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Benzene Poisoning
Benzene is a chemical commonly used in chemical manufacturing, even though its toxicity is well-documented. The lack of an affordable and practical substitute prevents benzene from being completely scrapped, but there are federal laws that regulate its use. Benzene is both a workplace and an environmental hazard, and needs to be carefully kept to prevent leaks.
At a high enough dose, benzene exposure can be fatal. However, it's far more common for someone to be exposed to smaller amounts of the chemical. It vaporizes easily, and can get into the body through the lungs or even via exposed skin. There's no sure way to determine benzene exposure more than a few hours afterwards, so confirming exposure is often tricky.
Immediate effects of benzene poisoning can include nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, headaches, tremors, and disorientation. More long-term effects have been shown to cause women's menstrual cycles to be disrupted and to cause damage to the bone-marrow. Perhaps the most notable effect of benzene exposure is that it has been linked to many kinds of leukemia.
If you believe that you have been exposed to benzene, contact the Benzene Leukemia Legal Help Project. Our team of legal experts will ask you a few questions to help determine whether you have a case. If you do, we'll put you in touch with a team of lawyers who will help you fight for compensation. Our number is toll-free, so call us today to see what can be done for you and your loved ones.
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