Benzene Exposure Lawyers in West Virginia
Were You Harmed by Exposure to Benzene?
Benzene is a colorless, sweet smelling chemical found in different types of emissions and prolonged exposure can cause serious illnesses. If you or a loved one has been made ill from exposure through working at a power plant, rail road, chemical plant, or refinery, speak with a highly-qualified West Virginia personal injury attorney to work on recovering the compensation you need.
The passionate advocacy provided by Fitzsimmons Law Firm PLLC has resulted in winning millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for our injured clients. In fact, the firm has handled 125 separate cases which resulted in over $1 million dollars in damages. As an AV Preeminent® rated firm by Martindale-Hubbell®, Fitzsimmons Law Firm PLLC know exactly what it takes to bring you what you deserve after you are hurt.
Symptoms of Benzene Exposure
Many types of workers are at risk for benzene exposure including firefighters and mechanics. Major sources of benzene are from cigarette smoke and secondhand smoke.
Exposure can result in such symptoms as:
- Vomiting
- Tremors and convulsions
- Drowsiness and dizziness
- Headaches
- Irritation to the skin, eyes, or throat
Long term exposure can lead to much more severe effects such as higher chances of contracting leukemia and other blood-related cancers. Even reproductive harm can result.
You Have a Right to Compensation!
As a known carcinogen, benzene is regulated by the federal government, and if your place of work or other area of high benzene concentrations are in violation of these statutes, a West Virginia personal injury lawyer can put forward such violations as evidence that you deserve to be fully compensated for any ill effects it caused.
Let Fitzsimmons Law Firm PLLC put its successful track record to work on your behalf in representing your benzene exposure claim. Don’t miss out on the compensation you may be due!
Start your claim by speaking with the team — (888) 492-4303!