Asbestos Exposure at Bollinger Shipyards in Louisiana

Bollinger Shipyards specializes in the construction, repair, and conversion of an array of commercial and military vessels. The 13 facilities operated by Bollinger Shipyards are located along the Louisiana Gulf Cost, Texas Gulf Coast, and the Mississippi River. And unfortunately, some of the workers at the Bollinger Shipyard in Louisiana may have been exposed to asbestos during their time of employment, especially if it was before 1980.

Founded in 1946, Bollinger Shipyards continues to be owned and operated by the Bollinger family. Since 1984, the company has supplied the United States Coast Guard and Navy with all of their patrol boats. Bollinger currently services deepwater vessels and shallow-draft vessels, in addition to operating 40 dry docks.

Where Exposure May Have Occurred

Bollinger Shipyards makes a concerted effort at ensuring the safety of the environment and its workers. However, it was once very common for companies, including Bollinger Shipyards, to use asbestos, which caused a great number of workers to contract asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma or asbestosis. Click here to learn more about asbestos exposure and how it may happen.

As a result, many workers at companies like Bollinger where asbestos exposure was common are at a high risk for the development of diseases related to asbestos exposure. For example, many workers who were regularly exposed to asbestos developed the asbestos cancer mesothelioma, which affects the lining of the heart, lungs, stomach, and/or other organs throughout the body.

If you or a loved one has experienced the symptoms of asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma, we can refer you to a medical professional with experience treating these types of diseases. Seeking immediate medical attention will result in the most favorable outcome for you and your family, especially if you can enlist the guidance of a medical professional who has experience in diagnosing and managing asbestos-related diseases.

Getting Legal Assistance

There is no amount of money in the world that can take away the grief of losing someone to an illness or the day-to-day suffering of a loved one. Winning a lawsuit or achieving a settlement can, however, provide tremendous financial relief.

We at Landry & Swarr will help you to navigate the complex legal process so that you receive the financial compensation that is owed to you and your family. We will gather all of the most important information so that a strong connection between the contracted illness and the cause of the illness is established beyond a reasonable doubt. To get started on the path to financial recovery, contact us at (866) 275-8706.