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Brake Cleaners, Mechanics and Leukemia

November 3rd, 2020

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

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

October 29th, 2020

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...

Workplace Gasoline Exposures and Leukemia

October 22nd, 2020

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

Gasoline Tanker Driver Diagnosed with MDS

October 15th, 2020

When gasoline tanker driver Elwyn Webb was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), little did he know that he’d start a costly fight between the defendants responsible for his tragic diagnosis. Mr. Webb died in 2016, just three months after his MDS diagnosis. Mr. Webb’s wife and son filed a claim against the property owners and oil companies whose negligence led...

September Is Blood Cancer Awareness Month

September 24th, 2020

Acute myelogenous leukemia, lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndrome, and multiple myeloma are some of the blood cancers that too many Americans become familiar with...

Employee Exposure and Medical Records Act – OSHA Law Requiring Employers to Track Employees’ Exposures to Toxins in the Workplace

August 7th, 2020

Workers who are exposed to toxic chemicals can work around those chemicals for years with no knowledge of the long-term effects of exposure. Many retire seemingly healthy, but years later develop cancers such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML), multiple myeloma(MM), and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Prior to 1980, it was a near-impossible task for mechanics, operators, mixers, loaders, plumbers, testers, foremen,...

Shelby v. SeaRiver Maritime Inc. – Kidney Cancer Verdict

July 10th, 2020

Maritime/ Jones Act/ Kidney Cancer Jury Verdict The Plaintiff was a maritime employee for the Defendant, SeaRiver Maritime Inc. (formerly known as Exxon Shipping...

Liquid Wrench, Benzene and Leukemia

July 2nd, 2020

From 1960 to 1978, the lubricant Liquid Wrench contained dangerous levels of the carcinogen benzene. As a result, workers using Liquid Wrench during that era are at an elevated risk for blood and bone marrow cancers, including Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Unfortunately, while Liquid Wrench worked great in terms of helping to loosen rusty bolts and screws,...

Case Summary – Rubber Industry Workers Diagnosed with Leukemia

June 24th, 2020

The plaintiffs were brothers Gary and Randy Eaves. They both worked for the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company from the 1970s to...

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Client Testimonials

Every benzene exposure case is unique, but one thing remains the same: workers and their families deserve experienced legal representation, honest communication, and compassionate guidance throughout the process. We’re proud of the relationships we’ve built with our clients and grateful they’ve shared their experiences.

Above and Beyond

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.

Client, Chicago IL

Detailed Approach

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.

Client, Chicago IL

Trustworthy

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.

Client, Chicago IL

Always Respectful

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.

Client, Chicago IL

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If you have been diagnosed with leukemia, MDS, multiple myeloma, lymphoma, or another serious blood or bone marrow disorder after working with fuels, solvents, degreasers, or other products that may have exposed you to benzene, Hughes Law Offices can evaluate your potential claim.

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