Andrew has over 17 years of trial and litigation experience in the fields of toxic tort and transportation law making him uniquely qualified to prosecute diesel exhaust and benzene claims. In fact, Andrew spent the majority of his career defending Class I railroads, trucking companies, electrical conglomerates and brake manufacturers in wrongful death and catastrophic injury matters. He now brings that valuable experience to bear representing plaintiffs who have been injured by toxins like diesel exhaust and benzene.
Andrew works with accomplished experts in occupational medicine, pulmonology, oncology, toxicology and industrial hygiene to prove up these claims. Armed with a deep understanding of the subject matter, Andrew focuses his drive on helping workers suffering from diseases such as cancer and leukemia. Andrew's firm fights for workers from all occupations where prolonged exposure to toxins occurs, including the railroad, trucking, construction, mining, firefighting and maritime industries. Diesel and benzene exposed workers are often exposed to other toxins such as welding fumes, silica, radioactive materials and asbestos. All those exposures will be taken into account when consulting with experts and determining the cause of the illness at hand.
While based in Chicago, Andrew represents individuals across the country. That said, he only accepts a limited number of cases which ensures that his clients receive personal, professional service.
Practice areas
Andrew represents victims of occupational exposures to diesel exhaust/benzene resulting in diseases such as cancer and leukemia.
In addition to his railroad experience, Andrew also represented brake and electrical manufacturers in products liability asbestos actions. He now utilizes that experience with regard to his plaintiff's benzene products liability practice.
Andrew spent almost 15 years representing railroads and trucking companies. This experience makes him uniquely qualified to represent individuals suffering from occupational illnesses like cancer resulting from exposures to diesel exhaust, etc.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MO | Good Standing, Active | 2001 | 05/22/2022 |
IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2000 | 06/13/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Pro Bono Service Award | Loyola University Chicago School of Law | 2000 |
Dean's List | Loyola University Chicago School of Law | 2000 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | Hughes Law Offices LLC - Diesel Injury Law | 2016 - Present |
Attorney | MacCabe & McGuire | 2007 - 2016 |
Attorney | Fletcher & Sippel LLC | 2002 - 2006 |
Attorney | Harrington, Thompson, Acker & Harrington, Ltd. | 2000 - 2001 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel | Member | 2012 - 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Loyola University Chicago School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
Miami University of Ohio | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1995 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Various Union Meetings | Dangers of Diesel Exhaust | 2018 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Occupational Lung Cancer Case | Settlement |
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Parker Reich, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 10, 2018
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer.
David Hughes, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Apr 10, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Andrew works to no end to help individuals who have been injured due to the negligent, careless actions of individuals and corporations.
Daniel Long, Litigation Attorney on Apr 5, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Andrew is an exceptional lawyer and trusted friend, who has distinguished himself as one of the foremost experts in diesel claims. He exhibits excellent judgment and legal analysis and treats his clients with great respect and compassion. I highly recommend Hughes Law Offices LLC.
Michael Merlo, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 5, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Andrew on a number of matters over the years. He is a consummate professional, a careful listener, a skilled advocate, and excellent at working with all different types of people. I strongly recommend Andrew.
Brant Parry, Transportation Attorney on Apr 5, 2018
Relationship: Other
I have known Andrew Hughes personally and professionally for over 20 years. Andrew is very kind, personable, and caring. He has decades of experience in toxic torts and transportation law. With his work ethic and talent, I would highly recommend him to any potential client.
Colleen Mueller, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 5, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Andrew since law school. Andrew is not only well versed in the law and will be a strong advocate for his clients but also he is a kind and thoughtful attorney.
Jesse Opdycke, Litigation Attorney on Apr 4, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
Mr. Hughes is a highly qualified trial attorney whose knowledge of the law and unmatched dedication to his clients makes him the clear choice for diesel and exposure related litigation.
Anthony Rutkowski, Wrongful death Attorney on Apr 4, 2018
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Andrew is terrific! If I needed representation, Andrew is the first lawyer that I would call.
Luke Pepper, Transportation Attorney on Mar 28, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have had the opportunity to work with Andrew for the better part of a year involving toxic tort litigation. He brings a vast body of knowledge to the practice of law. He understands the "business" of law better than most lawyers around the country. His knowledge of the science around diesel exhaust exposure and cancer is an asset to my practice.
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