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Andrew Lee Hughes

also known as Andrew L. Hughes
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Avvo Rating8.5
  • Chicago, IL
  • Licensed for 20 years
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About Andrew

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.

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Practice areas

Personal injuryDefective and dangerous productsTransportationWrongful death
  1. Wrongful death: 40%

    Andrew represents victims of occupational exposures to diesel exhaust/benzene resulting in diseases such as cancer and leukemia.

  2. Transportation: 20%

    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.

  3. Defective and dangerous products: 20%

    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.

  4. Personal injury: 20%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Hughes Law Offices LLC - Diesel Injury Law

53 West Jackson Boulevard
Suite 738
Chicago, IL, 60604

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    MOGood Standing, Active200105/09/2021
    ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law200003/13/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers9
    Legal guides7
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Pro Bono Service AwardLoyola University Chicago School of Law2000
    Dean's ListLoyola University Chicago School of Law2000
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PrincipalHughes Law Offices LLC - Diesel Injury Law2016 - Present
    AttorneyMacCabe & McGuire2007 - 2016
    AttorneyFletcher & Sippel LLC2002 - 2006
    AttorneyHarrington, Thompson, Acker & Harrington, Ltd.2000 - 2001
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    National Association of Railroad Trial CounselMember2012 - 2016
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Loyola University Chicago School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2000
    Miami University of OhioBA - Bachelor of Arts1995
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Various Union MeetingsDangers of Diesel Exhaust2018
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Occupational Lung Cancer CaseSettlement

    Reviews

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    very pleased

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    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 from the Norfolk Southern R.R. I believe that things would not have worked out for me without Andrew's help. I thank him and do recommend him to anyone who is in need of his expertise.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Andrew is an excellent lawyer!

    Posted by

    Andrew is an excellent advocate for injured people. He can help you with any injury case, and specializes in injuries related to diesel fuel.
    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
    Consulted attorney

    Andrew is a genius!

    Posted by

    Andrew did a fabulous job handling my case! Can’t say enough positive things about him. When you need/want someone who will fight for you, he’s the man!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Wrongful death case

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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.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Professional and trustworthy

    Posted by

    From my very first contact with Andrew we have found him to be companionate, hard working and trust worthy. In the eight months we were associated with Andrew we feel he has also become a friend of ours
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Attorney endorsements

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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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    • Hourly Rates$400-$500/hour
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      • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
        33%-40%
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