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Benzene Exposure

The premier side-affect of long term benzene exposure is detrimental symptoms in the blood.  Benzene is also proven to have negative results in regards to the bone marrow, which causes in a lowering of red blood cell counts and in turn, causing anemia.  The affects of benzene are also attributed to excessive bleeding, lowering of the immune system, and increased risk for infection.

If you or a loved one has shown the negative side effects of benzene exposure, contact one of our construction injury attorneys in your area today!  Our construction injury lawyers have extensive knowledge regarding the consequences of long-term benzene exposure.

A chemical which is colorless or light yellow liquid at room temperature Benzene is highly flammable and gives off a sweet odor.  The chemical’s vapor is also heavier than air which may cause the chemical to drift and dwell in low level areas, however, the chemical is known to evaporate into the air quite rapidly. 

Natural and man-made processes formulate Benzene.  Forest fires, volcanoes, crude oil, gasoline, industrial exhaust, and cigarette smoke are all sources of benzene.

There is widespread use of benzene within the United States.  In fact, the chemical ranks in the top twenty chemicals made available by production by volume.  Certain sectors of industry utilize benzene to produce resins, nylons, plastics, drugs, lubricants, rubbers, dyes, detergents, pesticides, and various synthetic fibers. 

The severity of the complications from benzene poisoning depends heavily on a variety of factors including the amount, length of exposure, age of victim, and previous medical history of the person exposed as well.

Persons who inhale elevated levels of benzene perhaps could develop the following symptoms from the onset of exposure up to several hours later:

• drowsiness
• dizziness
• rapid or irregular heartbeat
• headaches
• tremors
• confusion
• unconsciousness
• death (at very high levels)

If you or a loved one has shown the negative side effects of benzene exposure, contact one of our construction injury attorneys in your area today!  Our construction injury lawyers have extensive knowledge regarding the consequences of long-term benzene exposure.

Dining on foods or consuming drinks containing high levels of benzene could result in the following symptoms within minutes to several hours:

• vomiting
• irritation of the stomach
• dizziness
• sleepiness
• convulsions
• rapid or irregular heartbeat
• death (at very high levels)

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has determined that benzene causes cancer in humans.  Long-term exposure to high levels of benzene in the air can cause leukemia, cancer of the blood-forming organs.  If you feel that you have been exposed to benzene, you should seek medical attention immediately.

If you or a loved one has shown the negative side effects of benzene exposure, contact one of our construction injury attorneys in your area today!  Our construction injury lawyers have extensive knowledge regarding the consequences of long-term benzene exposure.

Though benzene is used in many US produced products, benzene exposure can cause very serious health problem which may even lead to death.  If you or a loved one has fallen victim to benzene exposure, you should contact one of our construction injury attorneys to see what compensation you may be eligable for.  The law limits the time frame in which you can claim compensation, so contact one of our construction injury lawyers today!

Update: LV