All posts by Michael J. Angelides
By Michael J. Angelides | June 11, 2015
New Estimate Shows Asbestos Kills More Americans Than Previous Estimates Showed
We know that mesothelioma is diagnosed in 3,000 Americans every year. We also know that there are many other diseases caused by asbestos – including asbestosis, lung cancer and others. In the… Read More
By Michael J. Angelides | May 6, 2015
How Much Does it Cost to File an Asbestos Lawsuit?
Nothing. With Simmons Hanly Conroy, it won’t cost you anything to file an asbestos lawsuit. We front every case. What does this mean for you? By pursuing a mesothelioma lawsuit with our… Read More
By Michael J. Angelides | March 7, 2015
VIDEO: Corporate Companies Knew Asbestos Was Deadly
Asbestos use in America has been called one of the largest man-made epidemics in U.S. history. This is because the health dangers of asbestos have been known for centuries – in fact,… Read More
By Michael J. Angelides | December 8, 2014
Famous Mesothelioma Deaths: Steve McQueen
McQueen’s History of Asbestos Exposure Steve McQueen was the top paid actor in 1974. He was also a father and a husband with great love for his family. Best known for his acting… Read More
By Michael J. Angelides | November 18, 2014
Famous Mesothelioma Deaths: Paul Gleason
Paul Gleason’s iconic lines “Don’t mess with the bull, young man. You’ll get the horns” solidified him as the cantankerous antagonist in The Breakfast Club. While his role as the principal guarding… Read More
By Michael J. Angelides | October 13, 2014
Famous Mesothelioma Deaths: Warren Zevon
Born in January 1947, rock singer Warren Zevon was best known for his sardonic wit and dark humored songs. This famously outlandish star died from mesothelioma, a lung cancer from asbestos exposure.… Read More
By Michael J. Angelides | March 7, 2014
FDA Runs First Widespread Quality & Safety Evaluation on Generic Drugs
More than 80 percent of prescription drugs in the U.S. are being tested by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in its first widespread safety and quality evaluation. The effort will examine… Read More
By Michael J. Angelides | November 12, 2013
Asbestos Victims Take Action: How to Tell Congress to Oppose H.R. 982
House Resolution 982, or the so-called ‘FACT Act,’ if passed, would require asbestos trusts to release confidential information about asbestos victims including their work history, family information and the last four digits… Read More
By Michael J. Angelides | October 25, 2013
4 Major Threats to Lung Health (And How to Avoid Them)
Throughout the month of October, which is Healthy Lung Month, a special emphasis is placed on preventing lung diseases. Your lungs are one of the most complex organs in your body because… Read More
By Michael J. Angelides | October 17, 2013
Character Actor Ed Lauter, 74, Dies from Mesothelioma
His name may not be familiar to most, but his face is. Ed Lauter, a recognizable veteran actor who most recently played a butler in the 2011 Oscar-winning film The Artist passed… Read More
