Benzene Litigation
OHSA estimates that as many as 238,000 people may be exposed to benzene in the workplace, with the highest levels affecting workers in industries that make or use benzene, such as petrochemicals, petroleum refining, coke and coal chemical manufacturing and rubber tire manufacturing. Other workers who may be exposed to benzene because of their occupations include steelworkers, printers, paper-workers, rubber workers, shoe makers, laboratory technicians, fire fighters, gas station employees and other factory workers.
Benzene is a carcinogenic hydrocarbon that is produced by the burning of natural products, including coal and petroleum and it is found in gasoline and other fuels. Benzene is also used in the manufacture of plastics, detergents, pesticides and other chemicals.
Workers exposed to Benzene for short periods of time can suffer from drowsiness, dizziness, unconsciousness and even death. Longer term exposures can affect bone marrow and blood production and many cases of leukemia have been tied to Benzene exposure. The long-term effects of Benzene exposure can take from 5 to 30 years to develop.
Martin & Kieklak has extensive experience investigating and prosecuting cases for workers exposed to Benzene, helping them to obtain full and fair compensation for their devastating losses.
Let us fight for you. Call Martin & Kieklak to discuss your case.
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