Did you attend high school at Roxana High School in the Village of Roxana, Illinois or live in a neighborhood near the Wood River Refinery in Roxana, Illinois? A recent epidemiological study indicates that the rates of all lymphatic and hematologic cancers were higher for the former Roxana Public School students than for similarly aged individuals nationwide.
The rates of Acute Myeloid Leukemia for the former Roxana Public School students were over 10 times higher than the rates of Acute Myeloid Leukemia in the general public for similar age groups. These findings are consistent with a population of individuals exposed to benzene.
Over the course of the last 40 years, the Wood River Refinery in Roxana, Illinois has had numerous spills, releasing cancer-causing chemicals, including benzene, hexane, and other toxic compounds, into the air, soil and groundwater.
If you or a loved one developed cancer from exposure to these known carcinogens, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit and seek compensation from the refinery owners and operators. Our Roxana High School blood cancer lawyer can review your medical records and determine your legal options, including seeking compensation through settlement or trial. The legal team at the Dysart Law Firm, P.C., has already obtained millions of dollars in settlements for clients we have represented in suits involving exposure to benzene from the refinery in Roxana, Illinois. Contact us today for a free consultation.
The Dysart Law Firm Advocates For Roxana High School Blood Cancer Cases
The Dysart Law Firm has secured millions of dollars in compensation for injured victims in personal injury claims. It’s our mission to advocate for the rights of people injured through another party’s negligence and make your voice heard—even against large multinational companies. We represent citizens and homeowners in Roxana Village who contracted blood cancer due to leaks from Wood River Refinery.
We review your medical records to draw the link between your illness and your proximity to known leak areas. Then, we gather evidence to put together a strong causation case between Wood River Refinery’s owners and operators negligence and your injury. Our lawyers properly value your claim to cover your necessary medical expenses, lost wages or loss of earning potential, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma. We help you seek justice and closure.
Damages Available In the Roxana Blood Cancer Lawsuit
We use the law and the Illinois courts to help families like yours have their voices heard and demand justice from large corporations that harm you. Plaintiffs in a Roxana High School blood cancer lawsuit can claim compensatory damages for their out-of-pocket and intangible losses.
You are entitled to demand compensation for all your medical care, including chemotherapy, surgery, a hospital stay, and medications. If you had to travel for treatment, you may be able to claim your travel expenses as well. Many people with blood cancer require in-home health care or accommodations in a skilled nursing facility; your compensation can cover this, as well.
You also are entitled to claim compensation for your pain, suffering, and emotional trauma. Your life may have been changed forever, and although no amount of money can undo your harm, your settlement can help ease financial burdens for you and your family and provide a means to improve your quality of life.
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Have you developed blood cancer and suspect it’s linked to your exposure to toxic chemicals in Roxana, Illinois? Don’t wait – you could be eligible to file a lawsuit and obtain compensation for your injuries. Contact the Dysart Law Firm, P.C. to learn more about your legal options in a free consultation with a Roxana High School blood cancer lawyer.