By now, we all know that BP's Texas City refinery blasted 538,000 pounds of dangerous chemicals into the air, including 17,000 pounds of the carcinogen benzene. A reported 40-day benzene leak has triggered a new lawsuit against BP, claiming $10 billion in damages.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality investigated the leak and called it an "excessive emissions event." The agency concluded it was probably caused by poor maintenance. The Texas Attorney General’s Office is considering possible fines against BP. However, BP does not believe there is any basis to pay claims in connection with this event. BP is not taking or paying such claims.
What is Benzene?
Benzene is a liquid chemical that is colorless or light yellow at room temperature. It has a sweet odor and is flammable. Benzene evaporates very quickly when exposed to open air. If placed in water, Benzene will dissolve slightly and float.
What are the potential long term effects of Benzene exposure?
- Cancer (leukemia);
- Harmful impact on bone marrow, leading to anemia;
- Excessive bleeding and increased chance for infection;
- Birth defects
Limited Time to Get Tested
The Crim Law Firm, P.C. represents many individuals who were exposed to Benzene after the leak at BP's Texas City refinery. We are setting all of our clients up for testing with qualified doctors. If you are concerned that you may have been exposed to Benzene, and if you wish to be tested by qualified doctors, for FREE, please contact us at 713-807-7800 or toll free at 800-807-9360.
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The government should take necessary steps and should prosecute them for the poor maintenance. The government should help the victims.
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The industrialists are playing with life of a common man. These kind of mishaps causes sever damage to the society. The government should punish the people who are responsible for such kind of acts.
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