Benzene Exposure Lawyers
If you or a loved one is suffering from leukemia, anemia or another serious condition due to occupational or environmental benzene exposure, you may be eligible to recover significant financial damages. A benzene exposure attorney at Tracey Law Firm can evaluate your specific situation and determine what your claim may be worth.
Benzene Effects on Health
Benzene exposure may have numerous side effects, some of which are deadly. Exposure to a large amount of benzene at once or any amount over a long period of time may cause harmful results. The side effects of both types of exposure will vary, but either way your life and health may be at risk. The most common causes of benzene exposure are through occupational and environmental sources.
Short-Term Benzene Exposure
Short-term benzene exposure (in high amounts) may cause the following side effects:
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These symptoms will typically arise within the first few minutes of exposure and may last for hours or longer, depending on the amount of benzene that the victim was exposed to. If the victim is not removed from the environment immediately and exposure continues, it will likely lead to death.
Long-Term Benzene Exposure
Long-term benzene exposure most often occurs in occupational environments, where workers deal with this chemical on a regular basis. The following are side effects of long-term benzene exposure:
- Leukemia
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
- Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
- Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
- Aplastic Anemia
Consult a Benzene Exposure Attorney
Contact Tracey Law Firm today for your free consultation. We have the knowledge and experience to conduct an investigation into your case to determine if your condition is linked to benzene exposure and whether your employer or another party may be responsible for this exposure in the first place.
Discuss your case with a benzene exposure lawyer at our firm today! Contact Tracey Law Firm online.
