Machinists: You have a right to bring a lawsuit against those responsible for your asbestos illness.

How Machinists Were Exposed to Asbestos

Machinists are skilled in operating machine tools, and also perform a variety of functions to make, operate, and repair machines.

"Machinist" is also the title of a warrant officer who assists the engineering officer in the engine room of a naval vessel.

Unfortunately, both of these jobs have placed many people at risk for asbestos exposure.

While today's machine shops in America are subject to the government's health regulations, and are thus reasonably safe, in the past, machinists often worked in more 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.