Town of Richland Springs Toxic Exposure and Dangerous Industry Advocacy: Holding Corporations Accountable for Your Health

The pecan orchards and cattle ranches of San Saba County have long been the lifeblood of the Town of Richland Springs. For generations, the hardworking men and women of this community have worked the land, maintained the railroad lines that crisscross Central Texas, and built the homes and businesses that define our Hill Country heritage. You did the difficult work to provide for your family, trusting that the tools you used, the chemicals you sprayed, and the materials you handled were safe. You didn’t know that the fine white dust from the insulation in your workshop or the herbicides you applied to your acreage would one day trigger a terminal diagnosis. Now, as the cough lingers or the tremors begin, you realize that the silence from the manufacturers was a choice—a choice that valued their corporate profits over your life.

At Attorney 911, we know that a diagnosis of mesothelioma, acute myeloid leukemia (AML), or Parkinson’s disease isn’t just a medical event; it is a moment of profound betrayal. Whether you were exposed while working for the Lower Colorado River Authority, maintaining equipment for the historic Santa Fe railroad lines near San Saba, or applying paraquat and Roundup to your property, you have rights that have existed for decades. We are not a settlement mill that treats your life like a file number. Our founding attorney, Ralph Manginello, has spent over 27 years in state and federal courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, fighting against the largest corporations in the world. He was part of the litigation team that held British Petroleum (BP) accountable for the Texas City Refinery explosion—a case resulting in over $2.1 billion in total compensation. Together with Lupe Peña, a former insurance defense insider who used to see how corporate legal teams suppressed these claims, we provide a level of aggressive, data-driven advocacy that is unmatched in Central Texas. If you or a loved one in the Town of Richland Springs is facing the consequences of toxic exposure, call us now at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential case evaluation.

The Science of Betrayal: How Toxic Substances Destroy the Human Body

To win a toxic tort case in Town of Richland Springs, you must do more than simply state that you are sick; you must prove how the substance caused your disease at the cellular level. Most law firms avoid the science because it is difficult. We lead with it. Understanding the biological mechanism of your illness is the first step toward holding the responsible parties accountable.

Asbestos and the Mechanism of Frustrated Phagocytosis

In Town of Richland Springs, many residents were exposed to asbestos during the renovation of older buildings, through brake and clutch repair, or in industrial settings. Asbestos is a mineral made of microscopic fibers that are virtually indestructible. When you inhale these fibers, they travel deep into your lungs, specifically to the alveolar regions. Unlike organic dust, which your body can break down, asbestos fibers are biopersistent. Your body’s immune cells, called macrophages, attempt to engulf and destroy these foreign fibers in a process called phagocytosis.

However, asbestos fibers—particularly the needle-like amphibole fibers found in many industrial products—are often too long for the macrophage to fully wrap around. This results in “frustrated phagocytosis.” The macrophage essentially explodes while trying to digest the fiber, releasing a cascade of inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) directly into your lung tissue. This creates a state of chronic, permanent inflammation. Over a latency period of 15 to 50 years, this oxidative stress causes DNA damage and deactivates critical tumor suppressor genes like BAP1 and p16. When these “brakes” on cell growth are removed, the mesothelial cells in the lining of your lungs (pleural) or abdomen (peritoneal) begin to divide uncontrollably, leading to mesothelioma.

Attorney Ralph Manginello explains the complexities of high-value cases and what it takes to win against corporate giants on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmMwE7GqUFI

Benzene and the Genetic Rewriting of Your Blood

If you worked in the petroleum industry or in the maintenance shops in Town of Richland Springs, benzene exposure is a primary concern. Benzene (C₆H₆) is a known Group 1 human carcinogen, as classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). https://monographs.iarc.who.int

The danger of benzene is not the chemical itself, but how your liver processes it. Your body uses an enzyme called CYP2E1 to metabolize benzene into benzene oxide, which then creates muconaldehyde and hydroquinone. These reactive metabolites travel through your bloodstream and concentrate in your bone marrow—the factory where your blood is made. These toxins specifically attack hematopoietic stem cells. They cause specific chromosomal translocations, such as t(8;21) or inv(16), which are the hallmark genetic signatures of benzene-induced Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). By the time you are diagnosed in Town of Richland Springs, the damage to your DNA was likely set in motion years ago during your time in the field or the factory.

Tier 1 Focus: Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure in Town of Richland Springs

Mesothelioma is a devastating diagnosis, but it is not “bad luck.” It is a man-made disease caused almost exclusively by asbestos exposure. For decades, companies like Johns-Manville, Owens Corning, and Pittsburgh Corning knew that their products were killing the very people who used them. In the Town of Richland Springs, exposure often occurred in seemingly “safe” environments—the local school buildings, the auto repair shops along Highway 190, or the ranch workshops where older insulation and gaskets were handled without respiratory protection.

The Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust System: There is Money Waiting for You

One of the most common misconceptions we hear in Town of Richland Springs is that you cannot sue because the company that manufactured the asbestos is bankrupt. This is exactly what the corporations want you to think. In reality, when these companies filed for bankruptcy, the courts forced them to set aside billions of dollars into Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts to compensate future victims.

Currently, there are over 60 active trusts holding approximately $30 billion in remaining assets. If you were a pipefitter, a mechanic, or a construction worker in San Saba County, you may qualify for claims against 10 or 15 different trusts simultaneously.

• The Manville Trust: Currently paying roughly 5% of approved claim values, having paid out billions since its inception.
• The Owens Corning / Fibreboard Trust: Holds substantial assets for those exposed to Kaylo insulation.
• The USG Asbestos Trust: Compensates those exposed to joint compounds and wallboard products.

The critical issue for Town of Richland Springs residents is that these payment percentages represent a finite pool of money. As more claims are filed nationwide, the percentages can drop. Waiting to file your claim is not just a delay—it is a literal loss of compensation.

The Convergence of Civil Litigation and Trust Claims

Our strategy at Attorney 911 is to pursue a “Dual Path” approach. We don’t just file your trust claims; we investigate every solvent (non-bankrupt) company that may have contributed to your exposure. Many manufacturers of gaskets, pumps, and valves never went bankrupt and can still be sued for full compensatory and punitive damages in civil court. This approach ensures that you maximize every available dollar for your medical care and your family’s future.

As Ralph Manginello explains in this podcast episode, the statute of limitations can be your biggest enemy if you don’t understand the discovery rule: https://share.transistor.fm/s/bddc1426

Tier 1 Focus: Agricultural Chemical Exposure (Roundup and Paraquat)

For the farmers and ranchers in and around Town of Richland Springs, the land is everything. But the chemicals marketed to you as essential tools for your livelihood have left a legacy of neurological and oncological destruction.

Roundup and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, was marketed by Monsanto for decades as “safer than table salt.” We now know this was a lie. The “Monsanto Papers”—internal documents unsealed during litigation—show that the company ghostwrote scientific studies and manipulated EPA reviews to hide the link between Roundup and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL).

If you are a resident of Town of Richland Springs who used Roundup regularly on your acreage or in your landscaping business and have been diagnosed with DLBCL (Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma) or Follicular Lymphoma, you are not alone. Juries across the country have seen this evidence and responded with massive verdicts, including a $2.25 billion verdict in Philadelphia and multiple hundreds-of-millions awards in California and Missouri. These cases prove that when the science is presented correctly, the truth wins.

Paraquat and the Parkinson’s Link

Paraquat is one of the most toxic herbicides on the market, so dangerous that just one sip can be fatal. For the commercial applicators in San Saba County, the danger was more insidious: chronic inhalation and dermal absorption. Paraquat’s molecular structure is nearly identical to MPP+, a known neurotoxin that specifically kills dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra—the exact part of the brain lost in Parkinson’s disease.

Studies of agricultural workers have shown that those who used Paraquat have a 150% to 250% higher risk of developing Parkinson’s. If you live in Town of Richland Springs and are experiencing the “Parkinson’s shuffle,” tremors, or rigidity after years of herbicide application, these companies owe you for the future they took away from you.

Axis 2: Dangerous Industry Worker Injuries in San Saba County

While toxic substances kill slowly, industrial accidents in the construction, railroad, and utility sectors in Central Texas can change a life in a millisecond. We represent the workers who build Town of Richland Springs, and we know that your employer’s primary goal after an accident is to shield themselves from liability by hiding behind workers’ compensation.

The Truth About Workers’ Comp: You May Be Entitled to 10x More

In Texas, if your employer carries workers’ compensation, they generally have “immunity” from being sued directly. Your employer and their insurance carrier will tell you that the small weekly check you receive is all you are ever going to get. They are wrong.

At Attorney 911, we look for “Third-Party Liability.” If your injury in Town of Richland Springs was caused by a defective tool, a negligent contractor from a different company, or a property owner who failed to maintain a safe site, you can file a third-party personal injury claim. These claims allow you to recover for pain and suffering, mental anguish, and full lost earning capacity—damages that workers’ comp does not pay.

FELA: Rights for Town of Richland Springs Railroad Workers

The railroad industry has a long history in our region, but railroad workers are not covered by standard workers’ compensation. Instead, they are protected by the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA). Under 45 U.S.C. § 51, railroads are held to a much stricter standard than regular employers. https://railroads.dot.gov

If you were a track worker or conductor near Town of Richland Springs and were injured because of a lack of proper equipment, repetitive stress, or exposure to diesel fumes and asbestos, you have the right to a jury trial. The “featherweight” burden of proof in FELA cases means that if the railroad was even 1% responsible for your injury, you can recover.

The Insider Advantage: Why Lupe Peña and Ralph Manginello are Different

In Town of Richland Springs, you need more than a lawyer who “takes cases”; you need a team that knows the defense playbook. Lupe Peña spent years on the other side. He sat in the conference rooms of major insurance companies and defense firms, helping them find ways to minimize payouts to people exactly like you. He saw how they used medical records to “blame the victim” and how they delayed litigation to pressure families into lowball settlements.

When you hire Attorney 911, Lupe uses that insider intelligence to stay three steps ahead of the defense. We know what questions they will ask at your deposition, and we know how to structure your demand to make it impossible for them to deny the truth. Combined with Ralph Manginello’s “beast” reputation in the courtroom, this creates a formidable force that corporate legal teams would rather settle with than face in a San Saba County courthouse.

Hear Ralph and Lupe discuss how the insurance industry really works in the Attorney 911 podcast: https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3991f05

Statutory Limits and the Urgency of Evidence in Town of Richland Springs

The clock is currently ticking on your rights. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003, you generally have two years from the date of your injury to file a claim. However, for toxic exposures, the “Discovery Rule” is your lifeline. This rule states that the two-year period does not begin until you knew, or reasonably should have known, that you were injured and that someone else’s conduct caused it.

But even if the legal deadline is years away, the evidence deadline is today. In Town of Richland Springs, as old barns are torn down and long-lived witnesses pass away, the proof of your exposure disappears. We move immediately to:

1. Preserve Employment Records: Subpoenaing old manifests and safety logs from San Saba County employers.
2. Collect Air Sampling Data: Accessing OSHA and EPA records for local facilities through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
3. Secure Co-worker Testimony: Identifying and interviewing the people you worked with 30 years ago while their memories are still intact.

Medical Resources for Town of Richland Springs Residents

A legal claim is only as strong as the medical evidence supporting it. If you suspect your illness is work-related, you need to see specialists who understand occupational medicine.

• MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston): Located approximately 260 miles from Town of Richland Springs, MD Anderson is the world leader in treating mesothelioma and benzene-related leukemias. Their thoracic oncology program is the gold standard for asbestos-related cancers. https://www.mdanderson.org
• UT Health Tyler (Pulmonary Specialty): A regional leader in diagnosing asbestosis and silicosis, offering specialized testing that general practitioners often miss.
• Scott & White Medical Center (Temple): One of the closest major academic medical centers to San Saba County, providing comprehensive oncology and neurology for Parkinson’s patients.

The medical documentation from these institutions—including B-Reader X-ray interpretations and immunohistochemistry biopsy results—is the evidence that makes insurance companies pay. We guide you through this process, ensuring your medical path and your legal path are perfectly aligned.

Occupational Safety and Your Rights in Town of Richland Springs

Whether you are working in a warehouse, on a construction site, or in a local utility facility, federal law protects your right to a safe workplace. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards are not suggestions; they are the law.

• 29 CFR 1910.1001: Governs asbestos limits in the workplace.
• 29 CFR 1926.651: Sets the specific requirements for trench and excavation safety to prevent collapses.
• 29 CFR 1910.1200: The “Hazard Communication” standard, which requires your employer to tell you about the chemicals you are handling.

If your employer in Town of Richland Springs violated these regulations and you were hurt or made sick, that is “negligence per se.” It means they broke the law, and that violation is evidence of their liability.

Ralph breaks down how the process of a personal injury claim works for workers in this detailed video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwzYymneDVs

Frequently Asked Questions for Town of Richland Springs Residents

Can I file a mesothelioma claim in Town of Richland Springs if my exposure was 40 years ago?

Yes. Because mesothelioma has a latency period of 20 to 50 years, the law recognizes that you couldn’t have sued sooner. The two-year statute of limitations in Texas typically begins at the time of your diagnosis, not your exposure.

What if I don’t remember exactly which asbestos brand I handled?

That is extremely common, and it is why we use a massive internal database of every industrial site in Texas. If you tell us you worked at a specific power plant or refinery near Town of Richland Springs between 1974 and 1978, we can identify exactly which manufacturers’ products were used at that site during those years.

Will hiring a lawyer affect my VA benefits?

No. For the many veterans in Town of Richland Springs, it is important to know that legal claims against private manufacturers and VA disability benefits are separate. You can receive both. In fact, we often use VA medical records to help prove your legal case.

Does my immigration status matter?

Absolutely not. Lupe Peña and our team are committed to protecting all workers. Your right to compensation for being poisoned or injured on a Town of Richland Springs job site is protected by federal law, regardless of where you were born. Hablamos Español. Our primary goal is your health and your justice.

How much does this cost?

We work on a contingency fee basis. This means we advance all the costs of the case—the thousands of dollars for expert witnesses, medical records, and filing fees. You pay nothing unless we win your case. If we don’t get you a check, you don’t owe us a dime.

Why Town of Richland Springs Trusts Attorney 911

We are not just practitioners of the law; we are members of your community. Ralph Manginello grew up in the Memorial area of Houston and has built a career defending the rights of Texans for 27+ years. Our 4.9-star rating across 270+ Google reviews is a reflection of how we treat our clients—like family.

As Chad H. shared in his verified Google review: “A true PITT BULL and fighter. He don’t play! I cannot express enough on how grateful we truly are for Atty. Manginello and his team… You are NOT a pest to them and you are NOT just some client that’s caught in the middle of many other cases. You are FAMILY to them.”

When the corporations chose to hide the danger, they thought nobody would fight back for the workers in places like the Town of Richland Springs. They were wrong. We are here to bring the fight to their doorstep.

Your Pathway to Compensation Starts Today

The time for questions is over; the time for action is now. Whether you are facing a terminal diagnosis or a life-altering injury, you deserve a legal team that brings federal court experience and insider defense intelligence to your side. We have recovered millions of dollars for victims of corporate negligence across Texas, and we are ready to do the same for you in San Saba County.

Attorney 911 | The Manginello Law Firm
Principal Office: Houston, Texas
Serving Town of Richland Springs and all of Texas

Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for your free consultation. We are available 24/7 to answer your legal emergency.

This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical or legal advice. Every case is unique. Results vary based on facts and circumstances. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Detailed Substance Analysis: Benzene and the Town of Richland Springs Workforce

Benzene exposure is a pervasive threat throughout many Texas industries, and for residents of Town of Richland Springs who may have traveled to the coast for work or were involved in local chemical transport, the risks are substantial. Benzene is a natural component of crude oil and a byproduct of many industrial processes. Because it evaporates into the air quickly, it is inhaled by workers often without them realizing they are being poisoned.

The OSHA Failure: 1 ppm vs. Scientific Reality

OSHA currently sets the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for benzene at 1 part per million (ppm). https://www.osha.gov/benzene. However, the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) recommends a threshold limit of only 0.5 ppm. The “legal” limit is often higher than the “safe” limit. In Town of Richland Springs, if you worked around fuel, solvents, or in a refinery and your employer says they were “within the limits,” they may still be liable for your MDS or leukemia.

Symptoms You Should Not Ignore

Because benzene attacks the bone marrow, the early signs are often subtle. Residents in Town of Richland Springs should be vigilant for:

1. Extreme, Unexplained Fatigue: A result of decreased red blood cell production (anemia).
2. Frequent Infections: Your body isn’t making enough white blood cells to fight off simple colds or sinus infections.
3. Easy Bruising or Petechiae: Small red dots on the skin indicate that your platelet count is low—a direct sign of bone marrow toxicity.
4. Shortness of Breath: Your blood can no longer carry oxygen efficiently to your tissues.

If you are experiencing these symptoms and have a history of working around chemicals, you need a hematologic evaluation and a legal team that can connect those labs to your work history.

Learn more about documenting your symptoms and your workplace history in Ralph’s evidence guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLbpzrmogTs

Tier 2: FELA and Railroad Worker Diseases in Central Texas

For those who worked on the rail lines helping move the cattle and pecans of Town of Richland Springs, the railroad was more than a job—it was a way of life. But for decades, the major railroads (BNSF, Union Pacific) treated their workers as expendable components of the machine.

Asbestos in the Roundhouse

Until the 1980s, locomotives were saturated with asbestos. It was on the steam lines, inside the cladding of the engine, and most dangerously, in the brake shoes. Every time a worker in Town of Richland Springs inspected those brakes or worked in a roundhouse, they breathed in clouds of chrysotile asbestos dust. Because of the enclosed nature of railroad maintenance facilities, these concentrations were often hundreds of times higher than the outdoor background levels.

Diesel Exhaust: The Invisible Killer

The IARC has classified diesel engine exhaust as a Group 1 carcinogen. https://www.iarc.who.int. Railroad workers who spent their shifts in the cabs of locomotives or in rail yards were exposed to massive quantities of “diesel soot”—ultrafine particles that lodge deep in the lungs and enter the bloodstream. This chronic exposure is directly linked to lung cancer and bladder cancer. Under FELA, you are entitled to compensation for these diseases, even if you smoked. The railroad had a duty to provide you with adequate ventilation and protective equipment, and they failed.

Tier 1 Focus: Construction Industry Hazards in San Saba County

The Town of Richland Springs is built on the sweat and labor of the construction trades. But contractors frequently cut corners on safety equipment to save on “overhead,” and it is the workers who pay the price with their lives.

Scaffold Falls: When “Good Enough” Isn’t

Under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L, scaffolds must be designed by a qualified person and include guardrails, midrails, and toe-boards. https://www.osha.gov/scaffolding. Yet, in Texas construction, we see workers on Town of Richland Springs job sites being told to use makeshift platforms or scaffolds missing essential components.

When you fall from a scaffold, the injuries are often permanent: traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord damage, and multiple compound fractures. If the scaffold was built incorrectly by a different subcontractor, you have a massive third-party lawsuit. We have seen these cases result in settlements exceeding $1 million precisely because the violation was so obvious and preventable.

Trench Collapses: The Heaviness of Greed

A single cubic yard of San Saba County soil weighs about 3,000 pounds—as much as a compact car. When a trench wall collapses because an employer didn’t want to spend the money on shoring or a trench box, the worker is crushed instantly. Death by “compression asphyxia” occurs within minutes as the weight of the dirt makes it impossible for the lungs to expand.

OSHA requires protective systems for any trench 5 feet deep or more. If your loved one was killed in a Town of Richland Springs trench collapse, there is almost certainly a claim for gross negligence. These are not accidents; they are preventable tragedies caused by a refusal to follow the law.

Watch Ralph Manginello explain how we identify third-party liability on construction sites: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqYeRjbR9PI

Managing the Emotional Toll of Toxic Exposure

A toxic exposure case is longer and more emotionally taxing than a simple car wreck. In Town of Richland Springs, patients often feel isolated, wondering why they are the only ones getting sick. The truth is that there are likely others from your exact plant or crew who are facing the same diagnosis.

We Are Your Shield Against Defense Tactics

As your case progresses, the corporate lawyers will try to blame your genetics, your age, or even your diet. They will dig into your private medical history to find anything to use against you. This is where Lupe Peña’s background is vital. He knows their “medical records raid” strategy and how to shut it down. We protect your privacy while ensuring the focus stays where it belongs: on the company that poisoned you.

As Jamin M. shared in his review: “Mr. Manginello guided me through the whole process with great expertise. He kept me calm and appraised at every step of the process. He was tenacious, accessible, and determined… things may not have turned out for me the way they did had I not had him on my side.”

The Multiple Pathways to Financial Security

We believe in a comprehensive compensation strategy for all Town of Richland Springs families. This includes:

By pursuing all 5 pathways simultaneously, we create a financial “safety net” that allows you to focus on your health. Most firms leave money on the table because they don’t know the trusts or the third-party providers. We don’t.

The Scientific and Regulatory Framework: Knowledge is Power

Every case we build for a Town of Richland Springs resident is anchored in the regulations. When a company violates an OSHA PEL for benzene or an EPA MCL for PFAS in your water, they are in violation of the federal trust. https://www.epa.gov/pfas

The EPA recently finalized a 4.0 parts per trillion limit for PFOA and PFOS in public drinking water. If your community’s water near Town of Richland Springs tests above this level, the manufacturers of these “forever chemicals”—like 3M and DuPont—may be liable for your kidney or testicular cancer. This is an active and evolving area of law, and your proximity to industrial sites in San Saba County makes this a critical issue to monitor.

More FAQ for Town of Richland Springs Residents

What if I was only exposed to asbestos for a few months?

There is no safe level of asbestos. Even short-term, high-intensity exposure—like a summer job during a school renovation or a three-month stint at a shipyard—has been scientifically proven to cause mesothelioma.

Can I sue for a family member who has already passed away?

Yes. Texas law allows for both “Wrongful Death” claims (to compensate the family for their loss) and “Survival Actions” (to recover for the pain and suffering of the deceased before they passed). Do not wait; the two-year clock often starts at the date of death.

How do I prove I have “asbestos in my lungs” without a biopsy?

For non-malignant cases like asbestosis, we use HRCT (High-Resolution Computed Tomography) and B-Reader chest X-rays. These tests identify pleural plaques and interstitial fibrosis which are the “footprints” of asbestos exposure.

Can I change lawyers if I’m already with a large “TV firm”?

Yes. Many clients come to us after realizing the large national firms have handed their case to a junior paralegal. At Attorney 911, you have direct access to Ralph Manginello. If your calls aren’t being returned, you have every right to switch to a firm that treats you like a priority in Town of Richland Springs.

Your Next Steps: Reclaiming Your Future in Town of Richland Springs

You have spent your life working for others. Now, it is time for someone to work for you. The legal process for toxic exposure is a marathon, but we have the stamina and the resources to see it through to the finish line. We have the military veterans, the refinery workers, and the ranch hands of Town of Richland Springs in mind with everything we do.

When you call 1-888-ATTY-911, you aren’t just hiring a law firm; you are enlisting a team that has taken on the biggest corporations in human history and won. We don’t back down, and we don’t settle for less than you deserve.

As Stephanie H. wrote in her verified Google review: “When I felt I had no hope or direction, Leonor reached out to me… she took all the weight of my worries off my shoulders and I just never felt so taken care of.”

Don’t let the corporations win a second time by keeping you silent. Call us now at 1-888-ATTY-911 and let your voice be heard. The consultation is always free, and there is never a fee unless we win.

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Detailed Analysis of Silica and Fracking Sand in West and Central Texas

For many in the Town of Richland Springs, the boom of the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale meant good-paying jobs. But if you were a “frac sand” worker or “roughneck,” you may have been inhaling respirable crystalline silica every day.

Silica is a mineral that, when pulverized during the fracking process, creates a dust as fine as talc. When you inhale this dust, it creates scar tissue in your lungs—a disease called silicosis. Unlike mesothelioma, which takes decades, “accelerated silicosis” can kill a healthy 30-year-old worker in less than five years.

OSHA issued a Hazard Alert for silica in hydraulic fracturing over a decade ago, warning companies they were not doing enough to protect workers. https://www.osha.gov/silica-crystalline. If you worked in the Texas oilfields and are struggling to breathe, you may have a massive products liability claim against the manufacturers of the sand and the equipment used to move it.

The Heavy Metal Threat: Lead and Manganese

Industrial welders and those who worked in shipyard repair near Town of Richland Springs face the threat of manganese and lead poisoning. Welding fumes contain manganese, a neurotoxin that causes “Manganism”—a condition that mimics Parkinson’s disease but is caused entirely by inhalation of metal fumes.

If you were a career welder and were told you have “early-onset Parkinson’s,” you need an evaluation for manganism. The manufacturers of welding rods, such as Lincoln Electric and Hobart, have known about this risk since the 1940s. We hold them accountable for the failure to warn you.

As Ralph explains in our YouTube channel guide to offshore and industrial accidents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vd_HVPtPf4

Closing the Gap Between Greed and Justice

The corporations responsible for your exposure have thousands of employees and billions in revenue. They have teams of lawyers whose only job is to ensure you get nothing. But they don’t have Ralph Manginello. They don’t have the former defense-side expertise of Lupe Peña. And they don’t have the truth.

In Town of Richland Springs, we are your advocates. We are your fighters. We are your legal emergency responders. Call us today.

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