DANGEROUS CHEMICALSWhen
a common or uncommon chemical causes serious
injuries or death, the manufacturer and others
associated with its use or distribution can be
held liable. At Goldstein Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz
we provide experienced attorneys to seek monetary
damages. If you have been injured,
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 Benzene
Benzene is a highly flammable
chemical used to make rubber, plastics, dyes,
paints, detergents, lubricants, drugs, pesticides,
nylon and more. Unfortunately it is known
to cause cancer in humans. It is a naturally
occurring
compound of gasoline, crude oil and cigarette
smoke.
Though Benzene can be found
all around us, its most common sources of
everyday exposure are
cigarette smoke, gas stations and vehicle
exhaust. Benzene gases are emitted from glues,
paints,
furniture wax and detergents. Exposure in
cities is more intense than in rural areas.
Those
who live near landfills, hazardous waste
sites or
where gasoline may seep from underground
storage tanks are all at risk of being poisoned
by
the chemical through the water and in the air.
Its effects due to brief
exposure (5-10 minutes) may be headaches,
drowsiness,
dizziness, rapid
heart rate, vomiting, tremors, confusion,
and unconsciousness. Exposure to very high
levels
can cause death.
When benzene enters the bloodstream
the body stores it temporarily in bone marrow
and
fat, then converts it into metabolites.
These metabolites
are believed to be the source of leukemia
and cancer caused by benzene exposure.
The following have high risk
factors:
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Workers in petroleum refineries
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Gasoline distribution workers
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Rubber tire manufacturers
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Laboratory technicians
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Shoe / leather workers
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Newspaper
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Pesticides manufacturing workers
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Painters
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Printers
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Press workers
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Paper and pulp manufacturing workers
 Lawsuits
If you or a member of
your family has been injured by Benzene,
you may have grounds to file a lawsuit. Injuries
from Benzene include, but are not limited to,
headaches, diziness, drowsiness, rapid heart
rate, vomiting,
tremors, confusion, unconsiousness, cancer, and
death as outlined
above.
Please contact one of our experienced
attorney's to seek monetary damages.
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