Contractors/Construction Workers and Asbestos Exposure The construction industry has always been associated with significant risk. Job-related injury is extremely common. However, the biggest risk most contractors/construction workers face is exposure to asbestos, especially when the project they are working on involves the demolition and remodeling of a structure built before 1980. Who is Most at Risk […]

Boilermakers are those employed to build, install, and repair boilers, which can include large heating containers, pressure containers, and vats associated with heating installations. Additionally, boilermakers may be called upon to test boilers for defects, assist in the moving of heating containers, update boiler foundations, and interpret blueprints that include boilers. A History of Asbestos […]

The most common form of mesothelioma, affecting around three-fourths of those diagnosed with the cancer, is pleural mesothelioma. As hinted in its name, pleural mesothelioma attacks the pleura—a protective lining that covers the lungs—and respiratory areas of the body. The condition affects more than 3,000 Americans each year. The leading cause of this malignant mesothelioma […]

Immunotherapy is an experimental form of biotherapy that uses the body’s own disease-fighting mechanism, the immune system, to fight cancer. It can be used alone, but more often it is used in conjunction with another type of therapy to increase the effectiveness of that treatment. In intrapleural immunotherapy, agents that stimulate the immune system are […]

Family members can request a post-mortem or autopsy report when a mesothelioma patient dies. Any information published in this report is subject to the same rule of doctor-patient confidentiality that medical records of the living are. Autopsy findings are discussed with the next-of-kin (and immediate family members) only. Third parties must have permission from the next-of-kin to […]

Women may rely on birth control for most of their lives to prevent unwanted pregnancies and/or help with health concerns related to the reproductive system. Not only is its effectiveness of utmost importance, but its safety for long-term use must be assured. Among women who received the Essure permanent birth control implant, some suffered serious […]

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Lawyers Providing Legal Support Nationwide for Patients Who Developed NSCLC Due to Asbestos Exposure Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer. Though diagnosis may take a while after the patient starts suffering symptoms, NSCLC develops more slowly than other types of lung cancer and therefore tends to […]

Most people understand that asbestos is toxic and should be avoided. However, not everyone knows what asbestos looks like in order to avoid it. While most buildings that contain asbestos are clearly marked as such, some workers may get exposed to asbestos unexpectedly while on a job site. Below, we discuss how to identify asbestos so you […]

Shrader & Associates is pleased to announce that attorney Ross Stomel has received accreditation with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as of May 22, 2023. This accreditation signifies Mr. Stomel’s commitment to providing exceptional legal representation and support to veterans and their families. The VA accreditation process ensures that attorneys possess the necessary qualifications […]

Researchers are continually searching for new therapies to treat mesothelioma. One of these new treatments that holds great promise for the future, according to the American Cancer Society, is gene therapy. However, at the present time, gene therapy is only available through participation in a clinical trial. The term “gene therapy” actually encompasses a number of […]