City of Houston Toxic Exposure and Industrial Injury Lawsuit Guide

For nearly a century, the workforce in the City of Houston and across Harris County has powered the global energy economy. From the massive refining complexes in Baytown and Deer Park to the bustling docks of the Houston Ship Channel and the industrial corridors along Highway 225 and Loop 610, our local workers have done the heavy lifting that fuels America. But that progress has often come with a hidden, devastating cost.

For decades, billion-dollar corporations in the Energy Capital of the World known as the City of Houston have knowingly exposed pipefitters, insulators, boilermakers, and maritime workers to deadly substances like asbestos, benzene, and crystalline silica. They had the studies, they read the internal memos, and they chose to prioritize production quotas over the lives of Houston families. Today, many of those same workers are facing life-altering diagnoses of mesothelioma, acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and terminal lung disease.

At Attorney 911, we believe that no worker should have to trade their life for a paycheck. Led by founding attorney Ralph Manginello, who brings over 27 years of trial experience and was part of the landmark litigation involving the BP Texas City Refinery explosion—a case that resulted in $2.1 billion in total settlements—our firm has the local roots and the federal court capability to take on the world’s largest corporate defendants. We are joined by associate attorney Lupe Peña, a former insurance defense insider who used to evaluate these claims from the other side of the courtroom. We know their playbook because we helped write it, and now we use that intelligence to fight for you.

If you or a loved one in the City of Houston has been diagnosed with a disease linked to toxic exposure, or if you were injured in a catastrophic industrial refinery accident along the Ship Channel, you are likely facing the biggest crisis of your life. Attorney 911 maintains a 4.9-star Google rating across 270+ verified client reviews because we treat our clients like family while fighting for them like “pit bulls.”

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, but the data is clear: the corporations that poisoned our community can be held accountable. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential case evaluation. We work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you pay zero upfront and we only get paid if we win your case.

The Energizing Force of Harris County: Recognition of Your Industrial Rights

Many of our clients in the City of Houston initially believe their illness is simply a result of “old age” or “bad luck.” They search for “shortness of breath” or “chronic cough” at local hospitals like Houston Methodist or Memorial Hermann, only to find that their diagnosis is the result of what they breathed every day on the job 30 years ago.

This is the Discovery Phase, and it is the most critical moment in your journey toward justice. Toxic exposure diseases are unique because they have long “latency periods.” Mesothelioma can take 20 to 50 years to develop after the first asbestos fiber enters the lungs. Benzene-related leukemia can surface 15 years after a worker finishes their final shift at a Houston refinery.

Because of this, Texas law applies the “discovery rule” to these claims. As Ralph Manginello explains on our YouTube channel, the statute of limitations for your claim typically does not start until the day you were diagnosed or the day you reasonably should have known your illness was related to your work history. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nWJu-1DbvY

Whether you were a maintenance worker at the LyondellBasell Galveston Bay refinery, a deckhand on a tugboat in the Ship Channel, or a tradesman at a construction site near Downtown Houston, you have rights that extend far beyond workers’ compensation. We investigate third-party liability—claims against the manufacturers of the toxic products and the owners of the premises where you were exposed. These claims allow for uncapped damages, including full compensation for pain, suffering, and the mental anguish of a terminal diagnosis.

As Stephanie H. shared in her verified Google review: “She and her team were beyond amazing!!! She took all the weight of my worries off my shoulders and I just never felt so taken care of.” That is the level of personal commitment we bring to the City of Houston workers.

Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure in the Energy Capital

Asbestos was once considered a “miracle mineral” for its heat resistance, but for City of Houston industrial workers, it has been a death sentence. Until the late 1970s, asbestos was saturated throughout Houston’s local infrastructure. It was in the pipe lagging at the ExxonMobil Baytown complex, the boiler insulation at the W.A. Parish Generating Station, and the gaskets used in virtually every valve along the Houston Ship Channel.

The Biological Reality: Frustrated Phagocytosis

To understand why you are sick, you must understand the science that the asbestos industry tried to suppress for half a century. When you breathe in microscopic chrysotile or amphibole asbestos fibers, they are small enough to pass deep into the alveoli of your lungs. Most foreign particles are engulfed and destroyed by your body’s immune cells, known as macrophages.

However, asbestos fibers are long, needle-like, and chemically indestructible—a property known as biopersistence. When a macrophage attempts to “eat” an asbestos fiber, it fails. This is called “frustrated phagocytosis.” The macrophage ruptures, releasing a cascade of inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) into your tissue. Over 20 to 50 years, this chronic inflammation causes repeated DNA damage to the mesothelial cells that line your lungs (the pleura) or abdomen (the peritoneum), eventually leading to the malignant transformation of your cells.

The National Cancer Institute provides a detailed breakdown of this carcinogenic process: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/substances/asbestos/asbestos-fact-sheet

City of Houston Exposure Sites and Defendants

If you were employed at any of these City of Houston legacy sites, you were likely exposed to products manufactured by companies that knew they were dangerous:

• Todd Shipyards (Houston/Galveston): Workers in the enclosed holds of ships were exposed to massive amounts of asbestos insulation.
• Houston Ship Channel Refineries: Insulators, pipefitters, and boilermakers at Shell, Valero, and Chevron complexes handled asbestos gaskets and pipe covering daily.
• Armco Steel (Port of Houston): Refractory workers in the furnaces were exposed to extreme heat and asbestos materials.

Defendants like Johns-Manville, Owens Corning, and Pittsburgh Corning knew about these risks as far back as the 1930s. The “Sumner Simpson” letters, a series of internal memos from 1935, prove that industry executives actively collaborated to suppress medical research showing that asbestos was killing their employees. One executive famously wrote, “The less said about asbestos, the better off we are.”

We disagree. We believe everything should be said. We have recovered millions for clients by proving these companies hid the truth. While every case is unique and results vary, many mesothelioma victims in the City of Houston qualify for claims against 60+ active bankruptcy trust funds holding over $30 billion in assets.

If you have been diagnosed, you should immediately seek a consultation at an NCI-designated center like MD Anderson Cancer Center in the City of Houston, which is ranked as the top cancer hospital in the United States. https://www.mdanderson.org

Benzene Exposure and Leukemia Risks on the Ship Channel

The City of Houston is home to the largest petrochemical complex in the Western Hemisphere. While this industry provides thousands of jobs, it also produces high volumes of benzene—a sweet-smelling, colorless liquid derived from crude oil. Benzene is a Group 1 human carcinogen, as classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). https://monographs.iarc.who.int

Metabolism of a Toxin: How Benzene Attacks Bone Marrow

Benzene enters the body through inhalation or skin absorption. Once inside, your liver uses the CYP2E1 enzyme to metabolize it into benzene oxide, which further breaks down into toxic metabolites like muconaldehyde and p-benzoquinone.

These metabolites are specifically attracted to the fatty tissue in your bone marrow, where they attack hematopoietic stem cells—the “mother cells” that produce your blood. This damage leads to:

1. Aplastic Anemia: Your body stops producing enough new blood cells.
2. Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS): Your blood cells are poorly formed and dysfunctional.
3. Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): A fast-growing cancer of the blood and bone marrow.

OSHA’s permissible exposure limit (PEL) for benzene is 1 ppm over an eight-hour shift. https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1028. However, scientific evidence shows that even “compliant” levels of exposure can trigger leukemia over a working life.

Holding the Petrochemical Giants Accountable

At Attorney 911, we have seen how companies like ExxonMobil, Shell, and LyondellBasell defend their benzene records. They will argue that your leukemia was caused by “genetic factors” or “general environmental conditions.” But we use specialized toxicologists to identify specific chromosomal translocations—such as t(8;21) or inv(16)—that are biomarkers of benzene exposure.

In a recent 2024 verdict in Pennsylvania, a jury awarded $725 million against ExxonMobil for a mechanic’s benzene-related leukemia. While this case was not in Texas, it demonstrates the scale of accountability available when an expert firm builds the case correctly. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes for your case, but we bring this same level of intensity to every Houston refinery worker we represent.

As Chad H. noted in his review: “A true PITT BULL and fighter. He don’t play! … He has a true heart and cares for his clients.” We apply that “pit bull” mentality to every Benzene corporate defense team we encounter.

Industrial Refinery Explosions along the Gulf Coast

The City of Houston skyline is defined by the flares of its refineries, but when something goes wrong in those process units, the results are catastrophic. Ralph Manginello’s experience in the BP Texas City Refinery explosion litigation gave our firm a front-row seat to the systemic failures that lead to these disasters.

PSM Violations: Choosing Speed Over Safety

Most industrial explosions are not “accidents.” They are the predictable result of violations of OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) standard (29 CFR 1910.119). https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.119.

We investigate whether the facility:

• Failed to perform a proper Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).
• Ignored “popcorn polymer” buildup in lines (a known cause of the 2019 ExxonMobil Baytown fire).
• Failed to follow lockout/tagout procedures during a turnaround.
• Cut costs on mechanical integrity and maintenance of pressure relief valves.

The injuries from these events are multifaceted. Beyond 3rd-degree thermal burns, workers often suffer from “blast lung” caused by the overpressure wave, which can rupture alveoli and cause systemic embolism. There is also the long-tail risk of chemical pneumonitis from inhaling the toxic plume released during the fire.

If you were a contractor—such as a worker for Brock, ISC, or Turner Industries—injured at a major Houston facility, your employer may try to tell you that workers’ comp is your only option. They aren’t telling you about the “premises liability” claim against the plant operator, which could be worth ten times more. Attorney Ralph Manginello breaks down why you need a lawyer after a refinery accident on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YZefHeT8dY

Maritime Injuries and the Jones Act in the Port of Houston

The Port of Houston is a massive economic driver, but it is also a dangerous workplace for thousands of seamen and harbor workers. If you were injured on a vessel in the Ship Channel or while servicing an offshore rig in the Gulf, your rights are defined by a powerful federal statute known as the Jones Act (46 U.S.C. § 30104). https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title46/subtitle3/chapter301&edition=prelim

The Power of Seaman Status

Unlike land-based workers, “seamen” have the right to sue their employers for negligence. To qualify, you must generally spend at least 30% of your time in service of a vessel in navigation. Under the Jones Act, the burden of proof is “featherweight”—the employer is liable if their negligence played even the smallest part in your injury.

Furthermore, you are entitled to:

1. Maintenance and Cure: A daily living allowance and all medical expenses until you reach Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI), regardless of who was at fault.
2. Unseaworthiness Claims: A strict liability claim against the vessel owner if a defect in the ship or its equipment caused your injury.

Whether it’s a fall from a pilot ladder, a crush injury during loading, or long-term hearing loss from engine room noise, we know the maritime laws that protect you. Ralph Manginello’s “Ultimate Guide to Offshore Accidents” is a critical resource for any Houston mariner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vd_HVPtPf4

Silicosis and the Harris County Construction Boom

The City of Houston is currently experiencing a historic construction wave, but this development has a dark side: the rise of accelerated silicosis. This terminal lung disease is caused by inhaling respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust.

The Quartz Countertop Epidemic

A new wave of silicosis is hitting young, predominantly Hispanic fabrication workers in the City of Houston who cut and grind engineered stone (quartz) countertops. While natural granite contains about 30% silica, engineered stone can contain over 90%.

When these slabs are cut without water suppression, the worker inhales millions of sharp, microscopic silica particles. These particles penetrate deep into the lung tissue, where they are “eaten” by macrophages. Like asbestos, silica kills the macrophage, leading to the formation of silicotic nodules and eventually Progressive Massive Fibrosis (PMF). PMF is irreversible and often requires a double lung transplant.

In August 2024, a California jury awarded $52.4 million to a 34-year-old stone fabricator with silicosis. The City of Houston has dozens of these fabrication shops, and many workers are being told they just have “asthma.” We help these workers find “B Readers”—specialized radiologists who can identify the radiographic markers of silicosis—and pursue claims against the stone manufacturers who failed to warn them of the disproportionate risks of quartz products.

Hablamos Español. Llame a Lupe Peña al 1-888-ATTY-911 para una consulta gratis. Su estatus migratorio NO afecta sus derechos legales.

PFAS “Forever Chemicals” in Houston Water

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals used in non-stick coatings and, most critically for the City of Houston, in Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) used for firefighting at airports and refineries.

PFAS are called “forever chemicals” because the carbon-fluorine bond is the strongest in organic chemistry—they never break down. If you live near Ellington Field or the Houston Ship Channel, your groundwater may be contaminated. PFAS bioaccumulate in your blood and are linked to kidney cancer, testicular cancer, and thyroid disease.

In 2023, 3M and DuPont agreed to settlements totaling over $13 billion to resolve public water contamination claims. But those settlements do not cover your individual personal injury. If you have a cancer diagnosis and lived in an area with documented PFAS contamination, you deserve an evaluation. The EPA provides updated drinking water standards here: https://www.epa.gov/sdwa/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas

The Insider Advantage: Lupe Peña’s Defense-Side Intelligence

Why does it matter that Attorney 911 includes a former insurance defense attorney? Because toxic exposure litigation is a war of attrition. Corporate defendants like Johnson & Johnson or ExxonMobil have unlimited resources to delay your case.

Lupe Peña used to sit in the meetings where these companies decided how much to offer—or how to suppress a claim entirely. He knows the “Medical Record Raid” tactic, where the defense firm subpoenas your childhood records to find a way to blame your cancer on something other than their product. He knows the “Terminal Patient Strategy,” where they file endless motions to delay the trial, hoping the plaintiff will pass away before they have to pay.

As Greg G. shared: “Big thank you for this law firm staff and Lupe Pena for taking good care of me. I highly recommend this law firm.” By switching sides, Lupe has given Attorney 911 a level of counter-intelligence that most Houston firms simply cannot match. Watch Lupe discuss the deposition process here.

Your Roadmap to Compensation: The Full Recovery Stack

Most City of Houston toxic exposure victims qualify for multiple pathways of recovery simultaneously. We pursue the “Full Recovery Stack” to maximize your check:

Statutes of limitations don’t pause while you think about it. For most cases in the City of Houston, the clock is two years from the date of discovery. Call for a free evaluation: 1-888-ATTY-911.

Frequently Asked Questions for City of Houston Workers

Can I sue for asbestos exposure in the City of Houston if my exposure was 30 years ago?

Yes. Under the Texas discovery rule, your time limit to file—the statute of limitations—generally does not start until the date you were diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness or when the connection to asbestos exposure became clear. Because mesothelioma has a latency period of up to 50 years, courts recognize that it is impossible to sue before you are sick. As Ralph Manginello explains in this episode of the Attorney 911 podcast, you shouldn’t assume it is too late without a professional review.

What are the first symptoms of mesothelioma?

Often, the first sign is a persistent, dry cough or shortness of breath during light activity, caused by a pleural effusion (fluid buildup around the lungs). You may also experience one-sided chest pain, unexplained weight loss, or extreme fatigue. These symptoms often mimic pneumonia or bronchitis. If you worked at a Houston refinery or shipyard between 1950 and 1980 and have these symptoms, tell your doctor about your work history immediately.

How much are mesothelioma settlements in the City of Houston?

Every case is unique, and results vary. However, mesothelioma settlements typically range from $1 million to $1.4 million across all defendants. In cases involving documented corporate concealment, trial verdicts can reach $5 million to $10 million or more. As Ralph discusses in his Million-Dollar Case breakdown, the value depends on the number of defendants identified and the impact on your family.

Can I file a claim if my former Houston employer is bankrupt?

Yes. Many of the biggest asbestos manufacturers, such as Johns-Manville and Owens Corning, filed for bankruptcy and established “Resolution Trusts.” These trusts were funded with billions of dollars specifically to pay future claimants. We file these claims for you in addition to suing any “solvent” defendants—companies that are still in business and do not have trust funds.

What is the Jones Act 30% rule for maritime workers?

To be considered a “seaman” and gain the right to sue your employer for negligence, you must generally spend at least 30% of your total working time in service of a vessel in navigation. In the City of Houston, this includes tugboat crews, barge workers, and dredging operators in the Ship Channel. If you don’t meet the 30% rule, you are likely covered by the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), which provides different benefits. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/owcp/dlhwc

I’m undocumented; can I still sue for a construction injury in Houston?

Absolutely. Your immigration status has no bearing on your right to a safe workplace under federal law (OSHA) or your right to pursue a personal injury claim in Texas courts. We have represented many immigrant workers in the City of Houston and maintain strict confidentiality. Ralph’s immigration series with attorney Magali Candler covers these rights in detail: https://share.transistor.fm/s/51f6a2e8

Who is responsible for a refinery explosion?

Liability usually rests with the facility operator for violations of Process Safety Management (PSM) standards. However, third-party contractors, equipment manufacturers (such as those who made defective valves), and maintenance companies may also be responsible. In the 2005 BP Texas City disaster, multiple entities were held accountable for the failures that led to 15 deaths. Ralph Manginello knows this terrain because he was in that litigation.

What evidence do I need to prove toxic exposure from decades ago?

We reconstruct your work history using union dispatch logs, social security earnings records, co-worker affidavits, and product purchase orders. We often use “Product Identification” experts who can identify exactly which brand of insulation or which chemical solvent was used at a specific Houston plant in a specific year. Your memory of the “fine white dust” or the “sweet chemical smell” in the unit is the first piece of evidence we use.

Is MD Anderson the best place for mesothelioma treatment in Houston?

MD Anderson Cancer Center is consistently ranked as the #1 cancer hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. They have a dedicated mesothelioma program that pioneers new surgical techniques and clinical trials. For Harris County residents, there is no better place to establish the medical documentation needed for your legal case. https://www.mdanderson.org

What is “take-home” asbestos exposure?

This occurs when a worker unknowingly brings asbestos fibers home on their hair, skin, or work clothes. Family members—especially wives who laundered the clothes and children who hugged their parents—breathed the fibers years ago and are now being diagnosed with mesothelioma. These family members have a direct legal claim against the companies that failed to provide the worker with showers or changing facilities on-site.

Does workers’ comp prevent me from suing the refinery?

If the refinery is your direct employer and they carry workers’ comp, you are generally barred from suing them for simple negligence. However, most work at Houston refineries is performed by contractors. If you were a contractor injured by the refinery’s equipment or unsafe conditions, you can sue the refinery owner as a “third-party premises owner,” which allows for much higher compensation than workers’ comp.

What are “forever chemicals” (PFAS)?

PFAS are a class of 14,000+ synthetic chemicals that never break down in the environment or the human body. Because they were used in firefighting foam (AFFF) for decades, they have seeped into the groundwater around airports like IAH and Hobby, and military bases like Ellington Field. If you live in an affected City of Houston ZIP code and have kidney or testicular cancer, PFAS exposure may be the cause.

How much does it cost to hire Attorney 911?

We work on a contingency fee basis. This means we advance all the costs of the case—expert fees, medical record fees, filing fees—and we only recover those costs and a percentage of the settlement if we win. As Ralph explains in this video, if we don’t win your case, you owe us absolutely nothing.

Why is benzene so dangerous for refinery operators?

Benzene attacks the bone marrow’s ability to produce healthy cells. In a refinery setting, workers are exposed when sampling, cleaning tanks, or repairing leaking pumps. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) provides a complete toxicological profile of how benzene causes leukemia here: https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp3.pdf

Can I sue for PTSD after an industrial accident?

Yes. Under Texas law, if you were in the “zone of danger” during a catastrophic event like a refinery explosion, or if you suffered physical injuries that led to psychological trauma, you can recover “mental anguish” damages. This includes compensation for flashbacks, anxiety, and the inability to return to your trade. Watch Ralph’s video on PTSD payouts here.

Choosing the Right Houston Toxic Exposure Advocate

In a city of millions, you will see hundreds of billboards for personal injury lawyers. But toxic exposure and industrial injury law is not a general practice area. It requires deep scientific knowledge, an understanding of complex federal statutes, and the trial experience to look a multi-billion dollar corporation in the eye and refuse to blink.

Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña are not a referral mill. Our office is right here in your community, near the Loop. We answer the phone. We know the roads you drive and the plants where you worked. When you call 1-888-ATTY-911, you aren’t talking to a call center; you’re talking to the firm that 270+ people have rated 4.9 stars for a reason.

As Jamin M. shared in his Local Guide review: “Mr. Manginello guided me through the whole process with great expertise. … Not only would I recommend him to anyone but I can say that things may not have turned out for me the way they did had I not had him on my side.”

The corporations that exposed you have a team of lawyers. Now you have one, too.

Attorney 911 / The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC
Principal Office: Houston, Texas
1177 W. Loop South, Suite 1600, Houston, TX 77027
1-888-ATTY-911

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique and past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Results vary based on individual circumstances.

Deep Recognition: Understanding Your Path Forward in Houston

The energy industry in the City of Houston, while vital, has left a legacy of clinical disease that is only now coming to light. For the worker who spent 40 years on a turnaround crew at the Shell Deer Park complex, the discovery of pleural plaques on an X-ray is often the first time they realize they were never truly safe.

Pleural plaques—calcified deposits on the lung lining—are not cancerous, but they are “biomarkers.” They are medical proof that you inhaled enough asbestos to cause permanent tissue changes. If you have been told you have plaques, the “latency clock” for mesothelioma is already ticking. You need immediate medical monitoring at a facility like the Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health at UTHealth Houston, which is one of only ~20 NIOSH-funded centers in the nation. https://sph.uth.edu/research/centers/scoeh/

This medical evidence is also the spine of your legal case. At Attorney 911, we integrate your medical care with your legal strategy. We translate the complex terminology of your pathology reports—terms like “epithelioid,” “sarcomatoid,” or “muconaldehyde-DNA adducts”—into a narrative that a Harris County jury can understand.

Evidence Preservation: The 14-Day Protocol

Every day you wait to hire an attorney, the corporation that poisoned you is destroying evidence. Facilities like the old shipyards along the Clinton Drive corridor are being demolished. Equipment is being scrapped. Employee records from the 1970s and 80s are being “purged” according to retention schedules.

When you hire Attorney 911, we execute a Multi-Phase Response Protocol within the first 14 days:

1. Immediate Spoliation Demands: We send formal letters to your current and former employers mandating the preservation of all safety logs, air monitoring data, and material safety data sheets (MSDS).
2. FOIA Requests: We subpoena OSHA and EPA records for every facility where you worked, looking for a history of violations and citations.
3. Witness Preservation: We identify and interview your retired co-workers before their memories fade or they become unavailable. As Christopher W. noted in his review: “I am so relieved to be working with a fast moving competent team!”

The clock is not your friend in toxic exposure cases. Every year of delay statistially eliminates trial-ready experts and living witnesses. The discovery rule gives you a chance, but you have to take it.

The Financial Reality: Uncapping Your Future

The medical costs of mesothelioma treatment at a facility like MD Anderson can exceed $1 million. For a family in the City of Houston already struggling with the emotional weight of a diagnosis, this financial burden is crushing.

We fight for compensation that covers:

• Past and Future Medical Bills: Not just what you’ve spent, but what you will need for immunotherapy and home care.
• Lost Earning Capacity: Industrial trades like pipefitting and welding require physical health that toxic exposure destroys.
• Non-Economic Damages: The value of the time you lost with your grandchildren, the physical pain of respiratory failure, and the mental anguish of knowing your life was cut short for corporate profit.

As Jamin M. said: “Anyone who needs a quality attorney can look no further.” We have recovered millions for our clients, and we are ready to do the same for you.

A Final Word to Houston Families

You have spent your life building the City of Houston. You showed up, worked overtime, and did the jobs nobody else wanted. You were told that the risk is “just part of the job.” It wasn’t. The risk was a product of choices made in boardrooms by executives who knew exactly what asbestos and benzene did to the human body.

Your diagnosis is not an accident—it’s an injury. And in Harris County, we have a legal system that says those who cause injuries must pay for them.

Ralph Manginello and his team are ready to carry this fight. From the bargaining table at a mediation with Peter Taaffe (hear that episode here) to a federal courtroom in the Southern District of Texas, we are your advocates.

You don’t need a lawyer who wants to be your friend. You need a lawyer who knows how to be a corporate defense team’s worst nightmare. You need Attorney 911.

Call 1-888-ATTY-911. The consultation is free. The fight is just beginning.

Attorney 911 / The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC
Hablamos Español. Su estatus migratorio no importa.
Principal Office: Houston, Texas
1-888-288-9911