Benzene Exposure Lawsuit and Leukemia: A Legal Path to Compensation

Benzene is one of the most widely used chemicals in the U.S. — but it’s also a known carcinogen. For years, workers in oil refineries, chemical plants, and other industrial environments have been exposed to toxic levels of benzene, often without proper warnings or protective measures.

Today, individuals diagnosed with serious illnesses like acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma are filing lawsuits against companies that exposed them — including ExxonMobil, Johnson & Johnson, and Unilever.

At Hiatt Law Group, we help victims of toxic exposure build strong legal claims and seek compensation for the harm they’ve suffered.

What Is Benzene and How Does Exposure Happen?

Benzene is a chemical used in:

• Solvents and industrial cleaners

• Oil and gas production

• Pesticides, plastics, and dyes

• Personal care products like aerosol deodorants and sunscreens (now recalled in many cases)

  
  

Exposure happens most commonly through inhalation or skin contact over long periods — especially in occupational settings.

More on benzene health risks from the CDC

What Health Problems Are Linked to Benzene?

The most serious health conditions associated with benzene exposure include:

• Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

• Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

• Aplastic Anemia

• Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

• Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

  
  

Many of these illnesses develop years after exposure, making it difficult for victims to connect the dots — until it’s too late.

Are Lawsuits Already Being Filed?

Yes. A growing number of product liability and toxic tort lawsuits have been filed across the country. In one major 2024 case, a Pennsylvania jury awarded $725.5 million to a former mechanic who developed AML after long-term exposure to benzene in ExxonMobil products.

These lawsuits argue that manufacturers failed to warn workers and consumers about the risks of benzene, even after knowing its cancer-causing potential.

What Compensation Could You Receive From A Benzene Exposure Lawsuit?

Compensation for benzene-related illness claims may include:

• Medical expenses and future treatment

• Lost wages and loss of future earnings

• Pain and suffering

• Wrongful death benefits for surviving family members

How Hiatt Law Group Can Help

The benzene exposure lawsuit movement is helping victims with leukemia and lymphoma hold corporations accountable and seek compensation.

If you’ve been diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma, or another benzene-linked illness, we can help you:

• Document your exposure through work or product use

• Collect medical records and build a case

• Pursue financial compensation through legal claims

• Navigate the process with care, transparency, and experience

  
  

📞 Call 662-636-6291 today for a FREE consultation.

Learn More:

• Explore Our Benzene Exposure Services

• Other Toxic Exposure Cases We Handle

• About Hiatt Law Group