Roseville Asbestos & Mesothelioma Lawyer
Danziger & De Llano is a nationally-recognized asbestos and mesothelioma law firm based in California. We are known for 30+ years of success in representing victims of asbestos exposure and getting them the compensation they deserve. Our track record includes:
- Over $2 billion recovered for mesothelioma clients
- 30+ years of experience in asbestos litigation
- Access to $30 billion in asbestos trust funds
- Fast Settlements
- Serving families across the US— as quickly as possible
Settlements Reached
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One of the Nation's Top Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Firms Serving Roseville
The reasons why so many Roseville families trust us with their asbestos-related claims are simple:
California-based firm with over 30 years of experience
Proven results — over $2 billion recovered
No-cost consultations and no fees unless we win
$30 Billion Available for Mesothelioma Patients via Asbestos Trust Funds
If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma or an asbestos-related illness, you’re entitled to compensation from these trust funds. The same is true if a loved one has passed away due to these diseases.
But you have to file a claim to receive the payout you deserve. The skilled mesothelioma lawyers at Danziger & De Llano make this process easy and ensure you receive maximum compensation.
We’ve helped families claim over $2 billion in mesothelioma & asbestos compensation, including hundreds of millions for California families. Contact us for a no-cost consultation to discover what your mesothelioma claim could be worth.
Let Our Asbestos Attorneys Help You Get the Payout You're Entitled to
Our experienced attorneys regularly secure multi-million dollar settlements for victims of asbestos exposure and mesothelioma.
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Even if your loved one has passed away we can recover significant compensation for your family.
Meet Our Mesothelioma Attorneys
When you call Danziger & De Llano, you speak directly with attorneys who have handled over $2 billion in asbestos client recoveries — not a call center.
Co-Founder & Mesothelioma Attorney at Danziger & De Llano
Bar No. 00788880
Admitted 1993
Over $2 billion in total client recoveries. Real-life inspiration for the 2011 film Puncture (starring Chris Evans).
Co-Founder & Mesothelioma Attorney at Danziger & De Llano
Bar No. 00786666
Admitted 1993
Named to Super Lawyers. 30+ years of dedicated mesothelioma and asbestos litigation experience.
Mesothelioma Attorney at Danziger & De Llano
Bar No. 24032914
Admitted 2001
Leads client intake and exposure history investigations. Works directly with families nationwide.
Our Mesothelioma Claims Services
Mesothelioma Lawsuits
If trust funds don’t cover your damages, we take legal action against negligent manufacturers. Each individual case settles for well over a million.
Asbestos Trust Fund Claims
We file claims on your behalf and pursue the maximum available compensation — $30 BILLION.
Veterans’ Asbestos Claims
We’ve helped many veterans file asbestos-related claims without affecting their VA benefits.
Wrongful Death Claims
We assist families in pursuing justice after a loved one passes due to asbestos exposure. STRICT TIME LIMITS APPLY.
Asbestos-Related Lung Cancer
Even smokers can qualify — we’ll review your history to determine eligibility. Some tobacco products had asbestos in them.
How to File a Mesothelioma Claim with Us
1.
Free Case Review
We assess your eligibility and answer any questions — no pressure, no obligation.
2.
Exposure Research
Our team investigates where and how you were exposed to asbestos anywhere in the country.
3.
Claim Filing
We handle all paperwork and submit claims to applicable trust funds.
4.
Payment Issued
Danziger & De Llano’s hands-on involvement is why most of our claims resolve quickly through asbestos trust funds, often in just 3 to 4 months and without ever setting foot in a courtroom, so you get compensation while there’s still time to use it.
Local Overview & Historical Context
Roseville’s entire identity as a city traces to a single 1906 decision: the Southern Pacific Railroad moved its major operating facilities from Rocklin to Roseville, and the town that had begun as a stagecoach stop called Griders and later the rail junction point known simply as ‘Junction’ grew rapidly into an incorporated city by 1909. During the three years between 1911 and 1914 alone, Roseville’s citizens erected more than 100 new structures to house the growing rail-driven economy, and by 1929 the Southern Pacific yard employed as many as 1,225 to 1,500 workers out of a total city population of only 6,425 — meaning the railroad was, quite literally, the economic engine of the entire community.
That rail yard, known historically as the Roseville Yard, grew into the largest railroad classification yard on the West Coast, servicing the transcontinental Overland Route between the San Francisco Bay Area and Omaha, Nebraska. Following Union Pacific’s 1996 merger with Southern Pacific, the yard was renamed the J.R. Davis Yard in 1999 in honor of a former Union Pacific president, and it remains the largest rail yard in California today.
Roundhouse Operations & Documented Locomotive Shop Exposure
Roseville’s rail yard complex historically included multiple locomotive roundhouses — Roundhouse No. 1, built in 1907 with 32 stalls for servicing yard, switcher, and snow-removal locomotives working the Sierra Nevada mountain passes, operated until its demolition in 1955. Until approximately the early-to-mid 1950s, the railroad relied on steam locomotives, which contained extensive asbestos-containing materials including boiler lagging, pipe insulation, cloth, gaskets, and brakes; these products were handled directly by boilermakers, laggers, machinists, and mechanics performing maintenance and repair work in Roseville’s roundhouses and repair shops. When steam engines gave way to diesel locomotives during the mid-to-late 1950s, those replacement diesel units continued to use asbestos-containing pipe insulation, gaskets, and brakes, meaning Roseville’s locomotive shop workforce faced continuous asbestos exposure risk across the entire steam-to-diesel transition era.
Regional legal databases specifically document Southern Pacific Railroad operations in Roseville, alongside the company’s Glendale, West Oakland, and Sacramento facilities, as confirmed California asbestos exposure sites. A documented $6,951,000 jury verdict was awarded in a case involving a plaintiff who worked as a boilermaker for Southern Pacific Railroad and was repeatedly exposed to asbestos at the company’s Sacramento locomotive shops — illustrating the scale of exposure and litigation risk tied to the broader Sacramento Valley Southern Pacific/Union Pacific rail corridor that includes Roseville’s yard.
The Roseville Yard was also the site of a well-documented industrial disaster: on April 28, 1973, a Southern Pacific freight train carrying munitions bound for the Vietnam War, originating at the Hawthorne Naval Ammunition Depot in Nevada, exploded at the yard, with blasts continuing for roughly 24 hours and audible as far as 40 miles away. While 348 people were injured, there were no fatalities; unexploded ordnance was still being found in the area through the 1980s. The disaster illustrates the scale and hazard profile of the rail yard operations that defined this address’s immediate surroundings for most of the twentieth century.
Statistics, Current Regulatory Landscape & Litigation Context
Placer County’s public health department has documented that approximately 23 residents die from mesothelioma in the county each year, a figure the county’s own officials have tied to the historical heavy use of asbestos in manufacturing, industry, and construction — a category that squarely includes the county’s dominant historical employer, the Roseville rail yard. Because mesothelioma and related asbestos diseases typically take 20 to 50 years to develop after exposure, and given that boilermaker and machinist exposure specifically has produced multi-million-dollar verdicts in the broader Sacramento Valley Southern Pacific/Union Pacific corridor, Roseville-area rail workers from the steam and early diesel eras are a population whose exposure histories continue to generate new diagnoses today.
Separately, Placer County sits within a documented zone of naturally occurring asbestos found in serpentine rock formations across the county’s foothill areas — an environmental exposure pathway independent of any occupational railroad history, relevant to any claimant whose exposure profile might include both categories.
On the regulatory front, the EPA’s March 2024 final rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act banning ongoing uses of chrysotile asbestos remains under legal challenge in the Fifth Circuit as of mid-2025. Railroad worker claims specifically follow a distinct federal legal framework: rather than ordinary state tort law, railroad employees’ occupational injury claims — including those tied to asbestos exposure — are generally pursued under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA), a framework unique to railroad worker injury litigation.
Claims connected to this Roseville address are typically filed in Placer County Superior Court, though FELA claims may also be brought in federal court. Given Union Pacific’s 1996 assumption of Southern Pacific’s liabilities through merger, claimants with a Roseville rail yard work history connected to either predecessor company may pursue claims against Union Pacific directly, in addition to product liability claims against the manufacturers of the specific asbestos-containing locomotive parts and insulation involved.
Compensation Options for Mesothelioma Victims in Roseville, CA
When it comes to securing your maximum payout an asbestos-related death or diagnosis, we pursue every option available to you. You may be entitled to compensation through one or more of the following:
- California asbestos trust fund payments
- Legal settlements or jury verdicts
- Veterans benefits for asbestos exposure and mesothelioma diagnosis
- Wrongful death compensation for families who have lost a loved one
Many clients receive compensation within three months of filing an asbestos-related claim with us.
More California Mesothelioma Resources
Beyond our Roseville, CA coverage, our firm handles mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestos exposure cases across the entire state of California from our Oceanside office.
- California Mesothelioma Lawyer (State Pillar)
- Oceanside Office
- Past Settlement Results
- Mesothelioma Compensation Overview
- Asbestos Trust Fund Payments Guide
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Roseville Mesothelioma Lawyer FAQ
Is there a deadline (statute of limitations) for asbestos claims in Roseville?
Yes. The California statute of limitations is strict, so don’t wait to speak with an attorney. The deadline is generally within two years of diagnosis or death. However, our firm has had success with filing asbestos claims even decades after exposure.
How much does a Roseville asbestos attorney cost?
With Danziger & De Llano, there are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our Roseville asbestos lawyers.
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid if we successfully recover compensation for you and your family.
How long does an asbestos claim take?
While we can’t guarantee an exact time for each case to be resolved, our clients usually start receiving compensation within 3 to 4 months of filing an asbestos or mesothelioma claim with us.
Do I have to sue or appear in court to receive compensation?
Not necessarily. Most asbestos and mesothelioma claims are resolved through trust funds, not lawsuits.
Can I sue for second-hand asbestos exposure in Roseville?
Yes. Many of our successful mesothelioma claims stem from victims who were exposed to asbestos from their partner’s clothing.
Can I sue for asbestos-exposure after someone has died?
Yes. If a loved one has passed away from mesothelioma or an asbestos-related illness, we can help you file your claim and receive the compensation your family deserves.
What if I don’t remember exactly where I was exposed?
We’ll help investigate. We have records of common exposure sites in Roseville and beyond.
Can I qualify if I worked in the military?
Yes. Many veterans qualify for compensation without affecting their VA benefits.
Will I have to travel to file a mesothelioma claim?
Our California mesothelioma attorneys travel to you, wherever and whenever it’s convenient for you. Whether it’s in the comfort of your home or in a location of your choosing, we’re hear to make this process as convenient and painless as possible for you.
While we can’t guarantee you won’t ever have to travel, it’s unlikely you will need to leave the area you live in to receive compensation.