Benzene & Leukemia Attorneys, Houston TX
Benzene exposure is a known cause of several different types of leukemia, including: Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL), Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), and Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML). Benzene-induced leukemia has a typical latency period of anywhere from 5 to 15 years and is often preceded by aplastic anemia. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as well as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the International Agency for Research on Cancer have recognized and classified benzene as a carcinogen, a substance that is known to cause cancer.
Benzene-induced leukemia is most often cause by occupational exposure. If you or a loved one has been recently diagnosed with leukemia and worked in a field dealing with potential benzene exposure (plastic or rubber manufacturing, chemical or refinery plant, or printing) you may be eligible to seek significant financial compensation. A benzene exposure lawyer at Tracey Law Firm can help determine whether you are able to bring a case against your employer or another party for your injuries.
Depending on the diagnosis, leukemia may take your or a loved one’s life in a matter of days, in years or perhaps not at all. One of the most important factors associated with leukemia treatment, as with any cancer, is to catch it as early as possible. That is why it is particularly important to get regular check-ups with your doctor and to keep an eye out for benzene exposure symptoms if you work in any field that deals with this dangerous chemical compound.
Lawyers for Victims of Benzene Exposure
Consulting an attorney now and taking legal action for your benzene exposure case may be the best thing you can do for yourself and for your family. If your attorney is successful in recovering compensation on your behalf, you may have the money you need to pay for the best medical care and continued treatment – as well as for your family if you pass on.
Contact a benzene exposure attorney at Tracey Law Firm today for a free consultation.
