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Car Mechanics At Risk For Asbestos Exposure

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If you worked as a mechanic fixing brakes and replacing brake pads, you made have been exposed to asbestos fibers. In the UK, a man that worked for Ford Australia has won a lawsuit against the automobile maker for $840,000. Antonio Lo Presti worked as a mechanic and was exposed to asbestos every time he did a brake job. Although Ford was appealing the win, they dropped the appeal on Christmas Eve.

It is becoming more apparent to courts that mechanics were exposed and now are showing signs of health related problems including mesothelioma cancer. It is important to remember that if you need asbestos legal advice, you should seek a qualified asbestos attorney to help you put things in perspective. You do not have to wait until you show signs of sickness. Have everything documented while it is still fresh in your mind.

For those mechanics that worked on brakes as part of their job requirements, they may develop the mesothelioma cancer and will want to remember everything about the work that they did prior to getting sick. This is the most important part of your asbestos cases against any company. Check with a good asbestos lawyer to find out what you need to do if you were exposed to asbestos.

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