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Benzene Exposure

Benzene is a dangerous chemical that can cause cancer and a wide variety of other health problems. Most people are exposed to it at work, as it is one of the most highly used chemicals in the U.S., but people can also be exposed in their homes and their communities.

Benzene is a clear liquid that is often used as a solvent. It naturally occurs in crude oil. Most people who are exposed to benzene are exposed to the fumes when it evaporates, but exposure to the liquid form also happens in industrial settings.

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What Are The Risks Of Benzene Exposure?

Benzene has been determined to cause a variety of diseases that impact the blood and bone marrow, including:

Leukemia
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)
Lymphoma
Anemia

These diseases can affect you for the rest of your life and can even be the cause of wrongful death.

Was I Exposed To Benzene?

It can be hard to know if you were exposed unless you have been told. But if you have been diagnosed with one of these diseases or some other health condition that you believe was caused by possible benzene exposure, we strongly encourage you to discuss your situation with one of our attorneys.

Let Us Fight For The Compensation You Deserve

At Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers, we are skilled at investigating and litigating benzene exposure claims. We have a long record of helping those who have been seriously injured, including through toxic exposure to chemicals such as benzene. Those skills can help us draw a direct line between your illness and any exposure to benzene that may have happened at work or elsewhere.