Benzene - A Hidden Threat

Did you know that the toxic effects of benzeneof victims who died of benzene-related illnesses.
exposure can show up as late as 29 years afterFor example, Mobil was forced to pay over $6
the first exposure?million to the family of a 68-year-old man who
Clearly, the health risks of occupational or otherdied of benzene-related leukemia.
benzene exposure are grave. Benzene, classifiedDon't Wait Too Long to Pursue Your Benzene
as a "Class A" carcinogen by the EnvironmentalClaim
Protective Agency (EPA), is an extremely harmfulIf you have been stricken with a benzene-related
chemical that is responsible for diseases such asillness or injury, don't wait until you are on your
Hodgkin's disease, various respiratory and skindeath bed to collect your rightful damages and
disorders, and even leukemia.compensation for toxic benzene exposure.
Though benzene has a strong odor, it is clear andContacting an experienced benzene/environmental
colorless. It is contained primarily in paints, solventstoxin litigator can help give you access to the
and dyes, and occupational risk is greater in the oilcompensation you deserve. Compensation which
and petroleum industry, where benzene is used incan help defray the medical bills and pain and
refineries. Exposure to benzene is also possible insuffering associated with benzene and its many
printing presses and the paper and pulp industries.toxic effects.
Public and Private Benzene Claims Collect BigClearly, no amount of money can ever restore
Compensation Dollarshealth or make up for the years of suffering
If you have been injured by benzene exposure,experienced at the hands of occupational or other
take heart - benzene litigation is a growing fieldbenzene exposure, but pursuing a benzene claim
and has resulted in several multi-million dollarcan have more than monetary benefits. It can
lawsuits in recent years. The biggest civilconvince companies to be more responsible about
settlement ever in Arizona history was in athe sale and promotion of products containing the
benzene case in which Unocal (Union Oil oftoxic carcinogen benzene.
California) agreed to pay $675,000 for benzeneRemember to seek medical attention immediately
groundwater contamination in Tempe, Arizona.if you are suffering from benzene exposure.
In December 2001, Exxon-Mobil was ordered toThe short- and long-term effects of benzene can
pay $8.2 million in civil penalties and additionalbe devastating to your health and your family's
monetary damages due to benzene groundwatersecurity, so don't put off that doctor's visit if you
pollution in New York City.suspect your recent health troubles are due to
But cities and states have not been the onlybenzene poisoning. Unfortunately, benzene's
beneficiaries of large benzene settlements -effects are insidious and often hard to detect. It's
individuals have also made inroads intoup to you to seek appropriate medical attention
compensation for benzene exposure and injury.and, if possible, pursue your benzene-related claim
The largest settlements have gone to the familieswith a competent and experienced legal advisor.