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Protections for the Public, But Not for Tanker Truck Drivers

Tanker Truck Safety Systems Being a gasoline tanker truck driver is dangerous for obvious reasons.  Gasoline is flammable and explosive. The tankers...

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Do You Need a Multiple Myeloma Lawyer?

Multiple Myeloma, a “Rare” Cancer That Sickens Thousands More than 30,000 Americans are diagnosed with multiple myeloma annually. As patients focus on...

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Factors Affecting Your Benzene Leukemia Settlement

If you’ve been diagnosed with leukemia following benzene exposures, it might seem straightforward that you would be entitled to a benzene settlement....

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Benzene Lawsuits, Mechanics, and Safety-Kleen

Why do individuals diagnosed with leukemia file benzene lawsuits against Safety-Kleen? In 1954, the founder of Safety-Kleen invented a parts washer and began to sell it to mechanics. As a result of their work with Safety-Kleen, those mechanics were unknowingly exposed to benzene.  Benzene is a known cause of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), among other forms...

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Toluene, Benzene’s Toxic Cousin

Toluene is a crude oil distillate similar to benzene in many ways. It is often used as a solvent because it can...

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Gas Station Attendants/Mechanics and Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Case Summary:  Oil Companies Prevail When Plaintiff’s Expert is Barred from Testifying The plaintiff’s husband was a former gas station attendant and mechanic who had been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (“AML”) in June 2013.  The mechanic passed away five months after his leukemia diagnosis. The widow sued various oil companies, including Chevron, Shell, and Texaco. She claimed that her...

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Brake Cleaners, Mechanics and Leukemia

Brake cleaners have been used by professional mechanics and weekend warriors for years. People who regularly used these products in the 1960s,...

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Is WD-40 Toxic? The Link Between WD-40 & Leukemia

WD-40 is one of the most recognizable household products in the U.S. It’s used for everything from loosening rusty bolts to quieting...

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Workplace Gasoline Exposures and Leukemia

Fuel tanker drivers and gas station attendants are at an increased risk of developing acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)...

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My family hired attorney Hughes for the wrongful death of my brother. Mr. Hughes worked very hard on our case, the results were excellent. I would recommend him to anyone needing an attorney, he is a very fair and kind person.

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Andrew took over my asthma claim with the railroad after a different law firm failed to meet expectations. Andrew’s unique expertise in the field of diesel related injury gave him the ability to build my case exceptionally well. When Andrew presented...

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From my very first contact with Andrew we have found him to be compassionate, hard working and trust worthy. In the eight months we were associated with Andrew we feel he has also become a friend of ours...

Worked Diligently

For the past two years Andrew Hughes has worked diligently in helping me with my case against the Norfolk Southern R.R. During this time he has kept me thoroughly informed about my case his expertise led to me getting a generous settlement...

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The attorneys at Hughes Law Offices go above and beyond and they care about the client. Tom Guillen was always responsive and professional. He was there from the first phone call until they settled my case. I am happy with the result and would recommend them to anyone who was exposed to benzene and later developed leukemia.

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I was impressed by their detailed approach and their ability to do the necessary research to handle my case. Tom Guillen and the lawyers at Hughes Law Offices always answered our questions and helped us understand the process. I was also happy with the way Tom was right there by my side when I had to go in for a deposition. He made sure that my words did not get twisted by the defense lawyers. My wife and I are happy with what they did for us.

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Tom Guillen was there whenever I needed him. The lawyers at his firm are trustworthy and I would recommend them to others. It was clear to me that they had the necessary experience. I am happy with the results of my benzene lawsuit.

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Tom Guillen helped me through the litigation process. He was there to answer any question I had and was always respectful of my concerns. I will always appreciate how determined he was to help my family.

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