'Asbestos' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 6, 2013
Without Funds in Superfund, Consumers Pay…Unless They Fight Back
Obama’s reelection gives the President a chance to make good on one of his 2008 campaign promises—the promise to put the “Super” back in Superfund. Congress created the Superfund program as part… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 1, 2013
Asbestos and Mesothelioma Updates: February 2013
The mesothelioma lawyers at the Firm have brought together recent headlines highlighting the dangers of asbestos exposure and new information concerning mesothelioma research from throughout the nation and world. Casper Officials Extend… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 28, 2013
What You Need to Know about Asbestos in Debris
Following the devastation of Hurricane Sandy on the east coast, remnants of damaged structures were everywhere. As cleanup began, concern about asbestos exposure during the cleanup process climbed. As a result of… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 16, 2013
What You Should Know about Asbestos in Schools
Most school buildings in the United States were built decades ago. Asbestos use was most substantial between 1920 and 1950, so it’s not uncommon for schools built during this time to contain… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 9, 2013
What You Need to Know about Asbestos in Your Home
Asbestos is a known toxin that can cause serious illness like mesothelioma and lung cancer. Because of the former popularity of asbestos, it’s not uncommon for this carcinogenic material to be found… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 5, 2012
Asbestos and Mesothelioma Updates: December 2012
The mesothelioma lawyers at the Firm have brought together recent headlines highlighting the dangers of asbestos exposure and new information concerning mesothelioma research from throughout the nation and world. Developer pleads guilty… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 17, 2012
Asbestos and Mesothelioma Updates: November 2012
The mesothelioma lawyers at the Firm have brought together recent headlines highlighting the dangers of asbestos exposure and new information concerning mesothelioma research from throughout the nation and world. Baucus, Tester urge… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 24, 2012
Healthy Lung Month: What Do You Know about Lung Disease?
In support of Healthy Lung Month, we want to spread awareness regarding how lung disease affects people in the United States. While there are many types of lung disease, lung cancer is… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 22, 2012
Occupational Lung Disease
People are often surprised at how many conditions of the lungs are caused by workplace exposures. These conditions fall into the category of occupational lung disease and are caused by extended exposure… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 11, 2012
Healthy Lung Month & Mesothelioma Awareness
The month of October is Healthy Lung Month. This health observance is sponsored by the American Lung Association and strives to increase national awareness pertaining to the warning signs of diseases of… Read More