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The attorneys at Heard, Robins, Cloud & Lubel, LLP are compassionate, dedicated, and experienced trial attorneys who are nationally recognized in chemical exposure litigation. Chemical exposure is a stark reality of the modern world. Early in the 20th century, scientists and chemists promised the dawning of a new age—an age of hi-tech plastics, paints, solvents and household products that promised to improve daily life. “Better Things for Better Living…Through Chemistry” was a popular advertising slogan of the day.
Over the years, despite industry knowledge, the petrochemical and refining industry did nothing to warn workers and consumers of the true hazards and risks posed by the chemical components of these products, such as benzene and vinyl chloride. Industry documents reveal that in many instances, the petrochemical and refining industry withheld important public health information about benzene, vinyl chloride and other chemicals from the federal government and consumers.
Benzene is a colorless liquid with a pleasant smell that is widely used in the manufacture of plastics and was an intentional ingredient in paints, thinners, cleaning solvents, penetrating oils, and other products until the early 1980’s. Benzene exposure has been linked with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), aplastic anemia (AA) and other blood disorders. Workers in the chemical, refining, rubber, leather, microchip, paint, printing and gasoline distribution industry, as well as mechanics, have an increased risk of developing these diseases.
Vinyl chloride is a colorless sweet smelling gas that is used in the manufacture of many products, principally, polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Vinyl chloride was used as an aerosol propellant in hair sprays and other consumer products until the federal government banned this use in 1974. Brain cancer, Raynaud’s syndrome, angiosarcoma of the liver, and other cancers have all been associated with vinyl chloride exposure. Workers in chemical plants, PVC fabrication facilities, and long-time beauticians and hairdressers are at a greater risk of developing these diseases.
The attorneys at Heard, Robins, Cloud & Lubel, LLP have a proven record of successfully representing clients in cancer and death cases caused by chemical exposure. If you have questions about chemical exposure and the diseases it can cause, Heard, Robins, Cloud & Lubel, LLP is here to help. Call us at 1-866-517-9520 to speak to one of our experienced staff members, or click on the link below to tell us about your case.
