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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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Miles for Meso Spotlight: Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization
Today marks the beginning of our series of Miles for Meso Spotlights. Every week between now and race day on Sept. 26, the Simmons Hanly Conroy blog will feature a story from… Read More
Important Tips for Mesothelioma Caregivers from the Meso Foundation
Mesothelioma is a disease that impacts not just the life of the person diagnosed, but their family and friends’ lives, as well. Mesothelioma caregivers turn into the fundamental source of support and… Read More
Filing a Claim Related to the Highland Oil Spill
Simmons Hanly Conroy is no longer accepting claims related to the Plains All American Oil Spill at Pocahontas Station. Clean-up efforts of an oil spill that released over 4,000 gallons of crude… Read More
Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy Safe? What You Need to Know
Did you know that testosterone is the most important sex hormone for men? It impacts multiple areas of health – including sex drive, energy, bone and muscle health, fertility and more. Below,… Read More
Meet the Attorney: Deborah Rosenthal
If there’s one word to describe how attorney Deborah Rosenthal feels about working with clients to help them secure the justice they deserve, it’s this: Honored. “I am a true believer in… Read More
Tips for Protecting Your Family from Take Home Asbestos Exposure
Some people may not realize that you don’t have to work in an occupation with asbestos products to be exposed to it. You could be at risk for “take home” asbestos exposure.… Read More
Asbestos-containing Crayons, Crime Scene Kits Pose Threat to Children’s Health
Earlier this week an environmental nonprofit group, the Environmental Working Group Action Fund, released a study which revealed the presence of asbestos in crayons and crime scene kits commonly used by children.… Read More
Past Zofran Studies Showed Signs of Toxicity in Pregnant Animals
Zofran, a potent anti-nausea medication that was often prescribed off-label for women during pregnancy, has been linked to an increased risk of causing birth defects. While many medications like Zofran lack conclusive… Read More
Asbestos Exposure and the Body: What Happens
We know that when asbestos fibers are released into the air and are inhaled, they can lead to serious diseases like mesothelioma and asbestosis. But what happens in between that inhalation and… Read More
Judge Rules Syngenta Corn Lawsuits to Proceed in Both Federal, State Courts
The federal corn multidistrict litigation against Syngenta over its marketing practices of genetically modified corn seed is progressing. In May, Judge John Lungstrum ordered that two of the hundreds of cases filed… Read More
