Through the course of their careers, many auto mechanics have been exposed to asbestos, later developing into mesothelioma or lung cancer. Auto mechanics working with vehicle components such as brake linings, clutch facings, and gaskets in models older than 1990 were almost certainly exposed to asbestos. Even mechanics working with brakes purchased after that could still be at risk for exposure because manufacturers did not stop selling asbestos-containing brakes until the early 2000s.
Although the use of asbestos is now banned, vehicles containing these products are still on the road today, meaning mechanics are still at risk for asbestos exposure.
WHERE WERE THEY EXPOSED TO ASBESTOS?
Auto mechanics are exposed to asbestos through the following materials:
- Brake linings
- Clutch facings
- Gaskets
If you or a loved one worked as an auto mechanic in Massachusetts and has developed mesothelioma or lung cancer, contact us for a free case evaluation to learn whether you might be entitled to compensation. Shepard O’Donnell has successfully litigated hundreds of asbestos-related cases, often resulting in life-changing verdicts or settlements for our clients.
If you are a mechanic with a history of smoking, you could be at an increased risk for mesothelioma and/or lung cancer.
