Louisiana Mesothelioma Settlements
The vast majority of mesothelioma lawsuits filed in Louisiana are settled before ever reaching trial, allowing patients and their families to receive funds for medical expenses, lost income, pain, suffering, and other damages. These settlements can provide peace of mind for families struggling with a mesothelioma diagnosis, easing the financial burden of the illness and allowing more time for healing.
Last Updated:
- May 16, 2025
What Is the Average Payout for Mesothelioma Victims?
On average, mesothelioma settlements reached before trial range from $500,000 to $10 million. However, results vary and are not guaranteed. The compensation each mesothelioma patient and their family may receive depends on a variety of factors, including the following:
- The severity of the patient’s illness
- The evidence of each defendant’s negligence or wrongdoing
- The knowledge of the defendant regarding the dangers of asbestos
- The number of defendants responsible for the patient’s exposure to asbestos
- The amount of medical expenses for past and and future care
- The amount of potential earnings the patient has lost due to the illness
- The number of surviving family members and dependents of the patient
Example Mesothelioma Settlement Amounts in Louisiana
Our sponsor, Baron & Budd, P.C., have achieved some of the largest verdicts of their kind for Louisiana families struggling with mesothelioma and for those who have lost loved ones to the illness. Baron & Budd’s Louisiana mesothelioma lawyers have recovered countless multi-million dollar settlements for victims of mesothelioma, including the following:
Over $9 million in total settlements
for a woman who was diagnosed with epithelioid peritoneal mesothelioma after exposure to asbestos on her father’s dirty work clothes as a child. Her father worked for less than six months at various petrochemical facilities along the Mississippi River.
$8 million in total settlements
for a Local 53 insulator diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma after exposure to asbestos while working in oil refineries and chemical plants throughout Louisiana. Years earlier, he had been diagnosed with a non-malignant asbestos-related disease.
Over $7 million in total settlements
for a pipefitter and welder who worked at many petrochemical plants along the Mississippi River around Baton Rouge. He suffered from biphasic pleural mesothelioma, and the settlements provided peace of mind for him and his family.
Over $7 million in total settlements
for a boilermaker who worked at many petrochemical facilities along the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. He suffered from pleural mesothelioma.
$6.2 million in total settlements
for a proud father of two and his family. He was diagnosed with mesothelioma at just 52 years of age after being forced to quit his job as a lifelong union boilermaker who worked at various shipyards and plants throughout Louisiana. He had to give up the things he once loved, such as fishing and gardening. He was so sick that he could not even watch his daughter cheer at football games.
Over $6 million in total settlements
for a longshoreman and cargo handler on the Mississippi River who loaded and unloaded asbestos cargo on ships, wharves, and warehouses in the Port of New Orleans. He suffered from pleural mesothelioma.
Over $5 million in total settlements
for a family man who was exposed to asbestos in the 1950s and 1960s while working as an operator and laborer at a Baton Rouge chemical plant. He suffered from pleural mesothelioma.
Over $4 million in total settlements
for a union pipefitter and welder exposed to asbestos at aluminum plants, chemical plants, oil refineries, and power plants in Southeast Louisiana. He suffered from epithelioid pleural mesothelioma.
While Baron & Budd, P.C. has a proven track record of success in mesothelioma settlements, results vary and are not guaranteed.
Questions About Compensation?
Louisiana Mesothelioma Advocates can answer your questions and provide you with helpful information.
Benefits of Mesothelioma Settlements vs. Verdicts
While going to a jury trial in a mesothelioma lawsuit may result in higher compensation than a settlement, there’s no guarantee that you will win your case in court. Therefore, it’s a gamble to have a jury make the call. Also, trials are expensive. For instance, you must pay experts to testify.
Settlements typically come at a lower cost than trial, and settlement recipients can collect compensation far sooner than those awarded verdicts at trial. The quicker compensation settlements offer often makes them a more suitable choice for families with a more immediate need for funding.
We place the settlement funds we get in what we call the ‘family fund account’ for any immediate and extended family member that needs any help with bills, school supplies, repairs, etc., and when Hurricane Katrina hit, we were able to make it through without having to wait on the government assistance.
- Client of Our Sponsor, Baron & Budd, P.C.
Frequently Asked Questions
When facing a mesothelioma diagnosis, families may have countless questions about the path forward, especially when it comes to pursuing compensation for their loved one’s suffering. Below are the answers to some of the questions we hear most frequently.
How Long Does It Take to Get a Mesothelioma Settlement?
In most cases, mesothelioma lawsuits last between nine months and two years. However, if the case is settled outside of court, it will likely take far less time than a case that goes to trial.
Who Is Eligible to Receive a Mesothelioma Settlement?
A person diagnosed with mesothelioma may be eligible to settle a claim without going to court. Additionally, families of patients who passed away from mesothelioma can file suit for their loved one’s wrongful death, potentially leading to a settlement.
How Long Does it Take to Receive the Settlement Money?
Most mesothelioma patients who accept settlement offers will receive payment within one to three months from the date the proper paperwork is filed. However, this process can take longer if there are issues with Medicare, Medicaid, or private health insurers.
What Happens to a Settlement if the Patient Dies Before the Case Is Settled?
If a mesothelioma patient files a lawsuit but passes away before the case settles, certain surviving family members, such as a spouse, child, or parent, can continue the suit as a survival action. In these actions, families can seek additional damages for funeral and burial expenses, lost inheritance, and more.
Contact the Louisiana Mesothelioma Advocates Today
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma after exposure to asbestos in Louisiana, you may be eligible to recover significant financial compensation for your illness through a mesothelioma lawsuit settlement. At Louisiana Mesothelioma Advocates, we will connect you with the legal resources at our sponsor, Baron & Budd, P.C., who can help you make informed decisions about pursuing compensation, if you desire.
Content Reviewed by
Todd Kale
Todd Kale meets with mesothelioma patients and their families across Louisiana to investigate their asbestos exposure, providing compassionate support and guidance during a difficult time.