Medical evidence from as early as 1900 attests to the knowledge that asbestos exposure leads to lung cancer and other illnesses such as asbestosis andmesothelioma.  Unfortunately, asbestos mining was not discontinued in the United States until 2002 and persists in other parts of the world today.  Even the U.S. Navy used significant amounts of asbestos in its ships until the 1970s.  People who were harmed by exposure to asbestos and the family members of people who have died from asbestos-related diseases are eligible to bring action against those responsible for asbestos exposure.

There are 2 ways a person can be exposed to asbestos: occupationally and non-occupationally.

Occupational exposure is the most common type of asbestos exposure. There are certain jobs that have a high risk of asbestos exposure, such as:

Non-occupational exposure to asbestos is not as common as occupational exposure, but it does happen.  Individuals who live near asbestos mines, asbestos plants, or in an area where asbestos naturally occurs may have inhaled or swallowed asbestos particles.  Additionally, family members of individuals who work in the above-mentioned industries may be exposed to asbestos brought into the home on clothing, hair or skin. 

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma as a result of exposure to asbestos, you may be eligible to file a mesothelioma lawsuit against the parties responsible for your exposure.  Likewise, if you have lost a loved one to mesothelioma, you may also be able to file suit.

At Shrader & Associates, LLP each mesothelioma attorney has dedicated his or her career to studying this vicious cancer, its causes, and its effects on victims and their families.  We understand how devastating a mesothelioma diagnosis can be, and it is our mission to force accountability upon those responsible for asbestos exposure.  For more information on mesothelioma, to learn about your legal options, or simply to tell your story, contact Shrader & Associates, LLP today.