Benzene is a known human carcinogen, causing cancer and blood disease.  Benzene is found in a number of petroleum solvents that industrial workers use everyday.  Even small amounts of Benzene are dangerous and hazardous to workers.  If you have blood cancer and have been exposed to solvents, Benzene is the likely culprit.  Contact a Kane Legal benzene lawyer to explore your legal rights.

Have You Been Exposed to Benzene?

Exposure to petroleum solvents that contain benzene is common in many industries. Workers using solvents that contain benzene breathe in benzene vapors that evaporate from the solvents. We can also absorb benzene through our skin when we come into contact with solvents. These exposures can cause serious illnesses, which sometimes go undetected or untreated.

Studies show that workers who use petroleum solvents containing benzene have an increased risk of developing certain cancers and blood diseases, usually many years after exposure to this material. Benzene is a known human carcinogen, and people who breathe or whose skin contacts benzene can experience harmful effects in the tissues that form blood cells, especially bone marrow. There are many diseases that are associated with benzene exposure, such as acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), chronic myelogenous leukimia (CML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), hairy cell leukemia (HCL), non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL), Hodgkin’s Disease, multiple myeloma, myelodysplaspic syndrome (MDS), aplastic anemia, and other blood diseases.

The fact is that very small amounts of benzene can cause blood cancers and blood diseases. If you have or develop a blood cancer or blood disease and you worked with solvents, benzene is a likely culprit. These illnesses can be deadly, so early detection and treatment are critical. In addition, if you are suffering from a disease caused by benzene, you may be entitled to compensation for your illness.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to benzene-containing products and has developed leukemia as a result, please contact Kane Legal for a free consultation.