Globally, an estimated 125 million people work in environments where they may be exposed to asbestos. This exposure results in the loss of at least 90,000 lives annually due to asbestos-related diseases, including ovary cancer and mesothelioma. If you or a loved one has received an ovarian cancer diagnosis and suspect asbestos exposure may be […]

Sexual assault is a crime involving someone forcing unwanted sexual contact onto another person. Sexual assault can range from inappropriate touching or groping to much more serious crimes such as rape. More recently, laws have been implemented to include online sexual crimes, such as pornography or performing sexual acts that can be seen or heard […]

A company that fails to inform its employees or consumers about the dangers associated with their work environments or products should be held liable. Companies who knowingly expose their employees or customers to toxic substances, such as asbestos, or dangerous drugs should be held accountable for their actions. Filing a legal claim against a company […]

The Navy’s use of asbestos in all of its vessels, including aircraft carriers, really started in the 1930s as a result of weight limitations for ships that were imposed by international treaties. At that time, the standard pipe insulation used aboard naval vessels was magnesia and magnesium oxide, which weighed 16 pounds per foot and […]

Asbestos exposure has been proven to cause lung cancer and mesothelioma. There is increasing evidence that exposure may also cause Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD as it is commonly known. COPD is one of the most frequent forms of lung disease. What is COPD? COPD is actually an umbrella term for two medical conditions that cause breathing […]

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In a recent commercial litigation case, our team successfully obtained a judgment of over $120,000,000 for defrauded Texas investors.

My case was complex, but you untangled the details of my asbestos exposure so that they were clear in court. I couldn’t have done it without you.

I hesitated to file suit because I thought going to trial would be a hassle. The professionals at Shrader & Associates did the work, hassle-free, and ensured I was able to leave a legacy for my family.

Delores Tipp, et al. v. The Dow Chemical Company, et al.: Wrongful death suit brought on behalf of the family of a 67 year old man who had died from mesothelioma. He was exposed to asbestos while working as a contractor at a Dow facility.