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Simmons Hanly Conroy’s support blog is a place for clients and families to find news, education, and inspirational stories about the following areas of litigation: mesothelioma and asbestos, dangerous drugs and devices, consumer protection and mass torts, personal injury and environmental litigation.
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Communities Sue Pill-Makers as Overdose Deaths Contribute to Decline in American Life Expectancy
American adults expect that, on average, they have a good chance of living longer, healthier lives than their parents. They hope their own kids can say the same thing. For the second… Read More
This Holiday Season, Support a Veteran in Need with Your Time, Gifts and Thoughts
Most of us think of the holidays as a time for family, festivities and giving, and rightly so. But for veterans, the holiday season can sometimes be a challenging time. The sacrifices… Read More
Fighting More Than Fires: Firefighters Affected by Long-Term Illnesses
Wildfires not only put lives in danger from fast-moving flames, they also devastate communities in terms of lost property and personal belongings. But even after the fires have been extinguished and families… Read More
Alton Miles for Meso Raises $30,000 for Asbestos Charity
Thank you for being a part of the Miles for Meso community and the 9th Annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K Run & 3K Fun Run/Walk. This year’s race had a record… Read More
Movember, Men’s Health Awareness and the Diseases We Should Be Talking About
On average, men die six years earlier than women. While genetic and cultural differences certainly factor into this statistic, men are still facing a dilemma that’s rarely talked about and, in some… Read More
Respiratory Care Week 2017: Changing the World One Breath at a Time
This week is Respiratory Care Week, a global effort to recognize the importance of lung health and respiratory care providers. Celebrated in the last week of October each year, this is a… Read More
AbbVie Ordered to Pay $140 Million For Not Disclosing Dangers of Low-T Drug
On October 5th, a federal court in Chicago reached a verdict that found drug company AbbVie liable to pay a plaintiff over $140 million due to a heart attack allegedly caused by… Read More
Honoring our U.S. Navy Veterans, Advocating for Their Health, on Navy’s 242nd Birthday
The United States Navy is looking pretty good for its age. The naval branch of the armed forces will be 242-years-old this October 13th, celebrating its formation by the Continental Congress in… Read More
Healthy Lung Month and Cancer Prevention: How Can We Help the Millions of Americans at Risk?
According to the latest Center for Disease Control (CDC) data, over 147,000 Americans die in a single year from chronic respiratory disease. Another 155,500 die from lung cancer. In fact, more American… Read More
Let’s Get Ready to Race!
Thank you for being a part of the Miles for Meso community and the 9th Annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K Run & 3K Fun Run/Walk. Here is everything you need to… Read More
