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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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New Data Shows Asbestos Killed More Than 40,000 American Workers in 2019
Every single day, Americans are dying from diseases linked to asbestos exposure — and recent data suggests the United States may in fact be seeing more asbestos-related deaths than ever before. According… Read More
It’s National Nurses Week: Meet Amy Fair, Who Helps Families Impacted by Mesothelioma
If the years 2020 and 2021 have taught us anything, it’s that nurses are invaluable and the true unsung heroes of the American workforce. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses have demonstrated incredible… Read More
This Global Asbestos Awareness Week, We Share the Powerful Story of Mike Mattmuller — a Brave Mesothelioma Warrior
Roughly one year ago, on April 14, 2020, the mesothelioma and asbestos-disease prevention community experienced an enormous and tragic loss when the well known and deeply admired father, husband, son and courageous… Read More
CDC: ‘More Important Than Ever’ to Get a Flu Shot This Year – Especially Those in High-Risk Groups
With rare exceptions, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that every person 6-months-old or older get a flu shot each year between October and March. Getting a flu… Read More
How a Socially Distanced Holiday for Mesothelioma Patients Can Still Bring Everyone Together
With the holiday season now well underway, many families are asking themselves a similar question: How do we celebrate this important family holiday with the current safety recommendations related to COVID-19? The… Read More
Common Prescription Bladder Medication Elmiron® Linked to Severe Vision Loss
Simmons Hanly Conroy is no longer accepting Elmiron® cases. In recent months, the common prescription drug Elmiron®, which is used to treat a painful and common bladder condition, has fallen under… Read More
Veterans Day 2020: A Chance to Honor All Who Served and the Challenges They Still Face
Over 17 million brave Americans have served in the U.S. military, putting their country before their own lives to ensure the freedom of our citizens. Today we commemorate Veterans Day to honor… Read More
Adult Victims of Child Abuse in NY Now Have Longer to Seek Justice
New York’s Child Victims Act (CVA) has offered a way for thousands of adult victims of child sexual abuse to seek justice against their abusers. Now survivors have an even longer window… Read More
Let’s Get Ready to Race!
Thank you for being part of the Miles for Meso community and the 12th Annual Alton Miles for Meso 5k Run & 3k Fun Run/Walk, organized and presented by Simmons Hanly Conroy… Read More
This Year’s Miles for Meso Race Starts on Mesothelioma Awareness Day – Sept. 26. Here’s How to Get Involved.
National Mesothelioma Awareness Day is right around the corner. On Sept. 26, 2020, the United States will honor the thousands of individuals and their families whose lives have been impacted by mesothelioma,… Read More
