Causes of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) is a fast-moving cancer of the blood and bone marrow. While it can develop without a known cause, scientific research has confirmed that occupational exposure to toxic chemicals—especially benzene—is one of the leading environmental causes of AML.

Our law firm is dedicated to helping industrial workers who developed AML after years of exposure in factories, refineries, rail yards, and shipyards. If you or a loved one was diagnosed with AML and worked around chemicals, you may be eligible for financial compensation.

Common Causes of AML

Most cases of AML in industrial workers are linked to one or more of the following exposures:

• Benzene exposure – a well-documented cause of leukemia, especially in manufacturing, oil refining, and chemical processing jobs
• Formaldehyde exposure – used in plastics, insulation, and embalming fluids
• Petrochemical exposure – found in refineries, chemical plants, and rubber manufacturing
• Radiation and certain chemotherapy drugs – common among healthcare or lab workers handling hazardous materials

According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, benzene is a known human carcinogen, specifically linked to blood cancers like AML.

High-Risk Occupations for AML

The risk of AML is significantly higher in jobs where toxic chemicals are inhaled or absorbed through the skin. These include:

• Petrochemical and refinery workers
• Machinists and industrial mechanics
• Railroad and transportation workers
• Pipefitters and boilermakers
• Plastics and rubber manufacturing workers
• Chemical plant technicians

Unfortunately, many of these workers were never warned of the dangers and were not provided adequate protective gear. In some cases, they brought the chemicals home on their clothes, exposing their families as well.

How Our Law Firm Helps AML Victims

Our firm represents industrial workers and their families across the country. We investigate workplace exposures and hold corporations accountable for failing to protect their employees. We've recovered millions of dollars for clients with AML linked to workplace exposure.

We may be able to help you pursue compensation for:

• Medical bills and cancer treatments
• Lost wages and future earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Wrongful death for surviving family members

Even if the company you worked for is no longer in business, we may be able to file claims against product manufacturers, suppliers, or trust funds.

Free Legal Consultation

If you've been diagnosed with AML after working in an industrial job, don't wait to explore your legal options. Our attorneys are experienced in toxic exposure and occupational cancer cases, and we are here to fight for you.

You may be entitled to compensation—even if your diagnosis was years after your exposure.

Contact an acute myeloid leukemia Lawyer Near Me 1-800-799-7914for a free and confidential case review.

You may be entitled to compensation—even if your diagnosis was years after your exposure.