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We Fight for Justice for Victims of Toxic Exposure
You deserve to know feel safe at your job. Far too many employers do not follow the proper safety procedures to protect their employees from benzene and other harmful substances. At Shrader & Associates L.L.P., our benzene attorneys are available to speak with you about your case. We can provide informative counsel regarding benzene exposure, damages, and what your legal options are. With years of experience and proven results, we are more than prepared to guide you through this time.
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What Is Benzene?
Benzene is a clear, highly flammable liquid with a sweet, gassy smell. It is an organic solvent used primarily to make other chemicals and various plastics. Benzene is often present as a constituent or contaminant in numerous solvents, such as xylene, toluene, mineral spirits, and other products. The chemical is derived from petroleum and, as such, is often found in oil-based paints, various degreasers, and gasoline.
Benzene & Leukemia/Lymphomas
Exposure causes cancer in humans. Numerous individuals in various industries have experienced benzene-related forms of leukemia and lymphoma. It is often inhaled and can enter the body through skin absorption. Once in the bloodstream, it affects the bone marrow, which in turn damages white blood cells, red blood cell, and platelets over time. This liquid can cause short-term problems as well, such as dizziness, drowsiness, or even unconsciousness at certain levels.
The diseases associated with long term exposure are:
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) – AML is a slow developing and severe disease of the blood and bone marrow. AML is also sub-classified by doctors in order to help them evaluate and treat the disease.
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) – MDS encompasses a group of diseases that affect the bone marrow and blood in different ways. Most MDS patients are older than 60. Different subdivisions of MDS include refractory anemia with ringed sideroblasts (RARS), refractory anemia with excess blasts (RAEB), chronic myelomonycitic leukemia (CMML), and myeloproliferative disorder. Various other forms of blood and bone-marrow diseases fall under the MDS category, and the names and classifications of MDS are constantly changing to help doctors treat patients.
- Lymphomas – Lymphomas are cancers that affect the immune system and cells in the lymphatic system of the body. Specific types of Lymphomas include Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL), and various others.
- Aplastic Anemia – This condition affects the blood cells and can also evolve into other forms of blood and bone marrow cancers.
Workers Who Are Often Exposed to Benzene
It can be found in various industries and work environments where people are working directly with solvents and other chemicals. Some industries and trades include refinery workers, ship or barge workers, printers, painters, rubber workers or tire builders, mechanics, and gasoline distribution workers.
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Our benzene exposure lawyers are ready to review your case and help you with the next steps. We understand that being diagnosed with any of these diseases is hugely stressful, and discovering that a company, or even your own employer, was responsible can be infuriating. We have the experience and skill necessary to ensure that companies exposing people to benzene are held responsible.
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