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What is MTBE? Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) is a volatile organic compound that is colorless, odorless, and flammable. It is used as a fuel component for gasoline engines. MTBE is used to increase oxygen content in gasoline to prevent or explosion of air pockets in combustion, also known as “knocking.” Exposure normally comes from inhalation Read More
Read MoreBTEX
What is BTEX? BTEX is made up of Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylenes, which are found together at a specific site. All of these substances are used in petroleum products. Benzene is a colorless, highly flammable liquid that has a sweet smell. It is a natural component of crude oil and is an ingredient in Read More
Read MoreBenzene
What is Benzene? Benzene is a petrochemical that is colorless, highly flammable liquid that has a sweet smell. It is a natural component of crude oil and is an ingredient in gasoline. Many individuals are exposure to Benzene in work environments, such as factories. Additionally, cigarette smoke constitutes almost half of U.S. exposure to Benzene. Read More
Read MoreDuPont PFOA Water Contamination Settlement
On August 8, 2011, the attorneys at Lieberman Blecher & Sinkevich P.C. succeeded in attaining an $8.2 million settlement for the class members of two class action suits against DuPont for the contamination of their water supply. The cases arose out of exposure to PFOA resulting from DuPont’s release of the chemical into the Delaware Read More
Read MoreContaminated Drinking Water Litigation
Contamination May Dirty Drinking Water Supplies in New Jersey and New York Residents of New Jersey and New York get their drinking water from two principal sources—it either comes from a reservoir or from underground wells. Drinking water quality varies significantly depending on where you live and what your source of drinking water is. Drinking Read More
Read MoreToxic Exposure and Tort Actions in New Jersey and New York
Exposure to Toxic Substances on the Job or in the Environment People and communities that have been exposed to toxic substances run the risk of becoming ill and may face myriad other problems. The kinds of toxic substances believed or known to cause illness to people and/or animals vary greatly and continue to grow in Read More
Read MoreExposure to PCE and TCE from Dry Cleaners and Other Sources
Environmental Impacts from Dry Cleaning Facilities in New York and New Jersey Dry cleaning facilities in New Jersey and New York tend to be operated as small family businesses. Often, these businesses are thinly financed. As a result, they can lack the substantial resources needed to ensure that environmental safeguards are in place so that Read More
Read MoreExposure to MTBE, BTEX and other Chemicals from Leaking Gas Stations
Gasoline Stations and Other Sources in New York and New Jersey May Leak Chemicals and Contaminate Nearby Homes and Water Supplies Leaking gasoline station tanks throughout New York and New Jersey are a significant source of groundwater and drinking water contamination in both of these states. Gas stations in New Jersey and New York have Read More
Read MoreBenzene and BTEX Exposure
Sources of Benzene and BTEX Exposure in New Jersey and New York New Jersey Toxic Exposure Lawyers protect residents and workers who have been exposed to benzene or BTEX In part because New Jersey and New York are industrial states, both have a history of benzene use and contamination. Where benzene is an issue, exposure to Read More
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