'Research' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 14, 2009
The Simmons Hanly Conroy Pro-Bono Efforts Continue as Firm Gives Helping Hand to John Marshall VLSC
The Veterans Legal Support Center & Clinic (VLSC) at the John Marshall Law School was one of the first clinics established to specifically aid our nation’s veterans. Every year our veterans return home with… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 13, 2009
The Firm's Mesothelioma Video Library Making Progress, Connecting with Patients & Families
Throughout our years helping families affected by mesothelioma, Simmons Hanly Conroy has continued to strive to find ways to build awareness about the cancer and offer support and educational resources whenever possible.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 13, 2009
The Firm’s Mesothelioma Video Library Making Progress, Connecting with Patients & Families
Throughout our years helping families affected by mesothelioma, Simmons Hanly Conroy has continued to strive to find ways to build awareness about the cancer and offer support and educational resources whenever possible.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 10, 2009
Five Will Be Honored At ADAO Conference
Five honorees will be recognized at this year’s Asbestos Disease Awareness Day Conference for their dedication to changing asbestos-related laws and for their commitment and support to those suffering from asbestos-related illnesses.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 3, 2008
Vermont Asbestos Cleanup Will Cost Over $200 Million
State and federal officials announced in Northern Vermont that a cleanup of the hazardous waste from the Belvidere Mountain asbestos mine located in Lowell and Eden (operated for nearly a century in… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 25, 2008
Prominent Lawyer from Sunshine State Gives Final Deposition While Dying Of Pleural Mesothelioma
Last week one of Florida’s most prominent attorneys, Milton Ferrell Jr., gave a 3-½ hour video deposition only one day before dying from mesothelioma at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. In terrible anguish… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 13, 2008
Catonsville Pushing State of Maryland to Put Asbestos Rules In Place
Residents of Catonsville want bigger answers from the state of Maryland regarding asbestos hazards as a natural rock formation appeared in the middle of a construction site. Neighbors are not only worried… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 6, 2008
What Tests are Performed to Help Diagnose Mesothelioma?
For the men and women who worked in the asbestos industry, a chest film or chest x-ray was likely required by your employer or union. Unfortunately, some of the individuals I have… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 25, 2008
Are Blood Tests Useful to Diagnose Mesothelioma?
Almost all of us have had a blood test for one reason or another. It is a basic procedure for any routine physical. If your white blood cell count is elevated, it… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 17, 2008
Ban Asbestos Bill Moves Forward
There was encouraging news on Capitol Hill yesterday. The “Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2008” was introduced in the House by the Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Environment… Read More