Benzene is a colorless, sweet smelling and flammable chemical that is processed from crude oil that forms toxic vapors and is associated with many health disorders. Benzene is commonly used in the making gasoline, plastics, rubbers, adhesives and many chemical products. The US. Environmental Protection Agency has documented benzene as a carconigen and its use is heavily regulated.

Benzene

People who work with chemicals, plastics or the petroleum industry are at risk for Benzene poisoning. If you have worked with oil companies or chemical companies, and you have developed leukemia, it may be related to exposure to benzene fumes.

Benzene is scientifically linked to forms of leukemia (myelogenous and lympatic). The chemical companies have known about benzene's dangers, yet have failed to adequately warn or protect workers. If you or a loved one has leukemia and worked in places where benzene was used, you may be entitled to compensation for your illness to cover all treatment costs and compensate you for pain and suffering.

Benzene is considered an "occupational carcinogen", that is, a cancer-causing chemical that people are exposed to in the workplace. The forms of leukemia benzene has been known to cause are as follows:

• Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
• Acute Lymphatic Leukemia (ALL)
• Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
• Chronic Lymphatic Leukemia (CLL)
• Hodgkin's Disease
• Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)

Manufacturing companies must take enormous safety precautions for workers handling benzene since only small concentrations can cause Leukemia.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Leukemia and may have worked with benzene, click here or call us at 1-800-305-7552 for a free case evaluation.