Texas has been a focal point for asbestos-related cases due to its history of industries like oil refining, shipbuilding, and construction, where asbestos exposure was prevalent.
Navigating Occupational Exposure
Asbestos-related diseases primarily affect individuals exposed to concentrated asbestos levels in industrial settings over prolonged periods. High-risk occupations include asbestos mining, manufacturing (insulation, piping, ceiling/flooring materials), shipbuilding, welding, plumbing, pipe fitting, steam fitting, railroads, building demolition, and construction. Occupational exposure was significantly reduced after federal and state governments implemented rigorous asbestos regulations in the 1970s. However, workers are still navigating asbestos-related compensation claims, and Roven Camp’s attorneys provide top-notch legal support in Houston.