelioma lawsuit?
Experience
Track Record
A firm’s experience is a strong indicator of a law firm’s success. When a law firm has been around for several years (or, in our case, decades) it shows that the firm has been successful handling lawsuits – otherwise they would not still be in business, since mesothelioma law firms only get paid when they get successful results for their clients.
By working with a law firm that
has been handling cases like yours for a long time, you also tap into that firm’s resources, such as an exhaustive database of information about asbestos products and job sites. Working with an established firm that already has this information at their fingertips means that the firm and its lawyers won’t have to start from zero on your lawsuit, which could make a significant impact on the timing and results of your case.
ASK THE LAWYERS:
• How long have they handled meso-thelioma lawsuits?
• Do they actively litigate cases or do they simply market for cases then send all of them to other firms for legal work?
Understanding a law firm’s track record isn’t as simple as just looking through the verdicts listed on their website. Why? A mesothelioma lawsuit generally has more to it than just verdicts. Settlements, bankruptcies and appeals are also important. Is the firm you are interviewing able to settle with the asbestos companies, or do they always need to go to trial? Is the firm a leader in bankruptcy negotia-tions? Can the firm protect their
verdicts when they move to the appeals phase?
In case you didn’t know: verdicts don’t always “stick.” Asbestos companies have the right to appeal an unfavorable verdict and, in some cases, that verdict can be reduced or thrown out completely so that the mesothelioma patient ends up with nothing. Make sure that when you hire a law firm, the firm has a strong record of settle-ments and winning appeals.
ASK THE LAWYERS:
• What percentage of the law firm’s cases are settled before they go to trial?
• What is the firm’s record of keeping a verdict when it is appealed?
• Was the law firm a leader in setting up national bankruptcy trusts?
Integrity
Size
Have you ever contacted a meso-thelioma or asbestos “resource” website that sent your contact information to a law firm without your knowledge? It may seem hard to believe, but not every website that claims to be a resource for mesothelioma patients is completely honest about who they are. The truth is that many of these “resource” websites are actually law f irms disguising themselves as “non-profit” resources to lure in potential clients. It’s important to be aware of this, and to be careful when
contacting websites that are not clearly noted as law firms or use generic language like “resource centers.” A law firm that operates with integrity, such as Baron and Budd, is transparent online and does not mislead patients about whom they are contacting.
Also be careful when reading about the verdicts listed on websites. In some cases, firms may list verdicts on their website for cases that they did not actually handle. Make sure that the firm you hire actually achieved the verdicts listed on their website.
ASK THE LAWYERS:
• What websites do they operate? (Then check that these are clearly labeled as a law firm.)
• Are the verdicts in their marketing materials and websites ones that they actually handled?
The size of a law firm is also a strong indicator of that’s firm success. Large firms don’t just “pop up” overnight. It takes years to grow into an established firm that employs dozens of attorneys and hundreds of staff members. Since larger law firms have been around longer, these firms, such as Baron and Budd, already have
established reputations among the asbestos companies, while smaller firms tend to be virtually unknown. The asbestos companies you will likely fight in your lawsuit know the estab-lished law firms and therefore are often more likely to negotiate a settle-ment rather than face a jury.
ASK THE LAWYERS:
• How many lawyers work for their firm?
• How many mesothelioma cases have they settled?
• Location of the law firm
• How to pay for your lawsuit
• Eating up all of your time
• Suing the government
• How and when you were exposed to asbestos
Some things you DON’T need to be concerned about when considering which
mesothelioma lawyer is right for you:
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The information listed below represents just some of the cases Baron & Budd attorneys have handled on
behalf on mesothelioma victims and their families. It is important to note that Baron & Budd attorneys
served as lead counsel for all of these cases, which means that they did not refer out the work to other law
firms. Since some mesothelioma law firms refer out all of their cases it is important to for you to ask any
law firm you are considering if they are a referral-only firm or if they practice law with lawyers on staff.
Baron&Budd,P.C.Mesothelioma Case Results
Specific Results Depend on the Facts of Each Case.
Past Performance Is No Guarantee of Future Success.
$10,747,491.65 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses for a gentleman who developed
malignant mesothelioma as a result of his exposure to joint compound as a construction worker in
California. This case went to trial and resulted in a significant verdict in favor of the gentleman, his wife
and children that was listed by a national legal publication as one of the top verdicts in the U.S. that
year. The case subsequently settled.
$6,484,234.86 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for the widow of a California
resident who died at the age of 50 after developing asbestos-related mesothelioma. He was exposed
to asbestos while serving in the Navy aboard nuclear submarines during the 1960s. This case went to
trial against the manufacturer of an asbestos-containing pipe covering product. The jury awarded a
significant verdict, which was affirmed on appeal.
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$5,277,369.29 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for the family of a woman who was
diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 68. She was exposed to asbestos in construction materials
while working in her family’s California home remodeling business. The case went to trial against the
manufacturer of an asbestos-containing joint compound. The jury awarded significant damages, which
were affirmed on appeal.
$4,713,571.92 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for an ironworker who worked
at a number of West Texas industrial sites throughout his career, and who was diagnosed with
mesothelioma at the age of 79.
$3,978,982.78 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for the widow of a gentleman who
developed mesothelioma as a result of his exposure to asbestos while working as an engineer at a power
plant. This case went to trial in Brownsville, Texas and resulted in a significant jury verdict, which was
affirmed on appeal.
$3,705,957.58 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for the family of a pipefitter
who worked in Texas chemical plants and refineries, where he was exposed to a variety of asbestos-
containing products. He died at the age of 80 from complications related to his pleural mesothelioma.
$3,667,988.06 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for an aircraft mechanic with
worked at Texas airports, where he was exposed to asbestos. The case went to trial against the
manufacturer of an asbestos-containing pipe covering product, with the jury awarding a significant
verdict. The case subsequently settled.
$3,662,333.90 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a Texas resident who developed
mesothelioma at the age of 70. Our client began his working career in the construction industry in the
1940s as a latherer/plasterer, and eventually formed his own construction company. He was exposed
to asbestos-containing products throughout his career. The case went to trial, with the jury awarding a
significant verdict against the manufacturer of an asbestos-containing joint compound product to which
our client was exposed.
$3,591,824.96 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for the family of an Iowa
gentleman who was diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 56. He was exposed to asbestos at
various construction sites where he worked as a sheet rocker, roofer and laborer.
$3,580,617.89 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for the family of a former
custodian who developed mesothelioma as a result of his exposure to asbestos-containing products
during the construction and remodeling of three Texas school buildings. At times, he would personally
use asbestos-containing joint compound products to make repairs at the schools. He died of
mesothelioma at the age of 60.
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$3,447,461.24 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for the family of a gentleman
with mesothelioma who was exposed to asbestos while working as a mechanical contractor at a
variety of industrial sites in a number of states over the course of his career. He was diagnosed with
mesothelioma at the age of 71.
$3,054,319.25 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a Louisiana welder and his
family. He was diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 51. In addition to his asbestos exposure at
various shipyards and industrial sites, he was exposed to asbestos brought into the home when he was a
child because he lived with a sheet metal worker and a welder.
$2,885,779.82 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for the family of a Texas man
diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 49 who was exposed to asbestos while working as a
machinist and a welder.
$2,828,851.92 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a gentleman diagnosed
with mesothelioma at the age of 62. He was exposed to asbestos while working as a young man in
commercial and residential construction in Texas.
$2,743,242.23 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for Texas man who spent his career
in Texas oil refineries and chemical plants, working as a carpenter, insulator, painter and brickmason.
Because of his occupational asbestos exposure, he was diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 75.
$2,730,032.65 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a woman and her family. This
woman, 63 years of age at the time of her diagnosis, suffered what is commonly called “household
exposure” to asbestos. She was exposed to asbestos fibers brought home from work on the clothing of
her father, a foreman in Illinois steel mills. Later, she was also exposed to asbestos brought home on
her husband’s clothes from his work in construction sites in Iowa and steel mills in Illinois.
$2,590,164.33 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a Louisiana man and his family.
He was 74 years of age when he was diagnosed with mesothelioma, caused by his exposure to asbestos
as a laborer and millwright at a paper mill. The case was tried to a jury, which awarded a substantial
verdict; and the judgment was affirmed on appeal.
$2,519,175.05 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a 62-year-old California man
with mesothelioma who was exposed to asbestos while working in carpentry and construction.
$2,484,790.77 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for the widow of a Texas man
diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 74. He was exposed to asbestos during his career laying
water and sewer lines.
$2,472,637.32 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for the widow of a man who
died of mesothelioma at the age of 58. He was exposed to asbestos as a salesman going in and out of
construction sites in Pennsylvania. He was also exposed to asbestos as a child through his father’s work
clothing in the family home. This type of exposure is commonly called “household exposure.”
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$2,483,106.61 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a 46-year-old man with
mesothelioma who was exposed to asbestos while working as a drywall, roofer and carpenter in
commercial and residential construction sites in California. He was also exposed to asbestos through
his Naval service.
$2,460,152.42 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for the family of a 57-year-old man
with mesothelioma. He was exposed to asbestos through his work as an painter, insulator and boiler
operator at construction sites and chemical plants in Texas and Massachusetts.
$2,409,395.75 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a Navy veteran diagnosed
with mesothelioma at the age of 63. In addition to his military exposure to asbestos, he was exposed to
asbestos while working as a machinist and operator at a Texas oil refinery.
$2,307,099.84 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a Kentucky woman and her
family. This woman experienced “household exposure” when her father and husband brought home
asbestos on their clothes. She was also exposed to asbestos through her own work in a variety of
industrial settings, and she was diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 55.
$2,302,663.60 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a gentleman with
mesothelioma who was exposed to asbestos while serving in the engine rooms of Navy ships in the late
1950s and early 1960s.
$2,301,117.44 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for the family of a man who
worked as a millwright at numerous industrial sites throughout his career and who was diagnosed with
mesothelioma at the age of 40.
$2,284,526.52 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a Louisiana man and his
family. This gentleman was exposed to asbestos as an industrial x-ray technician. As a result of his
exposure, he was diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 58.
$2,217,676.63 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for the family of a Iowa man who
was occupationally exposed to asbestos while working in a variety of trades. He was also exposed to
asbestos when his father brought the fibers home on his clothes—which is sometimes called “household
exposure.” He was 70 years of age when he was diagnosed with mesothelioma.
$2,215,983.76 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a gentleman diagnosed with
mesothelioma at the age of 61. He served as a boiler tender aboard Navy ships and later worked as an
auto mechanic in Kentucky and as a carpenter’s helper at new and remodeled construction sites in
Massachusetts and Kentucky.
$2,192,101.98 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, who developed mesothelioma at
the age of 74 as result of his exposure to asbestos while working at a petrochemical plant in the 1960s
and 1970s.
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$2,159,973.51 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a 39-year-old woman diagnosed
with mesothelioma who was exposed to asbestos through her construction worker-father’s work clothes.
$2,136,975.32 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a career electrician/
journeyman who was diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 58.
$2,134,578.70 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a construction worker and his
family. He was 80 years of age when he was diagnosed with mesothelioma, caused by his exposure to
asbestos at a great number of California construction sites. The case went to trial and settled shortly
before the jury was expected to reach a verdict.
$2,097,544.06 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a gentleman who developed
mesothelioma as a result of his exposure to asbestos while working as a carpenter at a munitions plant.
$2,049,694.83 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a woman diagnosed with
mesothelioma at the age of 67. She came into contact with asbestos by handling her construction
contractor husband’s work clothing.
$2,031,393.93 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a 72-year-old woman diagnosed
with mesothelioma. She was exposed to asbestos in the family home both as a child and an adult
through her father’s and husband’s work clothing.
$2,022,109.01 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a former roughneck and his
family. This gentleman was diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 68. He was exposed to asbestos
as a roughneck, pipefitter and laborer in chemical plants and oil fields in Louisiana and Texas.
$2,019,352.53 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for an 85-year-old gentleman with
mesothelioma who was exposed to asbestos during his career as a construction worker.
$2,008,060.96 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a gentleman diagnosed
with mesothelioma at the age of 59 who was exposed to asbestos while working as a tradesman at an
aluminum plant.
$2,001,747.10 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a former welder and pipefitter
who was diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 51. He was exposed to asbestos while working
for a number of Louisiana contractors. His case was successfully tried to a jury, and the judgment was
affirmed on appeal.
$1,992,112.97 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a gentleman who had once
worked as a custodian at an oil refinery where he was exposed to asbestos. He was diagnosed with
mesothelioma at the age of 70.
$1,977,748.79 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, who was exposed to asbestos as a
construction worker and was diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 61.
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$1,966,069.26 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a gentleman with
mesothelioma who worked as a machinist in the 1950s - 1970s.
$1,953,321.41 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a 62-year-old former engineer
diagnosed with mesothelioma.
$1,908,130.68 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a woman who developed
asbestos-related mesothelioma as a result of her exposure as a child to her father’s work clothing.
$1,901,181.63 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a 60-year-old gentleman with
mesothelioma who was exposed to asbestos while working as a boiler repairman and carpenter.
$1,860,486.99 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a gentleman exposed to
asbestos as a foreman at a lead smelter who developed mesothelioma at the age of 72.
$1,857,552.65 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a career construction worker
who developed mesothelioma at the age of 70. He was exposed to asbestos while working on various
industrial and commercial construction projects.
$1,842,853.00 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for the family of a woman who
died at the age of 44 from mesothelioma. She was exposed to asbestos as a child through her father’s
work clothes in the family home.
$1,842,333.46 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a woman diagnosed with
mesothelioma at the age of 77 who was exposed to asbestos in the home while laundering her
husband’s work clothes.
$1,768,573.34 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a gentleman diagnosed with
mesothelioma at the age of 61, who was exposed to asbestos while working as a roofer, carpenter and
drywaller at residential and construction sites.
$1,765,467.23 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for the family of a steelworker who
died of asbestos-related mesothelioma at the age of 49. At trial, the jury awarded a significant sum after
finding the manufacturer of an asbestos-containing refractories product responsible for the gentleman’s
exposure to asbestos.
$1,764,579.41 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, who developed mesothelioma as a
result of his exposure to asbestos during his career as a pipefitter and plumber.
$1,749,484.17 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for an 80-year-old gentleman
exposed to asbestos as a career plumber.
$1,737,721.39 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a housewife who developed
mesothelioma resulting from her exposure to asbestos while laundering the work clothes of her
husband, a construction worker.
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$1,702,438.33 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a gentleman with
mesothelioma who had worked as a career machinist.
$1,695,136.06 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a woman who developed
mesothelioma at the age of 65. She was exposed to asbestos through her father, a shipyard worker, and
through her husband, an oil refinery worker.
$1,694,558.19 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a gentleman with
mesothelioma who was exposed to asbestos while working as a tradesman a number of industrial
facilities throughout his career.
$1,671,941.40 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a 77-year-old man with
mesothelioma who was exposed to asbestos during his career as an electrician.
$1,659,380.46 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a retired insulator who worked
at a shipyard and who was diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 72.
$1,654,438.77 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a 58-year-old man exposed to
asbestos while working at a paper mill.
$1,630,294.32 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a 74-year-old gentleman with
mesothelioma who was exposed to asbestos as a boiler operator in the Navy and later, while working in
schools and hospitals.
$1,601,519.98 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a gentleman with
mesothelioma exposed to asbestos while working as a journeyman electrician.
$1,544,459.49 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a man who was exposed to
asbestos as a power plant operator and who developed mesothelioma at the age of 65.
$1,542,074.48 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a 75-year-old man with
mesothelioma who had worked as a rigger at an oil refinery.
$1,505,354.44 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, who was exposed to asbestos-
containing refractory products while working as a construction engineer for a steel plant and who
developed mesothelioma as a result.
$1,500,041.16 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for the widow of a career insulator
who worked at a chemical plant and who died of mesothelioma at the age of 77.
$1,484,491.59 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a 74 year old gentleman with
mesothelioma who was exposed to asbestos as an oil refinery worker.
$1,421,789.54 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a 78-year-old gentleman with
mesothelioma who was exposed to asbestos while working in the construction and maintenance of
several power plants.
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$1,356,419.21 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a 75-year-old man exposed to
asbestos during his career as a power plant operator.
$1,347,644.29 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for an 82-year-old gentleman with
mesothelioma who was exposed to asbestos as a ship engineer for an oil company and while serving in
the Navy.
$1,320,919.72 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a 74-year-old gentleman
diagnosed with mesothelioma who worked as a furnace installer and repairman.
$1,293,632.42 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a career brick mason who was
exposed to asbestos at several industrial and commercial job sites and who developed mesothelioma as
a result.
$1,280,057.82 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a 67-year-old gentleman who
was exposed to asbestos as a journeyman electrician.
$1,275,292.91 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a gentleman diagnosed
with mesothelioma who was exposed to asbestos while working as a laborer and brick mason at an
aluminum plant.
$1,252,698.18 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a 55-year-old man with
mesothelioma who was exposed to asbestos while serving in the Navy.
$1,243,088.96 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a career ironworker who was
exposed to asbestos during the course of his career and who was diagnosed with mesothelioma at the
age of 68.
$1,266,869.50 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a career pipefitter who was
exposed to asbestos at several industrial facilities and who developed mesothelioma as a result.
$1,263,780.89 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for a gentleman with
mesothelioma who was exposed to asbestos while working as an equipment mechanic at a steel mill.
$1,198,454.51 Received by Client after Attorney’s Fees and Expenses, for the family of an ironworker
who developed mesothelioma as a result of his exposure to asbestos while working at an oil refinery as
well and industrial sites. The jury awarded a significant verdict against the oil company where he once
worked.
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