Benzene is a toxic chemical that has been tied to many types of cancer and toxic injuries. A known carcinogen, exposure to benzene can cause many serious health effects. Attorney Patrick Bartels represents clients who have suffered health consequences due to exposure to benzene. These individuals may be entitled to compensation for their pain, suffering, and losses.
To set up a free consultation in one of our New Jersey law offices - Shrewsbury, or Newark - contact us online or call us toll free at 1-877-ATTY-24-7 .
Benzene Overview
Certain occupations and workplaces see higher rates of illnesses caused by benzene exposure. For example, employees of manufacturing plants, petro-chemical plants, rubber plants, oil refineries, and gasoline refineries are more susceptible to benzene exposure. Agencies such as OSHA, NIOSHA, and ACGIH now regulate exposure limits, but thousands of cases involving previous exposure are still showing up today.
Exposure to benzene has been known to cause the following illnesses and conditions:
- Dizziness
- Increased heart rate
- Vomiting
- Anemia
- Infections
- Kidney cancer
- Leukemia (acute myelogenous leukemia)
- Other blood cancers
- Other cancers
- Death
Toxic tort litigation attorney Patrick Bartels is devoted to representing clients suffering from benzene exposure. He works closely with clients throughout the process of handling their case and works to prove employer negligence, working with medical experts and other sources if necessary.
Victims of benzene exposure can face a number of financial setbacks in relation to the illness or condition. Our firm seeks to recover compensation for medical bills, rehabilitative costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other expenses. By holding employers responsible for negligence, Mr. Bartels aims to help those affected as well as make workplaces safer for employees.
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If you have been exposed to benzene at work and have suffered health consequences as a result, contact the firm online for a free consultation. The toll free number is 1-877-ATTY-24-7 .
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