'Asbestos' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 21, 2013
Asbestos Litigation History: The Cover-Up
Asbestos has been used for thousands of years. Although it is sometimes assumed that the health hazards of asbestos have only been known for the past century, this is not the case.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 16, 2013
Did You Know? Asbestos Litigation History Facts
The American legal system has evolved over the years, and within it, asbestos litigation has evolved as well. The health risks associated with asbestos were known as early as the 1930s, but… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 14, 2013
Past Asbestos Litigation: A Timeline
Asbestos and mesothelioma litigation has not always been the way we know it today. Early asbestos cases only involved workers in occupations like pipe insulation, construction, and shipyard work. Gradually, these cases… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 12, 2013
U.S. Surgeon General Stresses Dangers of Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos exposure has been directly linked to the development of mesothelioma and other serious diseases. For many years, the dangers of exposure to the toxic fibers of asbestos have been well-known across… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 27, 2013
FACT Act Threatens Rights of Asbestos Victims and Families
The latest effort by asbestos companies to limit compensation to asbestos victims has begun. Asbestos companies have used their political influence to introduce a new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 20, 2013
Asbestos Conference Keynotes Feature Asbestos Medical Expert, Advocate
This weekend Perry Browder, myself and other attorneys and staff with the Firm will attend the 9th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference in Washington, D.C. We are proud not only to once… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 13, 2013
Honorees to Be Awarded at the 2013 ADAO Conference Dinner
As a new event on the agenda for the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization 2013 Asbestos Awareness Conference, ADAO is proud to announce its Awards and Recognition Dinner. The dinner will take place… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 26, 2013
Mesothelioma Symposium To Feature Popular Event Fundraising Session
Six Steps to Fundraise for Mesothelioma Research In 2007, St. Louis resident Shelly Kozicki was the first person to start a named grant through the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation in honor of… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 23, 2013
Share Your Mesothelioma Story with ADAO
Have you been affected by asbestos exposure and are now dealing with an asbestos-related disease like mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestos? Do you have a friend or family member who is fighting… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 21, 2013
Mesothelioma Prevention: Tips for Avoiding Asbestos Exposure
Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure. Exposure can occur when products or materials containing asbestos are handled in a way that causes the microscopic asbestos fibers to become airborne. When the fibers… Read More
