General Motors

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:

• factory workers
• engineers
• auto mechanics

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.

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.