For decades, workers in oil refining, chemical manufacturing, railroads, automotive repair, printing, and other industries were exposed to benzene through fuels, solvents, degreasers, paints, inks, adhesives, and other workplace products—often without knowing the long-term health risks.
Benzene is a known human carcinogen linked to leukemia and other serious blood and bone marrow disorders. Hughes Law Offices investigates occupational benzene exposure claims and helps workers and their families pursue compensation for their injuries.
Find Out If You Have a Benzene Exposure CaseWorkers in many occupations and industries encountered benzene as part of their jobs. Exposure could occur during routine tasks such as cleaning equipment, repairing machinery, handling fuel, or working around industrial processes.
BENZENE-CONTAINING PRODUCTS
Many workers never handled pure benzene. Instead, they may have been exposed through fuels, solvents, cleaners, and other products they worked with on the job.
BLOOD CANCERS & BONE MARROW DISORDERS
Benzene is a known human carcinogen and bone marrow toxin linked to leukemia and other serious blood and bone marrow disorders. Some benzene-related diseases may be diagnosed years after exposure has ended.
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Review representative verdicts and settlements involving occupational benzene exposure and serious blood and bone marrow disorders.
QUESTIONS ABOUT BENZENE
If you worked around benzene and have been diagnosed with a serious illness, you may have questions about your exposure and legal rights. Here are answers to some of the questions we hear most often.
Workers in railroads, oil refining, automotive repair, chemical manufacturing, printing, painting, maritime work, and other industries may have been exposed to benzene on the job.
Many workers never handled pure benzene. Instead, they encountered it through gasoline, diesel fuel, industrial solvents, brake cleaners, carburetor cleaners, degreasers, paints, inks, adhesives, thinners, and other petroleum-based products used in everyday work.
Benzene exposure has been linked to serious blood cancers and bone marrow disorders, including Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL), and Aplastic Anemia. Many of these illnesses develop years—or even decades—after exposure.
Benzene-related cancers and blood disorders may be diagnosed years after workplace exposure. Because of this delay, workers may not realize that a current illness could be related to benzene exposure earlier in their careers.
Visit our complete Benzene Exposure FAQ to learn about occupations, products, illnesses, proving exposure, statutes of limitation, and other common questions.
Hear From Workers and Families We've Helped
Every benzene exposure case is unique, but one thing remains the same: workers and their families deserve experienced legal representation, honest communication, and compassionate guidance throughout the process. We’re proud of the relationships we’ve built with our clients and grateful they’ve shared their experiences.
The attorneys at Hughes Law Offices go above and beyond and they care about the client. Tom Guillen was always responsive and professional. He was there from the first phone call until they settled my case. I am happy with the result and would recommend them to anyone who was exposed to benzene and later developed leukemia.
Client, Chicago IL
I was impressed by their detailed approach and their ability to do the necessary research to handle my case. Tom Guillen and the lawyers at Hughes Law Offices always answered our questions and helped us understand the process. I was also happy with the way Tom was right there by my side when I had to go in for a deposition. He made sure that my words did not get twisted by the defense lawyers. My wife and I are happy with what they did for us.
Client, Chicago IL
Tom Guillen was there whenever I needed him. The lawyers at his firm are trustworthy and I would recommend them to others. It was clear to me that they had the necessary experience. I am happy with the results of my benzene lawsuit.
Client, Chicago IL
Tom Guillen helped me through the litigation process. He was there to answer any question I had and was always respectful of my concerns. I will always appreciate how determined he was to help my family.
Client, Chicago IL
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