Asbestos Research

Taylor Research Group (TRG) is one of the premier research companies for asbestos litigation. Whether your asbestos case involves specialized equipment aboard maritime vessels or commercial products such as brake pads or floor tiles, you can trust TRG’s knowledge and experience.

Asbestos in Maritime Vessels

In our research, we regularly identify the manufacturers of boilers, turbines, pumps, valves, condensers, distillers, turbogenerators and other machinery and equipment aboard U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Maritime Commission vessels. We frequently determine through available archival and agency records whether asbestos-containing insulating material was present in any of the machinery aboard a particular vessel, and where that machinery was located. We regularly retrieve ship diaries and muster rolls that can be used to verify when a certain individual was aboard a vessel and identify their shipmates. Our knowledge of maritime records, as well as our proximity to the National Archives in both College Park, MD, and Washington, DC, the Naval History and Heritage Command and the US Coast Guard Historian’s Office allow us to conduct efficient and effective research into these matters.

Commercial Products and Military Applications

TRG is routinely hired by law firms to locate information on the use of asbestos in brake pads, gaskets, tire repair kits, rebar splicing kits, appliances, vehicle insulation, fire-resistant coatings, and various other commercial and military products. We work with our clients to identify specifications, handbooks, advertisements, trade catalogs and literature, and other historical documentation to demonstrate the use, marketing, and regulation of these products.

Asbestos in Historic Properties

Additionally, our historic property services help TRG clients find records relating to asbestos use in historic buildings. Homes built between the 1930s and 1970s may have used asbestos as insulation, and it can also be found in roofing, siding shingles, cement sheet, flooring, boilers, heating and piping, and electrical equipment such as fuse boxes and insulated wiring. TRG uncovers advertisements, appliance manuals, inspection and assessment reports, applications and approvals for maintenance work, and product recall announcements to determine the historic presence of asbestos, as well as who may have manufactured, installed, replaced, or repaired it

Accolades

"Taylor Research Group has provided me and my firm with top-notch historical research on a variety of environmental projects. [They] have repeatedly demonstrated the ability to plumb the depths of public and private records repositories to piece together arcane and complex histories. They consistently are able to distill reams of information in concise and easy-to-use reports, making the information both useful and accessible. I value my professional relationship with Taylor Research Group and am grateful for their excellent work on behalf of me and my clients.” - Law Firm

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"I am confident that without your having found and provided the transcript, we never would have known of the extent of the effort Oklahoma went to in order to use Texas demand for water to justify its reservoir projects. Thank you very much." – Law Firm

"The deck logs that you found for me were very useful in substantiating my claim for the Veterans, without which I don't know where I would have gotten needed information. You and your staff did a great job and I thank you all very much." – Private Client

Everything you have provided us this morning is invaluable….The information you’re finding is a game changer for us.” – Law Firm

"Taylor Research Group has always provided professional customer service and a high quality end result. Additionally, each time they are tasked with a search, we’re provided with options that best fit our budget.” - Law Firm

"The Sierra Club hired TRG in 2014 to research and compile ten years’ worth of data on fossil fuels-related disasters across the United States. We used the data to populate an interactive map showing the breadth of disasters and their impact on communities. TRG provided high quality data and were a great pleasure to work with throughout the process.” - Environmental Organization

“Our surveying firm has used Taylor Research Group to research the National Archives for railroad maps for the last 4 years. The TRG team has been great to work with and saved us a lot of time.” - Law Firm

Taylor Research Group has provided our firm with outstanding research results over the past decade. They often provide research options that we would not have thought of. Their expertise is priceless. We look forward to working with them for another decade — or more.” — Law Firm

“It was a sincere pleasure to work with your team. Those I worked with were extremely knowledgeable and super patient with someone who was trying to get more experience performing historical research. I greatly appreciated the opportunity to observe and learn.” - Fortune 500 Company

Everything you have provided us this morning is invaluable….The information you’re finding is a game changer for us.” – Law Firm

Kelley & Ferraro, LLP has been working with TRG for ten years, during which time we have been provided prompt and detailed research to assist our clients, fair pricing, and great customer service. Our office looks forward to a continued working relationship with TRG.” - Law Firm

"I highly recommend Taylor Research Group to any military vet needing record searches for proof of incident or documentation regarding disability claims. The communication between us was compassionate, and the records were produced in a timely fashion. It can be quite costly to research some records, but Taylor Research Group recognized my military sacrifices and produced what I needed for much less than I expected, and I thank them sincerely." - Veteran