Mechanics and retired mechanics with mesothelioma may have been exposed to asbestos at their jobs

Mechanics and retired mechanics may have been exposed to asbestos regularly at their jobs. This is because asbestos is used in brakes due to the fact that asbestos does not burn. The fire-resistant characteristic of asbestos made it attractive for use in a wide range of friction products such as car brakes. Mechanics and former mechanics may have been exposed to asbestos while installing or repairing asbestos-containing brakes. Asbestos may be present in brake wear debris and asbestos fibers may be released during the grinding of new asbestos brake linings or pads. Inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause the fibers to become trapped in the lungs. Trapped asbestos fibers can lead to the development of cancers like mesothelioma or lung cancer decades later.

People living with mechanics and former mechanics are also at risk of developing mesothelioma

Studies show that it is not only people who work with asbestos e.g. mechanics, who are at high risk of developing mesothelioma cancer. People who live with asbestos industry workers are also at risk of being exposed to asbestos and developing mesothelioma or lung cancer. This is because people who live with asbestos industry workers may inhale asbestos fibers from the clothing of those workers. Such a manner of asbestos exposure is referred to as "secondary exposure."

About Weitz & Luxenberg mesothelioma attorneys

Weitz & Luxenberg lawyers are the leading asbestos attorneys and mesothelioma lawyers in the U.S. Our lawyers have successfully represented mechanics, boilermakers, shipyard workers and other workers who have been diagnosed with asbestos cancers such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. Our lawyers have provided substantial financial assistance to workers and former workers suffering from mesothelioma by winning their cases.

If you or someone you know has worked as a mechanic and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer, complete the form on this page for a free, online case review.