Pipe Yard Cancer Lawyers in New Orleans, LA

PIPE YARD LITIGATION

PIPE YARD CANCER LAWYERS IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

For years, the government and oil companies have known about the risk of cancer from oil drilling activities.

WHAT ARE PIPE YARD CANCER RISKS?

Oil extraction and pipe yard work can expose workers to dangerous radioactive materials and toxic chemicals. In 1989, OSHA released a bulletin warning that pipes used in oil and gas production could contain radioactive contamination that may become airborne during welding and handling. Today, we know these risks extend beyond workers and can impact surrounding communities through environmental exposure. Potential exposure sources include:

Oil and gas extraction sites
Pipe yards and storage facilities
Contaminated tubing and casing
Welding and pipe cutting operations
Airborne radioactive particles
Long-term industrial contamination

Tubing and casing can accumulate naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) over time, increasing the risk of prolonged exposure for workers handling these materials daily. Oil companies may have known about these dangers for years while failing to adequately protect workers from exposure.

HEALTH AND LEGAL IMPACTS

Exposure to radioactive materials and toxic substances linked to oil drilling operations has been associated with serious long-term health risks, particularly for pipe yard workers and others in the oil industry. Potential health impacts include:

Cancer and increased cancer risk
Radiation-related illness
Respiratory complications
Long-term toxic chemical exposure
Chronic health conditions from prolonged exposure

In recent years, pipe yard workers have obtained multi-million dollar settlements against oil companies. These lawsuits allege that companies knew radiation exposure from oil pipes could cause cancer but failed to warn or protect workers. Many workers are only now beginning to develop illnesses years after their exposure. If you worked in a pipe yard and later developed cancer or another serious illness, you may have legal rights to pursue compensation for:

Medical expenses
Lost wages
Pain and suffering
Long-term care costs

Stag Liuzza helps Louisiana workers and families seek justice for illnesses linked to oil field and pipe yard exposure.

HOW PIPE YARD EXPOSURE PUTS WORKERS AT RISK

PIPE YARD CONTAMINATION AND EXPOSURE CAN OCCUR THROUGH:

Handling contaminated oilfield tubing and casing

Welding or cutting radioactive pipe materials

Long-term exposure in pipe yards and storage facilities

Airborne radioactive dust and particles

Improper safety procedures or lack of worker protection

Repeated exposure to naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM)

HOLDING OIL COMPANIES ACCOUNTABLE

WE REPRESENT WORKERS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY PIPE YARD EXPOSURE

You may have a claim if exposure to radioactive oilfield pipes or toxic materials has affected:

Your health or cancer diagnosis
Your ability to work
Your long-term medical condition
Your family’s financial stability

We represent individuals who were exposed while working in:

Pipe yards and storage facilities
Oil and gas operations
Welding and fabrication jobs
Industrial maintenance and transportation roles

WHY PIPE YARD CANCER CASES ARE DIFFERENT

Pipe yard radiation exposure cases are highly complex and often involve decades of exposure history, industrial safety records, and scientific evidence. The companies involved may have:

Known about radioactive contamination risks for years
Failed to properly warn workers
Continued unsafe handling and storage practices
Failed to provide adequate protective equipment

These cases also frequently involve:

Naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM)
Long-term occupational exposure
Cancer diagnoses that appear years later
Large oil and gas corporations with extensive legal resources

Many workers were never informed that tubing, casing, and oilfield equipment could contain dangerous radioactive buildup.

Meanwhile, companies often move quickly to defend themselves once claims are filed. They rely on technical experts, medical consultants, and legal teams from the very beginning.

You deserve a legal team prepared to do the same.

THE IMPORTANCE OF ACTING QUICKLY

EVIDENCE CAN DISAPPEAR OVER TIME

Pipe yard injury and exposure cases often depend on safety records, contamination reports, medical documentation, and proof of workplace conditions. Important evidence may include:

Radiation and contamination records
Accident and incident reports
Safety training documentation
Medical records and exposure history

Pipe yard accidents can involve:

Toxic radioactive exposure
Explosions and fires
Unsafe equipment or procedures
Lack of proper worker protection

Over time, records can be lost, sites can change, and evidence can become harder to obtain. The sooner you act, the stronger your case may be.

WHY CHOOSE STAG LIUZZA FOR YOUR PIPE YARD CASE?

Pipe yard cancer and injury cases are complex. They often involve radioactive exposure, long-term occupational hazards, and large oil and gas companies with extensive legal resources.

Stag Liuzza represents workers and families harmed by pipe yard exposure, industrial accidents, and environmental contamination throughout Louisiana.

Our team works with medical experts, environmental specialists, and industry professionals to build strong cases designed to uncover the truth and hold negligent companies accountable.

We understand these cases are about more than records and reports. They are about workers, families, lost health, and long-term consequences.

Whether your case involves cancer, toxic exposure, or a serious pipe yard accident, we are prepared to fight for the compensation and accountability you deserve.

TRIAL VICTORY

Results That Speak

$12.5 Billion

3M settlement for public drinking water systems

In March 2024, 3M finalized a settlement of up to $12.5 billion for U.S. public water suppliers to address PFAS contamination. The agreement covers water systems with current or future detections of "forever chemicals," with funds supporting testing, filtration, and infrastructure improvements.

$1.056 Billion

Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Grefer

Jury verdict for property owners whose land was contaminated with radioactive materials from oil and gas operations.

$15 Million

Verdict for Injured Pipeyard Worker

Verdict for pipeyard worker who contracted lung cancer from exposure to Radium-226 and other radioactive materials.

$6 Million

Settlement for Commercial Auto Injury

Settlement for commercial auto injury case involving a large insurance company.

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Our Attorneys

Meet the Team

With decades of combined experience in environmental law, toxic torts, and complex litigation, Stag Liuzza's attorneys have the expertise to take on the most challenging cases.

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Michael G. Stag

CEO & Managing Partner

Over $16 billion in settlements and more than $1 billion in jury verdicts recovered for clients. Pioneered the field of oilfield cleanup litigation. Appointed by judges to leadership for several nationwide litigations.

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Ashley M. Liuzza

COO & Partner

Appointed co-lead class counsel in major environmental cases. Extensive PFAS litigation experience. Helps people who developed meningioma as a result of being prescribed Depo-Provera.

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Merritt Cunningham

Partner

Leads the pharmaceutical and medical device division. Extensive MDL and mass tort experience. Represents thousands of firefighters harmed by PFAS exposure.

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Matthew D. Rogenes

Partner

Partner and trial lawyer. Trial and settlement experience in trucking cases and maritime personal injury. Recently recovered over $20 million for clients.

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If you or a loved one developed cancer or suffered serious health complications after working in a pipe yard, Stag Liuzza is here to help. Let’s discuss your case.

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Office

One Canal Place
365 Canal Street, Suite 2850
New Orleans, LA 70130

Phone

(504) 593-9600