Benzene and Manufacturing Plants For Chemicals And Plastics

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Benzene exposure is a very real risk in a number of industries. Many workers that work in these industries find themselves suffering from serious complications that have been associated with long term benzene exposure. Some of the main industries were workers are exposed to high levels of benzene on a regular basis are manufacturing facilities that produce chemicals and/or plastics. Because benzene is an integral part of the processes used to create these products, workers that are employed in these facilities have a high risk of being exposed to benzene for long periods of time while on the job.

There are many chemical and plastic products that use benzene in their creation processes. Many resins and adhesives are manufactured using benzene and benzene is also present in the finished product. Individuals that work closely with the production of resins and adhesives risk benzene exposure during the manufacturing process and while handling the finished products. This exposure is not limited to only the individuals that manufacture the products. Individuals that handle and transport the products are at risk as well. Individuals that use resins and adhesives regularly in their line of work are also at risk from exposure to benzene as it is contained in the fumes that rise from the products.

Other products containing benzene that are manufactured in these facilities include synthetic polymers and fibers such as nylon, Styrofoam, and styrene. Many different synthetic materials use large quantities of benzene in the manufacturing process. These materials have been created using the same formulas and procedures for decades and researchers have not yet found a processing material like benzene to use in the production of these items that would be safer for the individuals working closely with the products. Many individuals have worked manufacturing these products for many years before learning of the dangers posed by long term benzene exposure or experiencing complications from long-term benzene exposure.

There are some other products that may be manufactured in chemical manufacturing plants that use benzene in their production. These items include detergents, dyes, pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides. A large number of the workers that are employed in these facilities are at risk for long term benzene exposures, including the individuals that manufacture the products, the individuals that package the products, the individuals that transport the products, and the individuals that perform maintenance on the machines that produce the products. Almost any individual that is employed for a long period of time in a manufacturing facility that produces chemicals or plastics has an increased risk of developing complications from benzene exposure in the future.

Our Experience - Benzene Litigation

Why You Should Choose Schmidt & Clark, LLP

"Our law firm has substantial expertise in the highly specialized field of occupational and environmental Benzene exposure litigation"

There are many law firms in the United States that advertise their legal services for Benzene lawsuits, however most of these law firms do not actually litigate them. You can contact our law firm with confidence in knowing that we have earned the nationwide respect and recognition from our peers for the successful representation of Benzene exposure clients and their families.

If you or a loved one have been exposed to Benzene and developed a form of leukemia or other blood related disease, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.

Types of Benzene Lawsuits We Handle

Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML), Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Myelofibrosis and Myeloid Metaplasia, Aplastic Anemia, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL), Hairy Cell Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Hematologic Cancers.

What are the side effects of Benzene exposure?

There are Acute (short-term) and Chronic (long-term) side effects to a person being exposed to the chemical. Benzene has been linked to the following:

• Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
• Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
• Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
• Myelofibrosis and Myeloid Metaplasia
• Aplastic Anemia
• Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
• Hairy Cell Leukemia
• Multiple Myeloma
• Thrombocytopenic Purpura
• Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
• Hematologic Cancers

Do I have a Benzene Lawsuit?

The Toxic Tort Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in Benzene lawsuits. We are handling individual and group litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Benzene cases in all 50 states.

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