Our all-volunteer armed forces understand the clear and present dangers involved in serving their country. However, since Operation Desert Storm, more than 3.5 million service members have unknowingly been exposed to leukemia-causing benzene because they were stationed around burn pits. […]
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Benzene Exposures and Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Posted on May 11th, 2021 by Andrew Hughes
How Did I Get This Rare Blood and Bone Marrow Cancer? Almost 20,000 Americans are diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) annually. This aggressive leukemia often comes as a surprise following a blood test. After the AML diagnosis, treating doctors […]
Protections for the Public, But Not for Tanker Truck Drivers
Posted on May 7th, 2021 by Andrew Hughes
Tanker Truck Safety Systems Being a gasoline tanker truck driver is dangerous for obvious reasons. Gasoline is flammable and explosive. The tankers have multiple systems intended to protect people from catastrophic events. Manlids will seal in the event of a […]
Do You Need a Multiple Myeloma Lawyer?
Posted on April 22nd, 2021 by Andrew Hughes
Multiple Myeloma, a “Rare” Cancer That Sickens Thousands More than 30,000 Americans are diagnosed with multiple myeloma annually. As patients focus on chemotherapy sessions and in some cases, stem-cell transplants, many multiple myeloma patients don’t ever figure out what could […]
Factors Affecting Your Benzene Leukemia Settlement
Posted on January 28th, 2021 by Andrew Hughes
If you’ve been diagnosed with leukemia following benzene exposures, it might seem straightforward that you would be entitled to a benzene settlement. Unfortunately, there are many hurdles to overcome in order to establish a viable benzene claim. Here are a […]