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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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Fifth Annual Washington Miles for Meso Takes Place July 4
The Washington Memorial 5K Run/Walk returns for the fifth year to Federal Way, Washington on July 4, 2016. Since its inception, the race has raised over $60,000 for mesothelioma research. Organized by… Read More
What to Do if Your Loved One is Too Ill to Pursue a Mesothelioma Case
Since your loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may have spent countless hours researching his or her condition and the medical treatments available. The thought of pursuing a mesothelioma lawsuit… Read More
The Difference between Mesothelioma Class Actions & Individual Asbestos Lawsuits
One of the most frequently asked questions about mesothelioma lawsuits is “Will my case be part of a class action?” At Simmons Hanly Conroy, our mesothelioma lawyers always answer this question with… Read More
Take-A-Ways from the 12th Annual Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference
The 12th Annual Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference, once again, underscored the civil injustices committed against countless workers and families exposed to asbestos. Simmons Hanly Conroy was honored to participate as a… Read More
2016 International Asbestos Awareness Conference Welcomes Investigative Journalist, Mesothelioma Advocate as Keynote Speakers
Investigative journalist Paul Brodeur and mesothelioma advocate Dr. Eudice Goldberg will serve as keynote speakers for the upcoming Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization’s 12th Annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference in Washington,… Read More
Global Asbestos Awareness Week Highlights Ongoing U.S. Use of Deadly Carcinogen
The beginning of April marks the start of Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW). Organized by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the asbestos and mesothelioma community uses the week to educate people… Read More
2016 ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference: “Where Knowledge and Action Unite”
The World Health Organization estimates that 107,000 workers will die every year because of asbestos-related diseases. This equates to 300 asbestos-related deaths per day. And yet, asbestos is still legal in the… Read More
When to Talk about Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit
The vast majority of my mesothelioma clients have never filed a lawsuit before, and I think if you ask the other mesothelioma lawyers here at the firm, you’ll find this is a… Read More
How to Help Mesothelioma Victims with Palliative Care Decisions
Palliative care is a topic near and dear to my heart for my patients. It provides several options to help cancer patients, especially patients diagnosed with mesothelioma as they focus on maintaining… Read More
Join Growing Momentum against So-Called ‘FACT Act’ that Harms Victims of Asbestos-Related Diseases
Momentum is growing against the so-called ‘Fact Act.’ Senate Bill No. 357 is currently being considered by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. Nearly 20 national veterans service organizations have added their voices… Read More
