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Simmons Firm Reaches Out to Mesothelioma Patients & Families Online
Social Media and Mesothelioma Blog Offer Opportunities to Connect Patients and Families with Critical InformationDecember 1, 2008
East Alton, Ill.
PRESS RELEASE The Simmons firm continues to use the Internet to reach out to mesothelioma patients and families affected by the rare asbestos cancer. Earlier this year, the Illinois-based firm launched an award-winning Mesothelioma Video Library covering mesothelioma-related topics. Now the firm has launched the Mesothelioma Support blog. "Over the years we've worked with so many families, doctors, and experienced asbestos experts - we've developed such an incredible network of resources," explained Michael Angelides, partner at the Simmons firm. "We feel compelled to try to connect families with the best information and resources possible, legal or otherwise, and reaching out online is just one of the ways we try to do that." The Simmons firm has also established a presence on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook. Angelides explained that newer social networking or Web 2.0 opportunities like Facebook and Twitter allow the firm to reach out and present information to all age groups, adding "It's a remarkable opportunity for the Simmons firm to help folks we may never even meet." About the Simmons firm: The Simmons firm is one of the country's leading asbestos and mesothelioma litigation firms. With offices in Illinois and California, the firm has represented over 2,000 patients and families affected by mesothelioma in nearly every state in the country. The Simmons firm has pledged over $10 million to cancer research and proudly works with top mesothelioma medical experts throughout the country, supporting their work toward a cure. Visit www.simmonsfirm.com.