All posts by Simmons Hanly Conroy
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 7, 2017
The Institutions That Harmed Children: The Boy Scouts of America
Child sexual abuse is an issue that many people try not to think about, even going so far as to pretend that it doesn’t exist. But it does exist. The Perversion Files… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 2, 2017
Power Plants in America: Supplying Energy and Asbestos Exposure
Energy – it’s what keeps America running. Without some source of power, life as we know it would come to a halt. Heating our homes, cooking meals, using electronics, and even… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 24, 2017
Why States with a History of Shipbuilding Suffered from Higher Rates of Mesothelioma
Not everyone can control whether they develop cancer. Yet, research has shown time and time again that certain avoidable risk factors can increase one’s chances of developing cancer, such as chemical exposure,… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 17, 2017
Outside the Mine: Why Miner Mesothelioma Risk is the Most Dangerous Hazard
Coal mining’s place on the list of most dangerous jobs in the world is well deserved. An average of 50 to 60 coal miners die on the job in the United States… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 8, 2017
2017 ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference Set for April 7 to 9 in Washington, D.C.
Those fighting for an end to asbestos exposure saw a major win in 2016 when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prioritized asbestos as a top 10 high-risk chemical under the Lautenberg… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 3, 2017
World Cancer Day: What Does It Mean for Less Common Cancers Such as Mesothelioma?
Image Source: World Cancer Day Today, in the United States, there are 14 million new cancer cases and 8.2 million cancer deaths every single year. By 2030, these numbers are projected to… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 25, 2017
Union Health Fund Leaders Combat Rising Costs of Opioid Epidemic in the Workplace
Simmons Hanly Conroy Partner Paul Hanly Speaks at LIUNA Midwest Region Laborers’ Combating Opioid Abuse and Drug Free Workplace Conference Drug overdose deaths in the United States continue to increase, with more… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 25, 2017
Union Health Fund Leaders Combat Rising Costs of Opioid Epidemic in the Workplace
Simmons Hanly Conroy Partner Paul Hanly Speaks at LIUNA Midwest Region Laborers’ Combating Opioid Abuse and Drug Free Workplace Conference Drug overdose deaths in the United States continue to increase, with more… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 18, 2017
Initiative Seeks to Pursue Justice for Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse
The most traumatic part of sexual abuse is recounting it – having to live through it again when all you want to do is move on. You may have been told to… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 5, 2017
Has Bare Metal Defense in Asbestos Finally Run Its Course?
The tide might be turning regarding what is known as the “bare metal” defense that turbine, boiler, valves, and pump manufacturers have traditionally used to avoid responsibility for injuries people have suffered… Read More
