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Benzene And Health Effects
If you believe that you have been exposed to unsafe levels of benzene at the workplace, you will likely have a hard case to prove. Benzene is a toxin that your body rids itself of almost immediately, and most blood tests can only identify very recent exposure. However, even a single toxic exposure can trigger cancer genes, causing leukemia and other maladies.
Since benzene is so unlike anything naturally in the body, it's relatively easy to test for. Blood tests are the most accurate, but even breath tests can detect benzene exposure. The body metabolizes benzene to get it out of the system, and evidence of exposure can also be found in the urine. However, since the body gets rid of benzene so quickly, the most accurate tests are taken within a few hours of exposure.
Although the body cleanses itself of this chemical with relative quickness, even this brief time that benzene is in the body can be harmful. Benzene damages the bone marrow, and has been strongly linked to Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and other cancers. It can also cause anemia, and studies have shown that benzene exposure weakens the immune system, increasing the risk of illness and infection.
If you have been diagnosed with leukemia and believe benzene is the cause, call the Benzene Leukemia Legal Help Project. We have lawyers who will evaluate your situation for free, and if you have a case, we'll help you pursue it. We also have a wealth of information on benzene and the health effects of exposure. You don't have to suffer alone, and you may be entitled to monetary compensation for medical bills and living expenses, so call now for a free analysis.
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