General Motors

Workers exposed to asbestos

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This well-known automobile and parts manufacturer was established in 1908 when William C. Durant bought more than 20 companies putting them under one parent company – General Motors. By purchasing other companies, GM expanded its range of products to boilers and air-conditioners. Starting from the 1930s until the 1980s, the company used asbestos for its friction materials. It was utilized in products like brakes and clutches. As the company diversified its line of products, they started selling boilers lined with materials containing this dangerous mineral.

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General Motors employees exposed to asbestos

Operating for more than a century, General Motors is a renowned manufacturer of automotive components that is still in business today. During World War II, they also produced naval ships and tanks. Nonetheless, their asbestos use has recently caused thousands of former workers to suffer harrowing injuries. From non-malignant diseases such as COPD and asbestosis to mesothelioma and gastrointestinal cancer, exposure to asbestos can result in numerous diseases. In addition to General Motors employees, the occupations at highest risk of developing a serious disease as a result of asbestos exposure stemming from their products are:

It is worthy of note that veterans may also have been exposed to asbestos by using the products of this company while they were serving in the military. Considering the fact that asbestos-related diseases may take a long time to develop, it's extremely important that anyone who has a history of asbestos exposure regularly monitor their health. In the interest of promoting the importance of early diagnosis, we are offering screenings free of charge for General Motors employees.

Asbestos related cancer eligible for filing a claim

If you developed one of the following cancers as a result of occupational exposure, you are eligible for compensation. If you are too ill, a family member can help you with the legal process. In the unfortunate event that you pass away before recovering compensation, your surviving family members will receive compensation on your behalf.

Lung Cancer Mesothelioma Throat Cancer Esophageal Cancer Bronchial Cancer Gastrointestinal Cancer Colorectal Cancer

If, however, you struggle with non-cancerous pleural diseases such as asbestosis, pulmonary fibrosis, pleural plaques, pleural effusion, diffuse pleural thickening, COPD (emphysema & chronic bronchitis), pleurisy, lung nodules, lung spots, asthma, pneumonitis, tuberculosis, rounded atelectasis or lung scarring, please seek a second or even a third opinion as the rate of misdiagnosis is very high among the victims of asbestos exposure.

Secondary asbestos exposure, a serious concern for the family members of General Motors workers


Secondary exposure occurs when one comes in contact with a hazardous agent indirectly. In the case of asbestos, secondary exposure takes place when a person inhales or ingests asbestos fibers without being in proximity to the source of exposure, such as when they breathe in toxic fibers while laundering the clothes of someone who worked directly with the mineral. Regrettably, it was very common during the heyday of asbestos, as people who handled asbestos on the job were not required by their employer to change or shower before returning home. Thus, their wives would inhale asbestos fibers while washing their work clothes, while children would be exposed upon greeting their father. However, anyone who inhabited the same house as a General Motors worker is at risk, as asbestos fibers will easily spread through the environment.

If you believe secondary asbestos exposure is at fault for your diagnosis, please do not hesitate to contact our attorneys, who have been pursuing compensation for asbestos victims for nearly 30 years. Individuals whose health was compromised because of secondary exposure are also eligible for money from the asbestos trust fund of General Motors. Our lawyers will help you navigate the legal process, which requires minimal involvement on your part, and ultimately provide you with the financial compensation you deserve while holding the wrongdoer liable for their careless actions.

Legal assistance in wrongful death asbestos exposure cases for family members

Due to the tremendous number of lawsuits filed against it, the company requested bankruptcy protection in 2009. In 2012, they set up a trust fund to provide workers injured by asbestos with the compensation they deserved. If you are a former General Motors employee struggling with an asbestos-related disease, we encourage you to take legal action immediately. Contact our resourceful lawyers, who specialize in asbestos exposure cases, and they will thoroughly assess your situation. The only documents you need to provide to recover financial compensation from General Motors’ asbestos trust fund are your employment history and your medical records.