If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) or another type of disease such as Aplastic Anemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) or Pancytopenia from exposure to benzene, radiation or cigarette smoke, you may have AML legal options you might not be aware of. Which options you have depend on the specifics of your case such as:
- How you were exposed to benzene or another exogenous toxicant—locations, periods of exposure, and the brands you were exposed to
- An analysis of potentially liable parties
- Proof of the exposure and of the damage this exposure has caused to you and your family
- An analysis of the state courts were a case could be filed
- The outcome of the lawsuit
Legal Options for AML:
Compensation for Pain and Suffering
Depending on the details of your case, you may have a right to financial compensation from liable parties for the pain and suffering you and your family have gone through. This is not an attempt to put a dollar amount on something that is immeasurable—rather, it is a way to hold those who were negligent responsible in such a way as to discourage them from hurting others as they’ve hurt you. Some clients see this as a way to punish companies for their greed and irresponsibility.
Compensation for Economic Losses
If your case meets the right requirements, you may have the right to file suit for recovery of financial losses you’ve sustained as a result of your exposure. These losses could include lost work time, medical expenses, lost retirement benefits, loss of insurance and more.
Lawsuit vs. Settlement
It has been proven in court that many companies knew that benzene was deadly and was harming their workers and community, but they decided to ignore the risk to people’s lives in their greedy pursuit of more profit. Some of these companies know that evidence would be stacked against them in court, so they offer to settle the case rather than continue trying it in court.
AML legal options include the right to choose to settle a case or to pursue a court trial. Your Benzene AML lawyer can give you experienced counsel on which option best protects your individual legal and medical interests.
Contact SEGLaw today to discuss your AML legal options without cost or obligation.