Abilene Toxic Exposure and Dangerous Industry Injury Advocacy

For decades, the men and women who clocked into the Abilene Generating Station, maintained aircraft at Dyess Air Force Base, or worked the yards of the Texas and Pacific Railway did more than just provide for their families; they powered the heart of West Texas. You showed up to work in the heat of Taylor County summers, handled the insulation, serviced the engines, and breathed the dust without a second thought because you were told it was just part of the job. But as the years passed, that dust stayed in your lungs, those chemicals rewritten your blood, and the corporations that profited from your labor in Abilene knew it was happening long before they ever thought to warn you.

We are Attorney 911, and we have spent over 27 years holding these massive corporations accountable for the devastating toll their negligence takes on Texas workers. Lead attorney Ralph Manginello brings federal court experience and a history of litigating against the world’s largest energy companies—including his work on the BP Texas City Refinery explosion litigation, a case involving $2.1 billion in total outcomes. Alongside him is Lupe Peña, a former insurance defense insider who used to see exactly how corporate legal teams and insurers worked to undervalue toxic exposure claims from the inside. Today, we use that insider playbook to fight for you.

If you are suffering from a diagnosis like mesothelioma, acute myeloid leukemia (AML), or severe respiratory disease, or if you were catastrophically injured on a job site in Abilene, you are likely facing the biggest fight of your life. Whether your exposure happened at a local Abilene manufacturing facility or while working the oilfields in the Permian Basin, we are here to ensure you aren’t fighting alone.

Call us at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation. Hablamos Español. Our team, led by Lupe Peña, ensures that every worker in Abilene has a voice, regardless of their background or immigration status.

The Science of Discovery: Why You Are Only Getting Sick Now

One of the most difficult aspects of toxic exposure in Abilene is that the damage often happens in silence. You don’t feel the asbestos fibers lodging in your lungs during a shift at a Taylor County construction site. You don’t feel the benzene molecules altering your bone marrow at an area refinery. The biological damage is microscopic, but it is permanent.

The Mechanism of Mesothelioma and Asbestos Damage

Asbestos is a group of six naturally occurring silicate minerals that were prized for their heat resistance and used extensively throughout Abilene’s industrial and military infrastructure. At the cellular level, the problem lies in the physical structure of the fibers themselves. When materials like Kaylo insulation or Transite pipe are cut or sanded, they release microscopic fibers—some as small as 0.1 micrometers.

Once inhaled, these fibers travel deep into the alveolar regions of the lungs. Because they are biopersistent, your body’s immune system cannot break them down. Your macrophages—the white blood cells tasked with engulfing and destroying foreign invaders—attempt a process known as “frustrated phagocytosis.” Because the fibers are often longer than the macrophage itself, the cell dies trying to consume it, releasing an oxidative burst of inflammatory cytokines, including TNF-alpha and interleukin-1-beta (IL-1β).

This chronic inflammatory state lasts for decades. In Abilene workers exposed in the 1970s and 1980s, this inflammation eventually causes DNA damage, specifically triggering mutations in tumor suppressor genes like BAP1 and p16. Over a latency period of 20 to 50 years, these damaged cells undergo malignant transformation into mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer of the pleural or peritoneal lining.

As Ralph Manginello explains in our discussion on million-dollar case criteria on the Attorney 911 YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d690a218), the severity of these biological mechanisms is why toxic exposure cases are valued so highly. The damage isn’t just physical; it is a fundamental betrayal of your biology.

Benzene and the Bone Marrow: Rewriting Your Blood

Benzene is a fundamental industrial chemical found in gasoline and many solvents used in Abilene’s mechanical and refining sectors. Unlike asbestos, which causes physical scarring, benzene is a chemical poison that requires metabolic activation.

When you breathe benzene vapors, your liver uses the enzyme CYP2E1 to convert the chemical into benzene oxide. This further metabolizes into trans,trans-muconaldehyde and hydroquinone. These reactive metabolites are transported to your bone marrow, where they attack the hematopoietic stem cells—the master cells that create your red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

This process causes chromosomal translocations, specifically t(8;21) or inv(16), which are pathognomonic markers of benzene-induced Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). By the time you notice symptoms like unusual fatigue, frequent infections, or easy bruising in Abilene, the damage to your blood-forming system has been progressing for years.

The National Cancer Institute provides detailed fact sheets on how benzene exposure significantly increases the risk of leukemia. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/substances/benzene

Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure in Abilene

Abilene has a rich industrial and military history, but that history is clouded by the pervasive use of asbestos-containing materials. From the boiler rooms of local schools to the hangars at Dyess Air Force Base, workers were routinely put in harm’s way without respiratory protection.

Known Exposure Sites in Taylor County

Asbestos was once considered a “miracle mineral” because it didn’t burn. This led to its installation in virtually every high-heat environment in Abilene.

• Dyess Air Force Base: A primary source of exposure for veterans and civilian contractors. Asbestos was used in aircraft brakes, engine heat shields, and insulation within the base’s older housing and administrative buildings.
• Abilene Power Stations: Generating facilities historically used massive amounts of asbestos block insulation, known as UNIBESTOS, to wrap steam lines and turbines.
• Commercial Construction: Thousands of buildings in Abilene built before 1980 contain asbestos in floor tiles, ceiling tiles, and joint compound (often called “mud”). When these buildings are renovated or demolished today, workers are at risk.
• Railroad Railyards: The Texas and Pacific Railway (T&P) yards in Abilene historically utilized asbestos in locomotive brake shoes and steam pipe lagging.

If you worked as an insulator, pipefitter, boilermaker, or electrician at any of these sites, your risk of a mesothelioma diagnosis is significantly higher than the general population. Mesothelioma average settlements typically range from $1 million to $1.4 million, with verdicts reaching as high as $250 million in landmark cases like Whittington v. U.S. Steel.

Attorney Ralph Manginello discusses the complexity of these high-value cases in our podcast episode on million-dollar settlements: https://share.transistor.fm/s/d690a218. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, and every case is unique, but the scale of these awards reflects the immense suffering these diseases cause.

The Dual Pathway to Compensation: Trust Funds and Litigation

One of the most important things Abilene mesothelioma patients need to understand is that there are two separate ways to get paid. You do not have to pick one; we often pursue both simultaneously.

1. Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Funds: When companies like Johns-Manville, Owens Corning, and W.R. Grace realized their liability would bankrupt them, they were forced by courts to set aside billions of dollars into trusts. There are currently over 60 active trusts with approximately $30 billion in assets. These funds pay out based on established “payment percentages” to ensure money remains for future victims. For example, the Manville Trust currently pays approximately 5.1% of approved claim values.
2. Civil Litigation: If the company that manufactured the product you used is still in business (solvent), we can sue them directly in court. This often leads to much higher compensation because juries can award full damages, including significant amounts for pain and suffering.

We have seen how other firms might only file the easy trust fund claims and leave the litigation money on the table. At Attorney 911, we identify every product, every manufacturer, and every job site in Abilene to maximize your total recovery.

Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a complete evaluation of which trust funds you qualify for. It is your right to know where the money is.

Military Toxic Exposure: The PACT Act and Dyess Air Force Base

For those who served at Dyess Air Force Base or returned to Abilene after deployments overseas, the PACT Act of 2022 has revolutionized your legal rights. For years, the Department of Veterans Affairs denied that the smoke from open-air burn pits or the chemicals in base drinking water were causing the cancers and respiratory failures we saw in our heroes. That changed with the passage of the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act.

Burn Pit Exposure and Constrictive Bronchiolitis

Veterans in Abilene who served in Iraq, Afghanistan, or other parts of Southwest Asia were often stationed downwind of massive burn pits. These pits incinerated everything from plastic and electronics to medical waste and jet fuel. The resulting smoke contained dioxins—the same toxic component found in Agent Orange—and heavy metals like lead and chromium.

This exposure causes a rare small-airways disease called constrictive bronchiolitis. This condition is notoriously difficult to diagnose because standard pulmonary function tests often come back near normal. It results in permanent lung scarring, leaving veterans with profound exertional dyspnea (shortness of breath).

The PACT Act now lists 23 presumptive conditions, including:

• Lung cancer and other respiratory cancers
• Pancreatic cancer
• Chronic bronchitis
• Asthma diagnosed after service
• Emphysema

The Department of Veterans Affairs provides a comprehensive list of these presumptive conditions and how to file for benefits: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/

PFAS Contamination and “Forever Chemicals”

At Dyess Air Force Base and airports near Abilene, Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) was used for decades during firefighting training. This foam contains PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), which are known as “forever chemicals” because the carbon-fluorine bond is virtually unbreakable in nature.

PFAS bioaccumulates in the human body, specifically targeting the liver and kidneys. Exposure is linked to:

• Kidney cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma)
• Testicular cancer
• Ulcerative colitis
• Thyroid disease

If you were a firefighter at Dyess or lived in a community where PFAS has entered the groundwater, you may have a claim against the chemical manufacturers like 3M and DuPont. These companies knew as early as the 1970s that these chemicals were building up in human blood, yet they continued to market them as safe.

Ralph Manginello discusses the impact of these emerging mass torts and the timelines for settlements in Episode 44 of our podcast: https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c8431e6. Don’t let the government or chemical companies ignore the damage they’ve done to your family.

Dangerous Industries in Abilene: Beyond Workers’ Comp

Abilene is a hub for construction, agricultural mechanics, and the wind energy sector, which involves a massive amount of heavy transportation and crane activity. When you are injured on a job site in Abilene, your employer or their insurance carrier will almost certainly tell you that workers’ compensation is your “exclusive remedy.”

In many cases, they are lying.

The Problem with Workers’ Comp

Workers’ compensation is designed to protect the employer from lawsuits. It pays for your medical bills and a portion of your lost wages, but it pays ZERO for your pain and suffering, your mental anguish, or your physical impairment. For a worker in Abilene who has lost a limb in a machinery accident or suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a fall, workers’ comp is nowhere near enough to support a family.

Identifying Third-Party Liability in Taylor County

At Attorney 911, we look for the “Third-Party Claim.” This is a lawsuit against someone other than your employer who contributed to your injury. In Abilene construction and industrial settings, this often includes:

• General Contractors: Who failed to enforce safety protocols on a multi-employer site.
• Equipment Manufacturers: If a defective crane, hoist, or power tool failed.
• Property Owners: If a hidden hazard on the land caused your accident.
• Subcontractors: If another company’s worker caused the incident.

A third-party claim has no damage caps, allowing you to recover the full value of your life’s changes. Lupe Peña’s background in insurance defense means she knows exactly how these contractors and their insurers try to shift blame onto the worker. We don’t let them.

Our YouTube guide to construction accidents explains these third-party rights in more detail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqYeRjbR9PI. This is how you bypass the “exclusive remedy” and get the real help your family needs.

Onshore Oilfield Injuries: The West Texas Edge

Abilene sits on the edge of some of the most productive oil and gas territory in the world. Many Abilene residents commute to the Permian Basin or work in local oilfield service yards. The fatality rate in the Texas oilfield remains one of the highest in the country, driven by high-pressure environments and corporate cutting of corners.

The Silica Crisis in Fracking

If you work on a frac spread, you are handling thousands of pounds of “proppant” sand. This sand is nearly pure crystalline silica. When it is dumped into sand movers, it creates a cloud of respirable dust.

Inhaling this dust causes silicosis—a progressive scarring of the lung tissue that feels like being slowly suffocated. We are seeing an epidemic of “accelerated silicosis” in younger oilfield workers who were never provided with HEPA-filtered respirators or adequate dust suppression equipment.

OSHA released a special hazard alert regarding crystalline silica exposure during hydraulic fracturing: https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/OSHA3768.pdf

H2S Gas and Blowout Risks

Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) is a deadly byproduct of drilling in many West Texas formations. At low levels, it smells like rotten eggs, but at 100 ppm, it causes “olfactory fatigue,” meaning you can no longer smell the danger. At 1,000 ppm, it causes immediate respiratory paralysis and death.

If a site in the Permian Basin lacked proper H2S monitors or if their blowout preventer (BOP) failed due to poor maintenance, that is negligence. We hold operators accountable when they prioritize speed over the lives of their roughnecks.

Ralph Manginello’s experience includes answering the “911” for workers involved in major industrial releases, a topic he discusses in our EMS interview episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/a568d75f. We know the physics of these sites and the laws that govern them.

The Enemy Exposure: How Corporations Hide the Truth

You deserve to be angry. The history of toxic exposure in America is defined by documented corporate conspiracy.

In 1935, the president of Raybestos-Manhattan, Sumner Simpson, wrote a letter to the vice president of Johns-Manville about the emerging medical research showing that asbestos killed. The response was chilling: “I think the less said about asbestos, the better off we are.” They chose those words while their products were being shipped to shipyards and power plants like those in Abilene.

The “Monsanto Papers” revealed a similar pattern with Roundup and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Internal emails showed the company ghostwrote scientific studies to make glyphosate look safe while working through back-channels to suppress the World Health Organization’s IARC finding that the chemical is a “probable human carcinogen.”

These companies have teams of lawyers whose entire job is to minimize your suffering. They will try to blame your lifestyle, citing your smoking history or your age. They will try to bury you in paperwork or wait you out, knowing that a mesothelioma patient doesn’t have years to sit in a courtroom.

Our “Pitt Bull” approach is designed to counter these tactics. Stephanie H. noted in her Google review: “I was trying to reach out to so many firms with no luck… she immediately reassured me and took me seriously with no hesitation at all and she just really made me feel like I mattered throughout the entire process.”

We don’t settle for the first lowball offer. We use the evidence of corporate concealment to push for maximum value, including punitive damages designed to punish the companies that thought you were expendable.

Evidence Preservation: The Clock is Running in Taylor County

In a Taylor County toxic exposure case, the evidence doesn’t disappear in an instant like a car wreck; it is destroyed systematically over time.

Why You Must Act Now

1. Witness Mortality: The coworkers who saw the dust in the air or the lack of masks are often in their 70s or 80s. When they pass away, their testimony—which is critical for identifying the products used at an Abilene job site—goes with them.
2. Corporate Retention Schedules: OSHA only requires companies to keep certain injury records for five years. If you wait 20 years to file a claim, the paper trail of safety violations may already be shredded.
3. Trust Fund Erosion: As more people file claims against the asbestos trust funds, some trusts have been forced to lower their payment percentages to preserve money. Filing now “locks in” your position in the queue.
4. The Discovery Rule: In Texas, you generally have two years from the date you discovered your injury was caused by exposure to file a lawsuit. If you wait too long after a doctor tells you the cause, you could be barred from recovery forever.

Attorney Ralph Manginello explains the importance of using your resources, even your cellphone, to document evidence in this podcast episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/a42daf06. We move immediately to issue spoliation demands to employers and manufacturers to stop the destruction of records.

Compensation: What is Your Abilene Case Worth?

We are often asked what a “typical” settlement looks like. In toxic torts, there is no such thing as typical because every worker’s life is of infinite value. However, the data from public records and our own experience in Texas litigation provides a framework:

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is unique. Results-vary disclaimer applies.

These figures represent the reality of what it takes to replace a lifetime of income, pay for $500,000 in cancer treatments, and compensate a family for the loss of a father, mother, or child. Ralph Manginello’s federal court admission and work on the $2.1 billion BP Texas City case demonstrate our firm’s ability to handle these high-stakes numbers.

Treating and Supporting Victims in the Abilene Region

While we handle the legal fight, your priority must be your health. Abilene serves as a medical anchor for West Texas, and we encourage our clients to seek the best possible care to document their condition properly.

Top Medical Resources

• Hendrick Health System (Abilene): Offers comprehensive oncology services through the Hendrick Cancer Center. They participate in clinical trials and provide specialized thoracic care.
• MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston): Located approximately 267 miles from Abilene, MD Anderson is the #1 cancer center in the world. They have the most advanced mesothelioma and leukemia programs on earth. We frequently help our clients coordinate care with world-renowned specialists in Houston.
• Abilene VA Clinic: For veterans in Taylor County, this is your starting point for a PACT Act Toxic Exposure Screening. We recommend all our veteran clients schedule this screening immediately.
• Texas Oncology – Abilene: Part of a statewide network that provides specialized chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments closer to home for those who cannot travel.

The National Cancer Institute provides a directory of NCI-designated centers for those seeking second opinions from the nation’s top researchers: https://www.cancer.gov/research/infrastructure/cancer-centers

Why Attorney 911 is the Right Choice for Abilene

When you search for a “mesothelioma lawyer” or “toxic exposure attorney,” you will find dozens of national firms with flashy websites. Many of these firms are “settlement mills”—they sign up thousands of clients, never file a lawsuit, and settle for whatever the trust fund offers because they are afraid of a courtroom.

We are different.

• Local Roots, National Reach: Ralph grew up in Houston and has spent his life in Texas courts. We aren’t a national firm mailing you a packet; we are your neighbors in Abilene and the surrounding Taylor County.
• The Former Defense Insider: Lupe Peña knows the strategies the insurance companies use to stall your case. She anticipates their moves because she once sat in their strategy meetings.
• Direct Access: As Jamin M. shared in his review: “Mr. Manginello guided me through the whole process… He was tenacious, accessible, and determined throughout the 19 months of my case.” You will have our direct contact information.
• No Fee Unless We Win: We take on all the financial risk. We pay for the $50,000 expert witnesses, the pathology reviews, and the filing fees. If we don’t get you a settlement or verdict, you owe us nothing.

Join the 270+ clients who have rated Attorney 911 4.9 out of 5 stars on Google. We treat you like family because we know what happens when a family member is taken too soon by corporate greed.

FAQ: Your Questions Answered in Abilene

Can I file a mesothelioma claim in Abilene if my exposure was decades ago?

Yes. Mesothelioma has a latency period of 20 to 50 years. Texas law recognizes the “Discovery Rule,” which means the statute of limitations generally begins when you were diagnosed or should have known your illness was related to asbestos—not when you were first exposed.

If my employer in Abilene went bankrupt, is my case over?

No. Many companies that operated in Abilene, such as those in manufacturing and refining, filed for bankruptcy specifically to create “Asbestos Personal Injury Trusts.” Even if the building is gone and the name is different, the money held in these trusts remains available to compensate you.

What if I don’t know exactly which product made me sick?

That is where our industrial hygiene experts come in. We maintain databases of the specific types of insulation, gaskets, and chemicals used at sites like Dyess AFB and the local railyards. We provide the forensic evidence needed to link your diagnosis to a specific manufacturer.

Will filing a lawsuit against my employer affect my Social Security or VA benefits?

Generally, no. Civil litigation is a separate legal pathway. In fact, pursuing a legal claim can often provide the additional financial support that standard disability or VA payments do not cover, such as specialized private medical care.

Does my immigration status matter in Abilene?

Absolutely not. Under the law, every worker in Abilene has the right to a safe workplace and the right to compensation for injuries caused by negligence. Lupe Peña ensures that our Hispanic community in West Texas is protected without fear. Hablamos español.

How do I start the process?

It starts with one phone call to 1-888-ATTY-911. We will listen to your story, review your medical diagnosis, and begin the process of work history reconstruction immediately. There is no cost and no obligation for this evaluation.

Your Fight Starts With One Call: 1-888-ATTY-911

The corporations that exposed you in Abilene have armies of lawyers and billions of dollars in their defense funds. They are counting on you being too tired, too sick, or too overwhelmed to fight back. They are counting on you accepting a “standard” offer that doesn’t even cover your medical bills.

Don’t let them win.

Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña are ready to be the “Pitt Bulls” in your corner. We have the technical knowledge to explain your disease, the regulatory experience to prove the law was broken, and the trial history to make the defendants afraid to face a Taylor County jury.

Whether you were a career oilman, a dedicated veteran, or a hardworking tradesman, you have earned the right to justice. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 today for a free consultation. There is a deadline on your rights—don’t let it pass without a fight.

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This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical or legal advice. Every case is unique. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes in your case. Results-vary disclaimer applies to all referenced verdicts.

Final Action Checklist for Abilene Workers:

• Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free case evaluation and trust fund screening.
• Gather employment history: Think of every site in Abilene where you worked.
• Secure medical releases: Allow us to have our oncology team review your pathology.
• Identify coworkers: Make a list of who worked alongside you during your exposure years.
• Schedule your VA screening: If you are a veteran at Dyess AFB, use your PACT Act rights now.

The money IS running out, and the evidence IS disappearing. We answer the 911 for your legal emergency. Call now.

Referenced Legal and Scientific Sources for E-E-A-T:

• International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Monograph 100C (Asbestos): https://publications.iarc.who.int/Book-And-Report-Series/Iarc-Monographs-On-The-Identification-Of-Carcinogenic-Hazards-To-Humans/Arsenic-Metals-Fibres-And-Dusts-2012
• OSHA Asbestos Standard for General Industry (29 CFR 1910.1001): https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1001
• ATSDR Toxicological Profile for Benzene: https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp3.pdf
• EPA PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (2024 Final Rule): https://www.epa.gov/sdwa/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas
• Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 (Pub. L. 117-168): https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3373
• NIOSH Workplace Safety & Health Topics – Silicosis: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/silica/about/
• Jones Act (46 U.S.C. § 30104): https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title46/subtitle3/chapter301&edition=prelim
• Federal Black Lung Benefits Act Information: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/owcp/dcmwc
• Chemical Safety Board (CSB) BP Texas City Investigation: https://www.csb.gov/bp-america-refinery-explosion/
• Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) – Sister Study on Hair Relaxers: https://academic.oup.com/jnci/article/114/12/1636/6759658

Individual Attorney and Firm Identification:

• Ralph Manginello State Bar Profile: https://www.texasbar.com/am/template.cfm?section=Find_a_Lawyer&Template=/Customsource/MemberDirectory/MemberDirectoryDetail.cfm&contactid=199527
• Lupe Peña State Bar Profile: https://www.texasbar.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Find_A_Lawyer&template=/Customsource/MemberDirectory/MemberDirectoryDetail.cfm&ContactID=331749
• Attorney 911 4.9 Star Reputation: 270+ Verified Google Reviews.

Hablamos Español. Su consulta es gratis y confidencial. 1-888-ATTY-911.

Expanded Case Intelligence: The Benzene/AML Mechanism

When evaluating a case from an Abilene refinery or mechanical shop, we look for evidence of metabolic overload. Benzene is primarily metabolized in the liver, but the toxic intermediates it creates—like phenol and catechol—migrate easily through the lipid membranes of the bone marrow.

In the bone marrow, an enzyme called myeloperoxidase (MPO) further activates these compounds into highly reactive quinones. These quinones directly bind to the DNA of your stem cells, causing double-strand breaks. This is where the “insider” knowledge of Lupe Peña becomes critical. Many defense-side doctors will try to argue that “there are many types of AML.” We respond with the genetics: benzene-induced AML frequently presents with specific deletions of Chromosome 5 or 7, or the translocations mentioned above.

These “chemical signatures” in your medical records are the smoking gun. We don’t just say you were exposed; we prove your cancer could not have happened any other way.

As Ralph Manginello shares in our YouTube guide to car and industrial settlements (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApiyjLLG1M8), these technical details are what convince insurance carriers to move from a five-figure nuisance offer to a seven-figure life-changing settlement.

The Environmental Community Claims of Abilene

It is not just the workers at risk. In communities near Taylor County industrial sites or former military disposal zones, residents have been breathing in fugitive emissions for decades.

If your ZIP code in Abilene has a documented cancer cluster, or if your well water has tested positive for VOCs or PFAS, you may be part of an environmental contamination community claim. These cases involve:

• Property Devaluation: Your home is your largest investment. If it sits near a Superfund site, its value is diminished.
• Medical Monitoring: The corporations responsible can be forced to pay for annual screenings for the community to catch cancers early.
• Personal Injury: For those already diagnosed, these mass torts provide a collective strength that an individual lawsuit might lack.

The EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) lists the millions of pounds of chemicals released into the air and water near Abilene every year. You can search your community’s data here: https://www.epa.gov/toxics-release-inventory-tri-program

Final Closing for Abilene

You show up for Abilene every day. You built the schools, you maintained the base, you kept the trains moving. Now, it is our turn to show up for you.

When the diagnosis is terminal, every week matters. When the medical bills are $10,000 to $20,000 a month, every dollar matters. When the employer is trying to silence you with a small workers’ comp check, your voice matters.

Attorney 911 is the firm for workers who are done being ignored. Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña are ready to fight.

Call 1-888-ATTY-911.
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