Brazoria County Toxic Exposure and Industrial Injury Accountability Guide

For many residents of Brazoria County, the industrial silhouette of the Freeport chemical complexes and the flare stacks in Sweeny are more than just landmarks—they are the backdrop of a lifetime of hard work. You walked through the gates of the Dow Chemical complex, staffed the units at the Phillips 66 Sweeny Refinery, or loaded vessels at the Port of Freeport. You did the heavy lifting that fueled the Texas economy, trusting that the corporations profiting from your labor were at least providing a safe environment.

But for many, that trust was a death sentence.

If you are now experiencing a persistent, dry cough that won’t go away, or if you’ve recently been handed a diagnosis of mesothelioma, acute myeloid leukemia (AML), or advanced silicosis, you are likely realizing that your illness isn’t a result of “bad luck” or “aging.” It is the biological consequence of toxic substances like asbestos, benzene, and crystalline silica entering your body decades ago.

At Attorney 911, we know that a diagnosis in Brazoria County often traces back to a specific process unit, a specific grade of insulation, or a specific chemical leak that was hushed up by management. Led by founding attorney Ralph Manginello, who brings 27+ years of trial experience including work on the landmark BP Texas City Refinery explosion litigation, our team has seen the path of destruction these toxins leave behind. We are joined by associate attorney Lupe Peña, a former insurance defense insider who used to see exactly how these corporations and their insurers try to “manage” and minimize death and disease claims from the inside. Now, he uses that defensive playbook to help us dismantle it.

Whether you worked at the BASF Freeport site, the Olin Corporation plants, or the Shintech facilities, you have rights that extend far beyond a limited workers’ compensation claim. You are facing a legal emergency that requires a high-stakes response.

The Moment of Discovery: Recognizing Industrial Harm in Brazoria County

Toxic exposure is a “latent” injury. Unlike a car wreck on Highway 288 or a slip and fall in a Lake Jackson grocery store, the damage doesn’t happen instantly. It happens at the molecular level, invisible and painless at first, only surfacing 15, 30, or even 50 years later.

Many Brazoria County workers are told by their doctors that their lung issues are just “COPD” or “smoker’s lung.” But if you spent years as a pipefitter, insulator, or boilermaker in the Freeport industrial corridor, there is a very high probability that asbestos fibers or benzene vapors are the true culprits.

Recognition is the first step toward accountability. If you or a loved one worked at any of the following Brazoria County sites and are now ill, your diagnosis has a name and a cause:

• Dow Chemical Freeport (Texas Operations): One of the largest integrated chemical manufacturing sites in the world. Generations of workers were exposed to asbestos insulation on tens of thousands of miles of piping.
• Phillips 66 Sweeny Refinery (Old Ocean): A massive refining hub where benzene exposure during turnaround and maintenance was a routine, yet deadly, occurrence.
• Port of Freeport / Velasco Terminal: Where maritime workers handled toxic cargos and used asbestos-laden gaskets and packing on aging vessels.
• BASF and Olin Freeport Facilities: Sites where industrial chemicals and legacy contaminants have created a long-term health burden for the local workforce.

Attorney Ralph Manginello explains the criteria for high-stakes industrial cases on the Attorney 911 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmMwE7GqUFI. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, but in cases involving major corporations, the only thing they respect is the threat of a well-prepared trial team. Every case is unique.

Asbestos and Mesothelioma: The Anchor of Industrial Betrayal

Mesothelioma is not just a “rare cancer.” It is a man-made epidemic that has hit Brazoria County particularly hard. Because the mesothelium—the thin lining that protects your lungs (pleural), abdomen (peritoneal), and heart (pericardial)—is highly sensitive, even microscopic asbestos fibers can trigger a terminal transformation.

The Biological Mechanism: Frustrated Phagocytosis

To understand why you are sick, you must understand what is happening inside your chest. When you inhaled asbestos dust while cutting Kaylo pipe insulation or stripping gaskets at the Dow plant, those needle-like fibers traveled deep into your lungs and eventually pierced the pleural lining.

Your body’s immune system sent cells called macrophages to destroy these foreign invaders. But asbestos is a silicate mineral—it is essentially indestructible. When the macrophages try to “eat” the fibers, the fibers pierce the cell from the inside out. This is known in medical science as “frustrated phagocytosis.”

As these immune cells die, they release a cascade of inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β) and reactive oxygen species (ROS). This creates a permanent state of chronic inflammation in your chest. Over 20 to 50 years, this oxidative stress causes repeated DNA damage to your mesothelial cells. Eventually, critical tumor suppressor genes like BAP1 and p16 are deactivated. Without these “brakes” on cell growth, the cells begin to divide uncontrollably. The result is a tumor that effectively “glues” the lung to the chest wall.

The National Cancer Institute provides a detailed fact sheet on the mechanisms of asbestos-induced malignancy: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/substances/asbestos/asbestos-fact-sheet

Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

In Brazoria County, many retirees in Angleton, southern Alvin, and Freeport dismiss early symptoms as “just getting older.” Do not make that mistake. If you have an industrial work history, these are red flags:

1. Shortness of breath (Dyspnea): Feeling like you can’t catch your breath after walking to the mailbox.
2. Chest wall pain: A dull ache or sharp pain on one side of the chest that doesn’t go away.
3. Dry, persistent cough: A “hacking” cough that produces no phlegm but causes rib soreness.
4. Pleural Effusion: “Fluid on the lungs” that requires a doctor to drain (thoracentesis). This is often the very first sign of mesothelioma and should be treated as a medical and legal emergency.

The Dual Compassion Pathway: Trust Funds and Litigation

Most mesothelioma victims in Brazoria County believe they have to choose between “filing a claim” and “suing a company.” This is a misconception. Because dozens of asbestos manufacturers—like Johns-Manville, Owens Corning, and Pittsburgh Corning—filed for bankruptcy specifically to manage their asbestos liability, there is currently over $30 billion sitting in asbestos bankruptcy trusts.

However, many other companies that used or distributed asbestos remain solvent. This means we often pursue a dual-path strategy:

• Trust Fund Claims: We file with multiple trusts (sometimes 15 or more) to get you money quickly. These funds don’t require a trial and can begin paying out in months.
• Civil Litigation: We sue the solvent companies that aren’t in bankruptcy. These cases offer the potential for much higher recoveries, including pain and suffering and punitive damages.

As Ralph Manginello explains in this episode of the Attorney 911 podcast, the discovery rule means your deadline to act usually starts at the date of your diagnosis, not the date you were exposed 40 years ago: https://share.transistor.fm/s/bddc1426

Benzene Exposure: The Hidden Killer in the Freeport Chemical Cluster

Freeport, Texas, is a global hub for chemical production. Where there is refining and plastic production, there is benzene. Benzene (C₆H₆) is a powerful solvent and a natural component of crude oil. It is also an IARC Group 1 known human carcinogen that specifically targets the bone marrow.

From Inhalation to Leukemia

If you worked as a unit operator, tank cleaner, or petroleum inspector at the Phillips 66 refinery or the Dow chemical complex, you likely inhaled benzene vapors daily. Once inhaled, benzene enters your bloodstream and travels to your liver, where an enzyme called CYP2E1 converts it into toxic metabolites like benzene oxide and muconaldehyde.

These metabolites are “genotoxic,” meaning they directly attack the DNA in your bone marrow stem cells—the “factory” that makes your blood. Chronic benzene exposure causes specific chromosomal translocations (like t(8;21) or inv(16)) that act as a “fingerprint” of toxic exposure. This damage leads to:

• Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): A fast-moving, aggressive cancer of the blood and bone marrow.
• Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS): Often called “pre-leukemia,” where the bone marrow stops producing enough healthy blood cells.
• Aplastic Anemia: Where the bone marrow “factory” simply shuts down.

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) maintains a comprehensive toxicological profile for benzene documenting these risks: https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp3.pdf

Why Brazoria County Workers Are at Risk

Corporations like ExxonMobil and Shell have known about the leukemia-benzene link since the 1940s. Yet, in many Freeport and Sweeny units, workers were told the “sweet smell” of benzene was nothing to worry about. High-exposure events often occurred during:

1. Tank Cleaning: Manually entering vessels that still contained benzene “slop.”
2. Sampling: Taking manual samples of process streams without proper “closed-loop” systems.
3. Maintenance/Turnarounds: Breaking into lines and pumps where residual benzene remained.

In 2024, a Pennsylvania jury awarded $725 million against ExxonMobil in a benzene-related leukemia case (results vary, every case is unique; results-vary disclaimer: past results do not guarantee future outcomes). This landmark verdict proves that when juries see the evidence of what these companies knew versus what they told their workers, the consequences are massive.

If you are facing a benzene-related diagnosis, our associate attorney Lupe Peña knows exactly how the defense will try to blame your lifestyle or genetics rather than the industrial toxins. Call us at 1-888-ATTY-911 to build a counter-defense.

Strategic Advantage: Why the “Insider” Perspective Matters in Brazoria County Cases

Brazoria County is “big company” territory. When you sue a billion-dollar entity like Shell or Dow, you aren’t just fighting a company; you are fighting a massive legal infrastructure and a team of insurance defense lawyers whose only job is to make your case go away for $0.

This is where Attorney 911 provides a level of protection most firms cannot match. Associate Attorney Lupe Peña spent years on the defense side. He sat in the conference rooms where these companies charted their strategies. He knows:

• The “Alternative Cause” Tactic: How they will dig through your medical records from 30 years ago to find one mention of a cigarette or an old injury to blame for your current cancer.
• The Delay Playbook: How they exploit the fact that mesothelioma patients have a short life expectancy, trying to stall the case so the victim can never testify at trial.
• The “Threshold” Defense: How they will try to argue that your exposure was “de minimis” or below the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL), even though science proves there is no safe level of asbestos breathing.

Lupe Peña’s insider knowledge allows us to anticipate these moves before they make them. We front-load your case with expert testimony from the world’s top toxicologists and industrial hygienists.

Watch how our team prepares for the aggressive questions corporate lawyers ask during depositions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_qCwqfeRRs. We don’t just “handle” your case; we prepare it for war in a Brazoria County courtroom.

Axis 2: Dangerous Industry Workers and Brazoria County Job Sites

While some firms focus only on the substance, we focus on the worker. In Brazoria County, your industry often dictates the specific legal framework that protects you.

Maritime and Port Workers: The Jones Act Advantage

If you worked on a tugboat, a barge, or an offshore supply vessel operating out of the Port of Freeport or the Brazos River, you are likely not covered by standard Texas workers’ compensation. Instead, you are protected by the Jones Act (46 U.S.C. § 30104).

The Jones Act is the most powerful worker protection law in the country. It gives you the right to sue your employer directly for negligence. Unlike standard workers’ comp, which only pays small weekly checks, a Jones Act claim allows you to recover for:

• Pain and Suffering: The actual physical and mental toll of your injury.
• Full Lost Wages: Not just a fraction, but the full amount you would have earned in your maritime career.
• Maintenance and Cure: Your employer’s absolute, no-fault obligation to pay your daily living expenses and 100% of your medical bills until you reach “Maximum Medical Improvement.”

Ralph Manginello provides a comprehensive guide to offshore and maritime rights on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vd_HVPtPf4. Every seaman in Brazoria County should know their rights under 46 U.S.C. § 30104: https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title46/subtitle3/chapter301&edition=prelim

Refinery & Chemical Plant Explosions: Beyond Workers’ Comp

Brazoria County has seen more than its fair share of industrial disasters. From the ongoing flaring issues in Texas City to the catastrophic process safety failures that lead to explosions, workers are often the first to pay the price.

If you were injured in a plant explosion at a Freeport or Sweeny facility, your employer will likely try to “park” you in the workers’ compensation system. They do this because workers’ comp gives them immunity from being sued.

However, we specialize in identifying “Third-Party” claims. If the explosion was caused by a defective valve made by another company, or a safety inspection performed by a contractor, or a maintenance failure by a separate entity on the site, you can sue that “third party” for millions. These claims are not capped and offer the only way to recover true compensation for burn injuries, blast-wave lung damage, and PTSD.

Attorney Ralph Manginello’s experience in the BP Texas City Refinery explosion litigation (a $2.1 billion nightmare for BP) means he knows exactly what documents to look for in the “Process Safety Management” (PSM) files. We look for the “near-miss” reports that the company ignored before the big one happened. OSHA standards for Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119) are the baseline we use to prove their negligence: https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.119

Construction & Scaffold Falls: Brazoria’s Growth Hazards

As Pearland, Manvel, and Alvin continue to explode with new construction, commercial job sites are becoming increasingly dangerous. The leading cause of death in construction is falls from height.

OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M requires specific fall protection at 6 feet or higher. If you fell from a scaffold at a Brazoria County job site because it wasn’t properly erected, or because you weren’t provided with a harness and a 5,000-lb rated anchor point, you have a major third-party claim against the general contractor and the property owner.

Check out our guide to construction accident rights in the Houston and Brazoria County region: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqYeRjbR9PI

The Health Science: How Toxins Destroy a Brazoria County Workforce

We believe that education is the ultimate tool for accountability. When you understand the science of your disease, the corporate lies stop working.

Crystalline Silica: The “Next Asbestos” in Brazoria County

With the massive amount of concrete work and oilfield “fracking” sand handling in the region, silicosis is a growing threat. Crystalline silica particles are smaller than a grain of sand—they are microscopic, respirable dust.

When you inhale silica, the particles travel to the alveoli (air sacs) in your lungs. The silica is so sharp and toxic that it kills the lung’s protective macrophages on contact. This triggers a massive scarring response called fibrosis. Your lungs literally turn to stone. Accelerated silicosis can kill a healthy worker in less than 10 years.

OSHA has recently drastically lowered the Permissible Exposure Limit for silica to 50 micrograms per cubic meter (29 CFR 1910.1053) because of this extreme danger: https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1053

PFAS: The “Forever Chemicals” in Our Water

Brazoria County is home to numerous “AFFF” (Aqueous Film-Forming Foam) use sites, including airports and industrial fire training centers. AFFF contains PFAS—chemicals that do not break down in the environment or your body.

PFAS binds to proteins in your blood and bioaccumulates in your liver and kidneys. It is a “nuclear receptor” disruptor, meaning it changes how your body expresses genes related to cholesterol, immune response, and cancer suppression. Chronic PFAS exposure is linked to:

• Kidney and Testicular cancer.
• Ulcerative colitis.
• Thyroid disease.
• High cholesterol that doesn’t respond to diet.

EPA recently finalized a strict “4 parts per trillion” limit for PFOA and PFOS in drinking water, acknowledging that even vanishingly small amounts are dangerous: https://www.epa.gov/sdwa/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas

Corporate Accountability: The History of Knowledge in Brazoria County

The most devastating part of a toxic exposure case is the realization that the company knew you were being poisoned.

In 1935, the president of Raybestos-Manhattan, Sumner Simpson, wrote a letter to the attorney of Johns-Manville about the “evil effects” of asbestos. They agreed to keep their medical studies secret. They wrote: “The less said about asbestos, the better off we are.” This letter is now a smoking gun in our litigation.

Similarly, internal memos from Monsanto (the “Monsanto Papers”) revealed that the company ghostwrote studies to downplay the cancer risk of Roundup (glyphosate). If you used Roundup at your home in Angleton or on a farm in the Brazoria area and were diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL), you are a victim of this intentional deception.

In 2024, juries have awarded billions of dollars in Roundup cases, including a $2.25 billion verdict in Philadelphia (results vary). These punitive damages are designed for one thing: to make it more expensive for these companies to lie than to tell the truth.

Ralph Manginello discusses how these million-dollar cases are built on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApiyjLLG1M8

Evidence Preservation: The Brazoria County Urgency Protocol

In toxic exposure cases, the “Latency Clock” is your enemy. The corporations are waiting for:

1. Work records to be destroyed: Most companies only keep personnel files for 7 to 10 years.
2. Witnesses to pass away: Your coworkers who remember the “White Cloud” of asbestos in the unit are the most valuable evidence you have.
3. The Facility to be Demolished: As old units at the Dow or Phillips complexes are torn down, the evidence of the specific insulation used is buried in a landfill.

We move to stop this immediately. Within 48 hours of being hired, we send “Freeze and Preserve” letters to every identified defendant. We subpoena the “MSDS” (Material Safety Data Sheets) and the “Industrial Hygiene” (IH) air sampling logs for the years you worked.

If you’re still working or have the ability to document your job site, watch Ralph’s guide on using your cellphone to preserve critical legal evidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLbpzrmogTs

Compensation Pathways: Maximizing Your Brazoria County Recovery

When a Brazoria County worker is diagnosed with a life-changing illness, the financial toll is staggering. Mesothelioma treatment alone can exceed $1 million. We pursue the “Full Recovery Stack”:

Every case is different. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact us for a free, location-specific valuation at 1-888-ATTY-911.

Local Resources for Brazoria County Patients

You don’t have to fight this medical battle alone. We recommend that our clients seek treatment at NCI-designated cancer centers to ensure both the best survival odds and the best medical documentation for their legal claim.

Nearest NCI-Designated Cancer Centers:

• MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston): Ranked #1 in the nation. They have a dedicated Mesothelioma program and a world-class Leukemia center for Benzene victims. (approx. 50 miles from Lake Jackson/Freeport). https://www.mdanderson.org
• Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center (Baylor St. Luke’s, Houston): Top-tier academic medical center with specialized occupational health physicians. https://www.bcm.edu/healthcare/care-centers/cancer

Occupational Health Support:

• UTHealth Houston Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health: One of the only NIOSH-funded ERCs in the region, specializing in evaluating industrial workers for lung disease. https://sph.uth.edu/research/centers/swcoeh/

Support Organizations:

• Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation: Clinical trial matching and patient support. https://www.curemeso.org
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS): Critical for benzene-related AML and MDS patients. https://www.lls.org

Brazoria County Toxic Exposure FAQ

1. I worked at the Dow Freeport plant 30 years ago. Is it too late to sue for asbestos exposure?

No. In Texas, the statute of limitations for toxic exposure usually begins when you are diagnosed and the doctor tells you it was caused by asbestos (the “Discovery Rule”). Even if you were exposed in 1975, if you were diagnosed this year, your claim is very much alive.

2. What if the company I worked for in Brazoria County went bankrupt?

Many of the biggest asbestos companies (Johns-Manville, Owens Corning) are technically bankrupt but they established multi-billion dollar “Bankruptcy Trusts” specifically to pay future victims. We can file claims with these trusts immediately without ever stepping foot in a courtroom.

3. Can I file a claim if I was a smoker?

Yes. Smoking does NOT cause mesothelioma. Asbestos is the only cause. For lung cancer, asbestos and smoking have a “synergistic” effect—they multiply the risk. You are not disqualified just because you smoked; in fact, the asbestos caused even more damage to your lungs because you were a smoker.

4. My husband died of leukemia years ago. Can I still file a claim?

Yes. You may have a Wrongful Death claim and a Survival Action. We can reconstruct his work history to see if his leukemia was caused by documented benzene leaks at his employer.

5. Hablamos Español? (Do you handle cases in Spanish?)

Sí. Nuestro abogado Lupe Peña es bilingue. Entendemos que muchos trabajadores en el sector de construcción y refinería en el condado de Brazoria prefieren hablar en su propio idioma. Sus derechos legales no dependen de su estatus migratorio. Llame al 1-888-ATTY-911.

6. Will this affect my VA benefits?

No. VA benefits and civil lawsuits are completely separate pathways. You can collect your VA disability for PACT Act or Camp Lejeune conditions and still receive a settlement from a civil lawsuit or trust fund claim.

7. How much does it cost to hire Attorney 911?

Zero dollars upfront. We work on a Contingency Fee basis. We pay for all the experts, the medical record collection, and the filing fees. If we don’t win your case, you owe us nothing.

8. What is “take-home” asbestos exposure?

If a worker carried asbestos fibers home on their clothes and their spouse washed those clothes or their children hugged them, those family members can develop mesothelioma. We have successfully represented many “secondary exposure” victims who never worked in a plant themselves.

9. Who is the “competent person” on a Brazoria County construction site?

Per OSHA 1926.651, a competent person must inspect every trench and excavation daily. If you were in a trench that collapsed without shoring, that person and their company are liable for negligence per se.

10. Can I sue for Parkinson’s disease caused by Paraquat?

Yes. If you were a licensed pesticide applicator or farmworker in Brazoria County and used Gramoxone (Paraquat DICHLORIDE), and have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, you may qualify for the active national MDL.

11. What were the chemicals released in the ITN or TPC explosions?

Major release events on the Gulf Coast often involve Benzene, Butadiene, and Hydrofluoric acid. If you were in the “plume path” and have respiratory issues, you may have a community contamination claim.

12. How do I prove I was exposed to benzene at a refinery?

We subpoena the refinery’s “Personnel Exposure Monitoring” records. These are the “badges” workers wear to test air quality. If the refinery doesn’t have them, it’s evidence they failed to monitor their workers’ safety.

13. What is the difference between the Jones Act and LHWCA?

The Jones Act covers “seamen” (vessel crews). The LHWCA covers land-based maritime workers like longshoremen and harbor construction workers. Both offer more compensation than standard workers’ comp.

14. What is a “NCI-Designated” cancer center?

The National Cancer Institute only designates centers that meet the highest standards of research and specialized care. MD Anderson in Houston is the closest one to Brazoria County and offers the best chance at a successful outcome for mesothelioma patients.

15. Can a railroad worker in Brazoria County sue for cancer?

Yes, under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA). If the railroad exposed you to asbestos in locomotives or diesel exhaust in the yard, you can sue for negligence.

16. What is “frustrated phagocytosis”?

It is the biological failure of your immune system to destroy asbestos fibers, leading to the chronic inflammation that causes mesothelioma.

17. How long does a mesothelioma case take?

Trust fund claims take 3-6 months. Civil lawsuits take 12-24 months. For terminal patients, we can file a motion for an Expedited Trial Docket to get your case heard while you are still alive.

18. What is the Manville Trust?

It is the oldest and largest asbestos trust fund. It has paid out over $5 billion to victims since 1988.

19. If I hire you, who will I talk to?

You talk to us. Ralph Manginello and his team provide direct communication. We aren’t a settlement factory—we treat our clients like family.

20. What is 29 CFR 1910.1001?

This is the OSHA standard for asbestos in general industry. If your Brazoria County employer violated this, they were breaking federal law.

21. Can I sue for hearing loss from 3M earplugs?

Yes. If you served in the military or as a civilian contractor and used the dual-ended yellow and green earplugs, you may still be eligible for the multi-billion dollar settlement.

22. What is “Maintenance and Cure” in maritime law?

Maintenance is your daily living allowance, and Cure is the payment for all of your medical treatment. Your employer owes this to you automatically if you are injured in the service of a vessel.

23. Does a release I signed at work prevent me from suing?

Usually, no. You cannot sign away your rights to be protected from “gross negligence” or “intentional concealment” of toxins.

24. What is “Process Safety Management”?

OSHA standard 1910.119 regulates how refineries handle dangerous chemicals. Violations of this standard are the primary way we prove negligence in plant explosion cases.

25. How do I start my case today?

Call 1-888-ATTY-911. We offer free, 24/7 consultations. We will come to your home in Brazoria County or meet you at the hospital to begin the process of preserving evidence immediately.

The Advocacy You Deserve in Brazoria County

Brazoria County is built on industrial strength, but that strength shouldn’t come at the cost of your life or your dignity. When a corporation chooses to save a few dollars on ventilation or insulation, and you end up with a terminal diagnosis, that is not an accident—it is a crime of greed.

At Attorney 911, we are more than just lawyers; we are investigators, scientists, and fighters for the Texas workforce. We know the roads you took to work, we know the names of the plants that poisoned you, and we know exactly how to make them pay for it.

As Chad H. shared in his verified Google review: “A true PITT BULL and fighter. He don’t play… Unlike some law firms where you are dealing with an answering service, Ralph and I had DIRECT COMMUNICATION. You are NOT just a client; you are FAMILY.” (results vary, every case is unique; results-vary disclaimer: past results do not guarantee future outcomes).

And as Greg G. shared after his case was resolved: “I initially had another attorney but he dropped my case. Manginello Law Firm was able to help me out… Big thank you for this law firm staff and Lupe Peña for taking good care of me.”

The corporations that exposed you have armies of lawyers. Now you have one too.

Contact Attorney 911 / The Manginello Law Firm

Principal Office: Houston, Texas
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Attorney Ralph Manginello is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. This is where most Brazoria County toxic exposure and Jones Act cases are litigated. Our team is ready to begin your fight today.

This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. Contact us for a free consultation about your specific situation. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

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