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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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Thirty Percent of All Mesothelioma Cases are Veterans
When mesothelioma patients turn to Simmons Hanly Conroy for the justice they deserve, many of them are U.S. veterans. In fact, more than 30 percent of Americans who are afflicted with mesothelioma… Read More
8 Serious Actos Side Effects You Should Be Aware Of
Side effects of Actos, a prescription drug used to treat diabetes, have shown to be dangerous. An oral medication that lowers blood sugar, Actos is a very popular drug for treating type… Read More
Renovating Your Home? Keep These Asbestos Tips in Mind
Thanks to its low cost and fire resistant capabilities, asbestos was often used in house construction. Homes built anywhere from the early 1900s until as late as the 1980s likely had some… Read More
Black Carbon Found in Pollution Tied to Obesity Hormone
New findings show that traffic pollution, a common culprit in health issues, is now linked to obesity. Black carbon, an air particle found in traffic-related air pollution, may have ties to unhealthy… Read More
Asbestos and Mesothelioma News Wrap Up: October 2014
The asbestos attorneys at the Simmons Hanly Conroy are dedicated to providing the latest asbestos and mesothelioma news to keep you up to date. Below is a short list of some of… Read More
Male Pattern Baldness Linked to Increased Prostate Cancer Risk
Male pattern baldness has long been a source of anxiety for men, raising concerns of appearance and aging. Aside from aesthetic effects, though, it can have much more serious implications. An early… Read More
Pharmaceutical News Wrap Up: October 2014
The Simmons Hanly Conroy pharmaceutical lawyers are dedicated to providing you with the latest pharmaceutical news. Below is a short list of some of the most recent headlines concerning FDA recalls and… Read More
Blood Thinner Xarelto Linked to Life-Threatening Side Effects
This year, claims have been filed by patients and their family members who say the use of blood thinner Xarelto has led to serious, irreversible internal bleeding and death. The drug currently… Read More
Get to Know the Simmons Hanly Conroy Partners: Part 1
Earlier this summer, the Simmons Firm announced it’s merging with Hanly Conroy Bierstein Sheridan Fisher & Hayes LLP to become the now Simmons Hanly Conroy, effective on July 1. Not only did… Read More
Giving Back: Simmons Hanly Conroy and the National Park Trust
Some people are aware of the nearly $20 million Simmons Hanly Conroy has donated to cancer research, as well as its support of mesothelioma organizations like the Meso Applied Research Foundation. But… Read More
