What is Benzene?
Benzene is a colorless and highly flammable liquid with a sweet odor often used in the manufacture of rubber, paint, plastics, resins, drugs, pesticides, synthetics, and other products. Benzene can also be found in organic solvents, gasoline, and tobacco smoke.
Who is at risk for being exposed to dangerous levels of Benzene?
Workers in many industries may be at risk for being exposed to Benzene. Some of the jobs include:
- Benzene production
- Tire manufacturing
- Printing industry
- Storage or transport of Benzene-containing products
- Rubber industry
- Pesticide production
- Solvent production
- Paint & varnish production
- Oil refineries
- Chemical plants
- Petroleum processing
- Steel workers
- Vehicle maintenance technicians
- Gas station employees
Side effects of Benzene exposure
Breathing high levels of benzene can result in drowsiness, dizziness, rapid heart rate, headaches, tremors, confusion, and unconsciousness. Long-term (chronic) exposure to benzene has been linked to
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Myelodyspastic Syndrome (MDS)
- Myelofibrosis and Myeloid Metaplasia
- Aplastic Anemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
- Hairy Cell Leukemia
- Multiple Myeloma
- Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Hematologic Cancers
Benzene Lawsuits
If you or a loved one suffered serious injury or a loved one died after being exposed to Benzene you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact us now for a Free Benzene Case Evaluation.
The attorneys at the Allen Law Firm are evaluating claims on behalf of individuals throughout the United States who have been exposed to Benzene and suffered serious side effects including Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML), Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Myelofibrosis and Myeloid Metaplasia, Aplastic Anemia, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL), Hairy Cell Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Hematologic Cancer or death.
Contact the Allen Law Firm today for a Free Benzene Case Evaluation or call 1-888-345-LAW1.
