Machinist: "Asbestos fibers filled the air on the job. Now, I have asbestos in my lungs."

A former machinist recently wrote to us to tell us that his health had declined, he was having trouble breathing, and was awaiting further medical tests.

He had worked in a company where they handled metal graphite. Mounting medical bills has prompted him to file a claim against his previous employer, which exposed him to the asbestos fibers emanating from his grinding work.

Sadly, his employer failed to provide adequate protective masks for its employers.

Many machinists often worked in hazardous conditions, with asbestos fibers not being filtered but instead released into the air where they could be breathed in by those in the area.

This, in turn, imperiled the health of machinists. Many have come forward to say their work environment led to a diagnosis of mesothelioma, asbestosis or lung cancer from asbestos.

If this has been your experience, we may be able to help.

For over two decades, Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. has handled some of the most legally complicated and groundbreaking asbestos litigation in the country. Men and women diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure or secondary exposure may be entitled to compensation from the companies responsible for their disease.

If you would like a free consultation or more information about your legal options, please complete the form on this page, and a representative of our law firm will contact you as soon as possible.