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Research has shown Benzene to cause cancer and central nervous system toxicity. It is classified as a "Category A" human carcinogen under the EPA Risk Assessment Guidelines of 1986. Studies have linked Benzene exposure to certain forms of leukemia, a malignant disease that affects the blood and bone marrow.
Benzene is easily absorbed into the bloodstream through the inhalation of vapors and mist. It can also be absorbed through your skin and into your bloodstream when in contact with a person's body. Individuals employed in industries that manufacture or use benzene, such as gasoline distribution workers, laborers, pipe fitters, refinery workers and those involved in the servicing of underground fuel tanks, are at risk of exposure to some of the highest levels of Benzene. In addition, the general public can be exposed to elevated levels of Benzene in contaminated drinking water and in the air due to emissions from burning coal and oil, motor vehicle exhaust, and evaporation from gasoline service stations and in industrial solvents.
Benzene And Leukemia
If you have been recently diagnosed with leukemia and you have worked in a petrochemical industry, your cancer may have been caused by exposure to the chemical benzene. This toxic chemical has been known to cause cancer for decades, which is why most workplaces restrict its usage and require employees to wear safety masks and gloves. If you have worked in an environment where these safeguards were not properly enforced, you may be entitled to legal compensation.
Benzene is a chemical that is commonly found in crude oil, so any job that involves petroleum can involve exposure to benzene. Jobs in gasoline transport, oil refining, and plastics or rubber manufacturing can potentially expose you to this carcinogen. Benzene can easily get into your bloodstream by inhalation or skin contact, and this kind of exposure has been linked to many different forms of cancer.
Benzene exposure has been associated most strongly with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), but is also a potential cause of acute lymphatic leukemia (ALL), Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, myleodysplastic syndromes (MDS), multiple myeloma, and aplastic anemia. If you have potentially been exposed to benzene and have developed any of these diseases, there may be help for you out there. Every year, thousands of lawsuits compensate workers for damages done by negligent employers.
To find out if you have a case, give us a call today at the Benzene Leukemia Legal Help Project. The call is free, and takes just a few minutes of your time. We'll evaluate your situation, and if we believe that you have a case, we'll put you in touch with a team of lawyers who will represent you at no cost to you. Compensation can help with medical bills or treatment, as well as living expenses if your leukemia prevents you from working--so call today to find out if you have a case.
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