Louisiana Mesothelioma Information

Louisiana is America's 25th most populated state with nearly four and a half million residents. Many of Louisiana's shipyard, power plant, and construction site workers have been exposed to asbestos. Many of the Louisiana companies that manufactured, sold, or installed dangerous asbestos products did so despite knowing of its deadly hazards as early as 1920. These companies then failed to warn or protect their workers, causing many to contract mesothelioma.

Louisiana Mesothelioma Statistics

According to a study conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics, 47 people died of mesothelioma in Louisiana in 1999. The highest number of mesothelioma deaths in Louisiana occurred in Jefferson (14) and East Baton Rouge (5). Both parishes ranked among the top 50 U.S. counties for mesothelioma mortality rates, among citizens age 15 and over. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, a Louisiana mesothelioma lawyer can evaluate your case. An attorney can also help determine the responsible parties and obtain compensation for your injuries.

Louisiana Mesothelioma Treatment

Although no hospitals or medical centers in Louisiana are operating under a designation from the National Cancer Institute, many facilities offer residents quality mesothelioma treatment.

Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
504-568-5151

Ochsner Cancer Institute
New Orleans, Louisiana
504-842-3708

Tulane Cancer Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
504-988-6060

Feist-Weiller Cancer Center, LSU Health Sciences Center
Shreveport, Louisiana
318-813-1000

Contact a Mesothelioma Attorney

For more information about mesothelioma lawsuits in Louisiana, contact a mesothelioma attorney for a consultation. To get started, find a lawyer in your area using LawyerShop’s legal directory.