100+ years of combined experience and over $200 million won for our clients in Missouri and Illinois. Contact a personal injury lawyer near you.
Free Consultation
(314) 500-HURTBenzene, one of the 20 most widely used chemicals in the United States, is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet
odor. Although naturally occurring in crude oil and gasoline, this chemical is commonly used as a starting material in
making other chemicals such as plastics, lubricants, rubber, dyes, detergents and pesticides. Benzene was commonly used
as an industrial solvent, but manufacturers and employers have taken steps to limit exposure to this dangerous chemical.
Unfortunately, not everyone is safe from high levels of exposure to benzene which, over time, can have deadly
consequences.
Benzene causes cancer. Numerous human, laboratory and lab animal studies link this toxic chemical to leukemia and other
cancers of the blood. Workers exposed to high levels of benzene have higher rates of these cancers compared to the
general population. Some of the most common cancers associated with benzene exposure include:
Research behind the dangerous and deadly nature of benzene and its link to cancer is supported by reputable institutions
such as the International Agency for
Research on Cancer, the United States’ National Toxicology Program,
and the Environmental Protection Agency. Benzene is flagged by
these groups as carcinogenic to humans.
People can be exposed to toxic levels of benzene through the air and absorption through the skin. Smoking tobacco is a
major source of benzene exposure. Although community exposures normally occur in enclosed spaces with poorly ventilated
fumes and are commonly connected to tobacco smoke, the vast majority of significant levels of benzene exposure occur in
the work place. Workers in industries that produce or use benzene are especially at risk for complications. Common jobs
affected include:
Anyone coming into contact with benzene or benzene-containing products may be at risk for toxic benzene exposure. The
chemical is found in adhesives, asphalt, contact cements, gasoline, glues, kerosene, calibrating fluid, charcoal lighter
fluid, cigarette lighter fluid, inks, pesticides, lacquer thinners, rubber cement, solvents and many petroleum-based
products.
Since benzene is a widely known as a dangerous and deadly carcinogen, employers should exercise extreme caution to limit
the exposure levels to employees. If you have a cancer commonly associated with benzene exposure and have worked around
benzene or benzene-containing products, you may have a legal claim to receive compensation for your injury. Families of
those who have passed from these benzene-related diseases may be able to file a wrongful death claim
on their loved one’s behalf.
Call St. Louis toxic tort lawyers at Burger Law today at (314) 542-2222 for a free and confidential consultation. We
will discuss your work history, help determine your levels of benzene exposure and determine if the party responsible
for your toxic benzene exposure acted negligently by breaking product or premises liability laws.
Founder | Injury Attorney
Gary Burger has dedicated his career to standing up against bullies. The founder and principal attorney of Burger Law | St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer has helped hundreds of Missouri and Illinois individuals and families recover th …
Years of experience: 30 years
Location: St. Louis, MO
Similar Blog Posts
If you have been seriously injured while visiting a property, you may have a premises liability claim. The Burger Law premises liability lawyers in St. Louis are committed to ... read more.
If you or someone you love were visiting a property with permission when some kind of unaddressed hazard caused you harm, you have a premise liability claim. Whether you have ... read more.
Maurice Hammonds | A Slip and Fall Case Maurice was kind enough to stop by the office to discuss his recent settlement with his lawyer, Gary Burger. We worked hard to get Maurice... read more.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Gary Burger who has more than 30 years of legal experience as a practicing personal injury trial attorney. Gary’s robust legal knowledge is recognized by his peers as demonstrated by his industry awards and frequent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) lectures.
NO FEES UNTIL WE WIN YOUR CASE
We offer free consultations and are available 24/7 to take your call. Live chat, text, and virtual meetings are available.
or call us at
(314) 500-HURT