'Asbestos' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 23, 2013
How to Identify Materials that Contain Asbestos
Throughout the 1900s, asbestos products and building materials containing asbestos were used in the construction industry to create public buildings, offices, homes and other structures. Many homes, especially those built before 1980,… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 19, 2013
FACT Act Update: One-Sided Bill Remains a Threat to Asbestos Victims and Families
FACT Act Update: One-Sided Bill Remains a Threat to Asbestos Victims and Families Legislation Still Under Consideration in House of Representatives The so-called FACT Act (Furthering Asbestos Transparency Claims Act, House Resolution… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 18, 2013
ADAO to Attend Senate Staff Briefing in Washington, D.C. on Asbestos Impact
Recently, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) announced they would serve as a resource to the U.S. Congress for the fourth time at an upcoming Senate Staff Briefing. The briefing is titled… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 28, 2013
Asbestos and Mesothelioma Updates: June 2013
The mesothelioma lawyers at the Firm are committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest asbestos and mesothelioma headlines. Browse recent headlines highlighting the dangers of asbestos exposure and new information concerning… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 6, 2013
A Real Life Super Hero: Janelle Bedel’s Fight Against Mesothelioma Cancer Inspires ‘Wonder’ Among Meso Community
Homegrown social media campaign grows rapidly in support of Wonder Woman with mesothelioma Today is Wonder Woman Day in Rushville, Indiana. The town’s mayor made the declaration Monday in honor of Rushville… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 31, 2013
Asbestos and Mesothelioma Updates: May 2013
The mesothelioma lawyers at the Firm have brought together recent headlines highlighting the dangers of asbestos exposure and new information concerning mesothelioma research from throughout the nation and world. Asbestos removed as athletes… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 24, 2013
Asbestos Legistation Update: Corporations Lobby for Legislative Protections While Thousands of U.S. Military Veterans Continue to Die from Asbestos Cancer
“If you have enjoyed a good life while working with asbestos products, why not die from it.” Nearly 50 years ago, the Director of Purchasing for the Bendix Corporation, a part of… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 16, 2013
Did You Know? Asbestos Litigation History Facts
The American legal system has evolved over the years, and within it, asbestos litigation has evolved as well. The health risks associated with asbestos were known as early as the 1930s, but… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 14, 2013
Past Asbestos Litigation: A Timeline
Asbestos and mesothelioma litigation has not always been the way we know it today. Early asbestos cases only involved workers in occupations like pipe insulation, construction, and shipyard work. Gradually, these cases… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 12, 2013
U.S. Surgeon General Stresses Dangers of Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos exposure has been directly linked to the development of mesothelioma and other serious diseases. For many years, the dangers of exposure to the toxic fibers of asbestos have been well-known across… Read More
