Benzene Exposure Risk
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"A Look at Recent Benzene Settlements" December 12, 2008 Benzene, a known carcinogenic substance, can cause a range of serious, potentially fatal health complications over years of exposure. In addition to suppressing the immune and nervous systems, benzene exposure can also result in severe anemia, leukemia and death. Those most likely to experience harmful benzene exposure are people who live near or work in oil refineries. Other at-risk individuals include: • gas station employees To protect these workers' health, employers are obligated to: • inform their employees of their risk of benzene exposure In some cases, however, employers will fail to do any or all of the above, and workers will develop life-threatening conditions. Such affected individuals (as well as family members of those who died from benzene exposure) should pursue personal injury lawsuits, as they are entitled to monetary compensation for their pain, suffering and medical bills. Awards in Recent Benzene LawsuitsThe amount of a benzene settlement will depend on the nature of the plaintiff's injuries, the degree of the defendant's negligence and the severity of the harmful benzene exposure. The following recent benzene settlements show how these awards can range: • $11.2 million was awarded to New York City after Exxon Mobil intentionally contaminated the City's waterways with benzene. • $6.6 million was awarded to the family of a 68-year old man who died from benzene exposure after working at Mobil. • $4.3 million was awarded to the families of four petrochemical workers who were all diagnosed with leukemia following workplace benzene exposure. To get on the path to winning your benzene settlement, meet with a personal lawyer today to find out if you have a case. Consultations are free, and most lawyers work on contingency, meaning you don't have to pay for legal services until you win your case. (Source: Benzene Help Center) Have you or a loved one been harmed by benzene exposure? If so, contact us today to meet with an experienced benzene lawyer who can help you pursue your legal claim and win your highly deserved compensation. Click here for more Benzene News...
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