Benzene is a chemical that is a known cause of cancer in humans. It has been found in gasoline and in many automotive and industrial products, including parts cleaners, carburetor and brake cleaners, paint removers, thinners, mineral spirits, rust penetrants, adhesives and aerosol paints.

Benzene is most strongly linked to blood cancers, including acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), aplastic anemia, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, multiple myeloma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). There is also increasing evidence linking benzene to lung cancer.

Yes. Smoking, family history and other risk factors do not automatically rule out a benzene claim. Many people with these claims are smokers. We look at every factor to give you an honest assessment of your case.

Not necessarily. Benzene-related cancers often develop years or even decades after exposure. Strict filing deadlines do apply, though, and they vary by state, so it is important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible after a diagnosis.

We are also reviewing kidney cancer and Parkinson’s disease claims involving exposure to the industrial solvents perchloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE). Contact us to discuss your situation.

We review benzene exposure claims from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, Illinois, Louisiana, California, Oregon and Washington.

Helpful information includes your diagnosis and medical records, your work history (employers, job titles and dates), and the names of products you used or worked around. Don’t worry if you don’t have everything. We can help piece it together.