All posts by Simmons Hanly Conroy
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 7, 2014
Renovating Your Home? Keep These Asbestos Tips in Mind
Thanks to its low cost and fire resistant capabilities, asbestos was often used in house construction. Homes built anywhere from the early 1900s until as late as the 1980s likely had some… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 3, 2014
Black Carbon Found in Pollution Tied to Obesity Hormone
New findings show that traffic pollution, a common culprit in health issues, is now linked to obesity. Black carbon, an air particle found in traffic-related air pollution, may have ties to unhealthy… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 30, 2014
Asbestos and Mesothelioma News Wrap Up: October 2014
The asbestos attorneys at the Simmons Hanly Conroy are dedicated to providing the latest asbestos and mesothelioma news to keep you up to date. Below is a short list of some of… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 28, 2014
Male Pattern Baldness Linked to Increased Prostate Cancer Risk
Male pattern baldness has long been a source of anxiety for men, raising concerns of appearance and aging. Aside from aesthetic effects, though, it can have much more serious implications. An early… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 28, 2014
Pharmaceutical News Wrap Up: October 2014
The Simmons Hanly Conroy pharmaceutical lawyers are dedicated to providing you with the latest pharmaceutical news. Below is a short list of some of the most recent headlines concerning FDA recalls and… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 22, 2014
Blood Thinner Xarelto Linked to Life-Threatening Side Effects
This year, claims have been filed by patients and their family members who say the use of blood thinner Xarelto has led to serious, irreversible internal bleeding and death. The drug currently… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 21, 2014
Get to Know the Simmons Hanly Conroy Partners: Part 1
Earlier this summer, the Simmons Firm announced it’s merging with Hanly Conroy Bierstein Sheridan Fisher & Hayes LLP to become the now Simmons Hanly Conroy, effective on July 1. Not only did… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 20, 2014
Giving Back: Simmons Hanly Conroy and the National Park Trust
Some people are aware of the nearly $20 million Simmons Hanly Conroy has donated to cancer research, as well as its support of mesothelioma organizations like the Meso Applied Research Foundation. But… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 18, 2014
6 Lipitor Side Effects You May Not Be Aware Of
Like many pharmaceutical drugs, Lipitor can cause problems as serious as those it is solving. Lipitor is prescribed to lower ‘bad’ (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides as well as to raise ‘good’ (HDL)… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 10, 2014
Pradaxa Manufacturer Pays $650 Million in a Comprehensive Settlement
Earlier this year, Boehringer Ingelheim, the manufacturer of Pradaxa (dabigatran), agreed to pay $650 million in a comprehensive settlement related to lawsuits issued by users of the drug. Reports of death, bleeding… Read More
