➢ Workers Exposed Benzene May Qualify to File a Lawsuit
If you or a loved one worked at a job site where you were exposed to benzene and have been diagnosed with leukemia, myelodysplasia (MDS), lymphoma, or multiple myeloma, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit and receive compensation.
Talk with a lawyer about your case or start the process of filing your claim today by contacting the lawyers at Hissey Mulderig & Friend.
You can reach us by calling our office toll-free at 1-866-806-8117, or you can contact us by filling out the free claims submission form at the top of this page.
➢ What is Benzene?
Benzene is a colorless (or sometimes light yellow) chemical that can be both man-made or naturally-present in many petrochemical products, including crude oil and gasoline. It is flammable, highly toxic, and known to cause cancer.
Benzene is primarily used as a solvent in the chemical industry, or in the production of many chemicals, gasoline, or other petroleum products. It is also used in the production of a variety of commercial and industrial products, including dyes, detergents, tires, and some plastics.
Because benzene is also an extremely effective cleaning product, many workers also used benzene on the job as a way to clean their tools.
Exposure to benzene occurs by breathing in air that contains this chemical. Workers who are employed at job sites where benzene is present may be at high risk of developing cancers that are linked to benzene exposure.
➢ Illnesses Linked to Benzene Exposure
Prolonged exposure to benzene in the workplace has been linked to several forms of cancer, including:
- Acute myelogenous leukemia
- Myelodysplasia
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
- Multiple myeloma
The health risks associated with benzene exposure depend upon the amount and length of exposure. Individuals who were exposed to high amounts of benzene for a greater length of time are at greater risk of developing benzene cancer.
Workers who were employed at job sites where benzene is produced or stored may be at higher risk of developing cancer because of the large amounts of benzene present at these facilities.
Some of the job sites or occupations that have been linked to the highest amounts of benzene exposure include:
- Coke and coal chemical manufacturing
- Industrial factories
- Petrochemical plants
- Oil and petroleum refineries
- Rubber tire plants
- Storage or transport of benzene, or petroleum products containing benzene
➢ Who Is Eligible to File a Claim?
In order to be eligible to file a benzene lawsuit, workers or their loved ones must meet all of the following criteria:
- Worked at a petrochemical or industrial factory or plant;
- Worked there before 1980; and
- Diagnosed with one or more of the following conditions:
- Acute myelogenous leukemia
- Myelodysplasia
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
- Multiple myeloma
If you or a member of your family meet all of the above criteria, contact our law firm to learn more about whether you may be eligible to take legal action, or to start the process of filing your claim today.
➢ Start Your Claim Today
Workers who developed cancer after being exposed to benzene may be able to file a lawsuit and receive compensation for their illness.
For more information about whether you or your loved one may qualify to file a benzene claim, or to get started taking legal action today, contact the attorneys at Hissey Mulderig & Friend.
Our law firm has represented thousands of clients across the U.S. who have been injured by exposure to dangerous chemicals or other toxic substances, including cases involving mesothelioma and asbestos, railroad workers, AFFF firefighting foam, and Camp Lejeune veterans.
Start the process of filing your claim today by calling our law firm toll-free at 1-866-806-8117, or send us a message using the free claims submission form located at the top of this page.
