Benzene Exposure
How might I be Exposed to Benzene?
Benzene Inhalation of Outdoor Air
contains low levels of benzene from tobacco smoke, automobile service stations, exhaust from motor vehicles, and industrial emissions.
Benzene Inhalation of Indoor Air
generally contains higher levels of benzene from products that contain it such as glues, paints, furniture wax, and detergents.
Benzene Inhalation around Hazardous Waste Sites Air
around hazardous waste sites or gas stations will contain higher levels of benzene.
Benzene Poisoning of Well Water Leakage from underground storage tanks or from hazardous waste sites containing benzene can result in benzene contamination of well water.
Work-related Benzene Poisoning Workers
who refine benzene or are involved in its distribution and workers exposed to gasoline and low-boiling solvents are typically exposed to the
Benzene Exposure
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Painting
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Gasoline
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Gas Station Attendants
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Printing
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Gluing Leather (shoes)
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Petrochemical Plants
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Rubber Transportation
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Petroleum Refining
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Organic Solvents
General Exposure to Benzene
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Household Solvents Automobiles Auto Exhaust Storage Sites
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Hazardous Waste Sites Industrial Facilities Smoking
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Marking
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Pens
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Paints
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Tapes
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Food
Benzene Risks
Who is at Risk for Benzene Exposure?
Workers in multiple industries that make or use benzene may be at risk for being exposed to high levels of this carcinogenic chemical. Hazardous jobs that involve the use of benzene include the rubber industry, pesticides production, detergent production, solvent production, paint and varnish production, waste management, oil refineries, chemical plants, shoe manufacturers, and petroleum processing industries.
In 1987, OSHA estimated that about 237,000 workers in the United States were potentially exposed to benzene; it is not known if this number has substantially changed since then. Many people have suffered the painful, uncomfortable, and undesirable effects of Benzene exposure, and some have even lost their lives through exposure to this chemical. Lawsuits have already been filed by many of those affected by Benzene exposure, and some by the relations of those that have died due to their exposure to Benzene. There are many law firms that advertise for benzene-leukemia cases, but they don't actually litigate them; they actually refer the cases to the Williams Law Office, LLC because they have no experience litigating such cases and don't know how to litigate them.
If you have suffered from the effects of Benzene, or if a loved one has died through exposure to Benzene, you should contact an experience toxic tort attorney at the earliest possible opportunity. An experienced Benzene lawyer such as the attorneys here at the Williams law office, LLC can increase your chances of getting rightfully compensated for harm or injury caused through Benzene exposure. You could be entitled to compensation for medical bills, loss of earnings, pain, suffering or wrongful death. A trained and experienced Benzene lawyer can quickly determine the potential viability and success of a claim based around your specific circumstances, including workers compensation and litigation against the hazardous chemical manufacturers. Even if you are not certain as to whether you have a case, it is well worth seeking advice from an experienced lawyer who truly understands Benzene litigation. Also remember, by taking advantage of our free case review, it will not cost you anything to find out more about your legal rights.
Diseases Caused From Benzene
Aplastic Anemia
Also called bone marrow aplasia, aplastic anemia causes your bone marrow's production of blood cells to decrease. This causes a gradual or sudden reduction in the number of blood cells in your bloodstream. The bone marrow in your body is in essence a blood cell factory. Continuous production of blood cells is necessary because each cell once it leaves the bone marrow and enters the bloodstream has a short life span. Red blood cells last 120 days, platelets last 6 days and white blood cells last one day or less. The main risks associated with aplastic anemia are infection and bleeding, both of which may be severe enough to threaten your life.
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) are clonal diseases of stem cells characterized by single or multilinease cytopenia and various bone marrow abnormalities. Up to 35% of MDS patients progress of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) within a few months of initial diagnosis and the MDS has sometimes been characterized as a preleukemic condition or simply "preleukemia."
Multiple Myeloma
In general, causal associations for multiple myeloma have been reported in workers exposed to petrochemicals, especially those occupationally exposed to benzene, a known human carcinogen and leukemogen. In addition to chemical workers, elevated risks of multiple myeloma have been reported among farmers and others engaged in agricultural operations, metal workers, rubber manufacturing workers and painters. All of these occupations entail exposure to such benzene-containing products, i.e., gasoline or organic solvents. The epidemiologic literature shows that benzene is the chemical most strongly associated with multiple myeloma.
Multiple Myeloma Symptoms
Also known as Kahler's disease, multiple myeloma is a subtype of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It is a cancer of the plasma cells. These cells cause destruction of bone, resulting in bone pain, hypercalcemia, compression, fractures, spinal cord compression, hemiparesis, and paraplegia. The disease is treatable, but essentially incurable. Virtually all patients with multiple myeloma succumb to their malignancy.
Multiple myeloma is a disease of old age. The median age at diagnosis is 72. Mortality rates have been rising since the 1950s. The increase in the incidence of multiple myeloma was among the highest for any cancer during this period. Approximately 12,000 new cases are diagnosed annually.
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) is an aggressive cancer of the blood. There are many types of leukemia. However, AML is the type of leukemia that is most strongly associated with benzene exposure. While some experts dispute that benzene causes certain types of leukemia, all medical and scientific experts agree that benzene causes AML. If you have been diagnosed with AML and have an occupational history of exposure to solvents or fuels, your leukemia may well have been caused by benzene.
M0 - AML without differentiation
M1 - AML with Minimal Maturation
M2 - AML with Maturation
M3 - Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
M4 - Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia
M5 - Acute Monocytic Leukemia
M6 - Acute Erythroid Leukemia
M7 - Acute Megakaryocytic Leukemia
If you have had occupational or other exposure to benzene and you develop any of the seven types of AML, or if a loved one had benzene exposure and died from one of the seven types of AML, you may have a case.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) has been reported in workers exposed to pure benzene and benzene containing chemicals such as gasoline, crude oil, toluene, naphtha, xylene and other solvents. The epidemiologic literature shows that benzene is the chemical most strongly associated with CLL. CLL is a form of leukemia that starts from white blood cells called lymphocytes in the bone marrow but then go into the blood.
Acute Lymphocytic (or Lymphoblastic) Leukemia (ALL)
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is also called acute lymphoblastic leukemia and has been reported in workers exposed to pure benzene and benzene containing chemicals such as gasoline, crude oil, toluene, naphtha, xylene and other solvents. The epidemiologic literature shows that benzene is the chemical most strongly associated with ALL. ALL is a form of leukemia that starts from white blood cells called lymphocytes in the bone marrow but then go into the blood quickly. These cells spread to other parts of the body, including the lymph nodes, liver, and spleen.
Chronic Myeloid (or Myelogenous) Leukemia (CML)
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is also called chronic myelogenous leukemia. CML is a type of cancer that starts in certain cells of the bone marrow. The leukemia cells grow and divide in the bone marrow and spread into the blood. CML is a slow growing leukemia, but it can also change into a fast-growing acute leukemia. CML has been reported in workers exposed to pure benzene and benzene containing chemicals such as gasoline, crude oil, toluene, naphtha, xylene and other solvents. The epidemiologic literature shows that benzene is the chemical most strongly associated with CML
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL)
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL), also referred to, as just lymphoma is a cancer that starts in cells called lymphocytes, which are part of the body’s immune system. Lymphocytes are in the lymph nodes and other lymphoid tissues including the spleen and bone marrow. NHL has been reported in workers exposed to pure benzene and benzene containing chemicals such as gasoline, crude oil, toluene, naphtha, xylene and other solvents. The epidemiologic literature shows that benzene is the chemical most strongly associated with NHL.
Childhood Leukemia
Leukemia can be acute (fast growing) or chronic (slow growing). Almost all childhood leukemias are acute. Acute lymphocytic (lymphoblastic) leukemia (ALL) accounts for 3 out of 4 childhood leukemias. This leukemia starts from early forms of lymphocytes in the bone marrow. Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) accounts for most of the remaining cases of childhood leukemias. Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are rare in children. Childhood leukemia has been reported in children exposed to benzene containing chemicals such as gasoline, crude oil, toluene, naphtha, xylene, other solvents, pesticides and insecticides. The epidemiologic literature shows that benzene is the chemical most strongly associated with childhood leukemias. Children exposed to household chemicals such as gasoline, pesticides, and insecticides or that live near gas stations, refineries, chemical plants or other industrial locations have shown an increase in childhood leukemias.
Benzene Exposure
How might I be Exposed to Benzene?
Liquid Wrench
Rust-Ban 392
Sunoco Household Oil
3-In-One Electric Motor Oil
3-In-One Household Oil
Gardner Blacktop Driveway Sealer
Gardner EZ STIR Filler Sealer
Parks Furniture Refinisher
Parks Adhesive Remover
Parks Mineral Spirits Paint Thinner
Parks Lacquer Thinner
Parks Brush Cleaner
Parks PRO liquid Paint Stripper
Parks liquid Strip
Parks Lacquer Thinner 6/13/97
Parks Adhesive Remover 9/4/98
Parks liquid Deglosser 9/4/98
Gumoutregane Premium Gas Treatment
Gumoutxtra 1 Tank Carb Cleaner
Gumouttune Up Spray
Gumoutcarb/Fuel Injector Cleaner (Aerosol)
Gumoutcarb/Fuel Injector Cleaner (liquid)
Gumoutdiesel Fuel System Cleaner
Gumoutcold Weather Diesel Treatment
Gumoutliquid Intake Cleaner
Classic Aerosol Wax
Champion Carb. Cleaner
Champion Flush Off Degreaser
Champion Brake Cleaner
Champion Cold Galvanize
Champion Galv Off
Champion CS+
Champion N/F 4 Way Penetrating Oil
Champion Stainless Steel Cleaner
Champion X It Out Vandal Mark Remover
Champion Super Lubricant
Champion Spray Paint
Champion Flying Insect Killer
Champion Fire Ant Killer
Champion Multi Insect/lice Killer
Champion Indoor Insect Fogger
Champion Ant & Roach
Champion Metered Insecticide
Bonide Grass, Weed & Vegetation Killer
Ortho Weed-B-Gone
Staffel's Screwwork Compound-U.S.
Formula M 62 Insecticide
Dr. Rogers Screw Worm Smear Formula No. 62
Martin's Formula No. 62 Screw Work Smear for Horses and Mules
Thoroseal Redi Mix Paint
Naptha
VM & P Naptha
Benzene in Toluene Products
Ethylbenzene
Toluene
Toluene + Xylene
Xylene
Benzene in Organic Solvents
Butadiene
Butene
Cumene
Cyclohexanol
Cyclohexanol C
Dichloropentadiene
Isoprene
Monochlorobenzene
Piperylene
Hexane
Hexane C
How might I be Exposed to Benzene?
Calibrating Fluid
Charcoal lighter Fluid
Contact cements
C9 Aromatics
Dicyclopentadiene
Elastomeric Adhesives
Ethylbenzene
Hexane
Hydraulic Fluds
Kerosene
Ink Markers
Lacquer Thinner
Lantern Fuel & Gas Stove
Leather Black and Stain
liquid Polish
liquid Wrench
Mineral Spirits
140* Flash Aliphatic
140* Flash Aliphatic: Solvent
Asphalts
Paste Polish
Rubber Cement
Rubber Solvent
Shell DAN
Shell Rubber solvent
Shell Sol Bj-77BG
Shell Sol BJ-19EG
Spray Lubricant
Slop Oil
Solvasol
Solvasol 2
Stoddard Solvent
Trimethybenzene
Unland screen developer
Varnish Makers
Vinyl Thinner
VM & P napthol
Coke Ovens
Benzene Product Identification Assistance
If you are interested in identifying a benzene containing product for a potential benzene lawsuit, our attorneys can help. Please contact us for assistance.
Benzene Exposure
How might I be Exposed to Benzene?
Benzene Inhalation of Outdoor Air
contains low levels of benzene from tobacco smoke, automobile service stations, exhaust from motor vehicles, and industrial emissions.
Benzene Inhalation of Indoor Air
generally contains higher levels of benzene from products that contain it such as glues, paints, furniture wax, and detergents.
Benzene Inhalation around Hazardous Waste Sites Air
around hazardous waste sites or gas stations will contain higher levels of benzene.
Benzene Poisoning of Well Water Leakage from underground storage tanks or from hazardous waste sites containing benzene can result in benzene contamination of well water.
Work-related Benzene Poisoning Workers
who refine benzene or are involved in its distribution and workers exposed to gasoline and low-boiling solvents are typically exposed to the
Benzene Exposure
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Painting
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Gasoline
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Gas Station Attendants
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Printing
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Gluing Leather (shoes)
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Petrochemical Plants
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Rubber Transportation
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Petroleum Refining
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Organic Solvents
General Exposure to Benzene
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Household Solvents Automobiles Auto Exhaust Storage Sites
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Hazardous Waste Sites Industrial Facilities Smoking
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Marking
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Pens
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Paints
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Tapes
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Food
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Why should you hire the Williams Law Office, LLC?"The Williams Law Office has more then 22 years of experience in handling asbestos, benzene and other toxic exposure cases.
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How long does it take to litigate an asbestos mesothelioma or benzene blood cancer case?In Louisiana you can get an expedited trial if you are over 70 years of age and/or have a terminal disease that the individual with the cancer will likely not survive 6 months.
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What causes mesothelioma?Asbestos. Asbestos is present in many products and found in many occupational settings. You need a law firm that knows how to determine if you were exposed.
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Why chose a local Louisiana law firm?Many firms from out of state advertise and handle these cases in Louisiana but are not from Louisiana and quite often you never meet or work with the attorney from out of state. Consequently, the case may take much longer to settle or go to trial.
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What is the cost?We do not charge you unless we recover. The fee is based on a contingency fee.
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What causes blood cancers including leukemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndrome?"Benzene which is contained in petroleum products. Benzene is found in many products and you need a law firm that knows how to determine if you were exposed.