Mechanic Work and Asbestos Exposure

Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure: Indiana Asbestos Lawyer

Auto mechanics are exposed to a wide array of toxic chemicals on a daily basis. Due to the fact that asbestos could withstand very high temperatures without degrading, it was used for many years in engines as an insulator. Asbestos was favored as an insulator due to its ability to resist not only extreme heat but also friction and was easily found in brakes, transmission parts, brake pads, drum brake linings, gaskets and clutch facings. Auto mechanics are exposed to asbestos on a regular basis. Asbestos can pose a serious threat to your health and result in terminal mesothelioma. Up until the 1970's car parts were often insulated with asbestos and an auto shop is often filled with asbestos containing material particularly when repairing older model vehicles. Many mechanics do not realize the risk they are exposing themselves to when working on vehicles with asbestos. Even those that are not directly working on vehicles that had components containing asbestos are at risk for mesothelioma. When asbestos fibers get into the air, they are easily inhaled by any person working or present in the vicinity. These fibers can destroy lung tissue and eventually cause asbestos cancers.

Mechanics Exposed to Asbestos: Compensation

At George & Farinas, LLP, our firm has assisted countless clients that have been exposed to asbestos through in various work environments. We understand how difficult a mesothelioma diagnosis can be for the whole family and we do everything possible to obtain the maximum possible compensation. It is imperative that the attorney you choose fully understands all laws pertaining to asbestos exposure and mesothelioma and that is why in many cases choosing a general personal injury attorney to address these types of cases is not sufficient. Having dedicated our firm specifically to overseeing asbestos-related claims, we have extensive experience with every aspect of asbestos-related diseases and injuries. In many cases, the responsible party is no longer in business or no longer exists and your attorney must be able to pursue your compensation even under these circumstances. Speak with an attorney from the firm today so that your mesothelioma case can be reviewed thoroughly.

Many auto mechanics have dealt extensively with brake and clutch replacement and these parts are known to have contained asbestos. When asbestos is made airborne by friction such as filing or sanding, it can easily enter the lungs of anyone present or nearby, but the mechanic is most likely to have breathed in fibers. By the 1970s, occurrences of mesothelioma were finally acknowledged for having been caused by exposure to this toxic substance. Contact us for assistance in your claim.