'Asbestos' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 20, 2024
Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2024: Hope, Help, and Health
On September 26, 2024, communities across the country will join together to recognize Mesothelioma Awareness Day, which is dedicated to bringing attention to this rare asbestos-caused cancer and raising funds for mesothelioma… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 14, 2024
Miles for Meso Spotlight: Julie Gundlach’s Fight Against Mesothelioma
As a leading national asbestos law firm, Simmons Hanly Conroy is highlighting the stories of mesothelioma patients like Julie Gundlach who inspire us with their courage and resilience. On September 21, 2024,… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 7, 2024
8 Famous Deaths Caused by Mesothelioma & Asbestos Exposure
Exposure to asbestos can cause mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer that doesn’t discriminate based on wealth, job title, or social status. Mesothelioma is considered a rare disease, with only 3,000 Americans diagnosed each… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 30, 2024
Miles for Meso Spotlight: Honoring the Legacy of Mesothelioma Warrior George Dreith
To set the stage for the 16th Annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K Race & 3K Fun Run/Walk, Simmons Hanly Conroy is highlighting the mesothelioma warriors whose legacies have shaped this event.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 17, 2024
Miles for Meso Spotlight: Celebrating the Life of Mesothelioma Warrior Burlene Jones
This September, show support for a loved one who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma by participating in the 16th Annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K Race & 3K Fun Run/Walk. Each year,… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 19, 2024
History of Asbestos, Pt. 5: Asbestos in the Present Day
As news of asbestos-related diseases spread across the United States, the American public started to become increasingly suspicious of asbestos companies that had, for so long, denied the dangers of asbestos exposure.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 3, 2024
Nellie Kershaw: An Inspiration to Stand Up Against Asbestos Exposure
“I have not received a penny…I should have had nine weeks wages now through no fault of my own,” said Nellie Kershaw — a young, hard-working British woman who died in poverty… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 19, 2024
EPA Bans Chrysotile Asbestos in Historic Announcement
On March 18, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the agency would be banning the use of chrysotile asbestos. An asbestos ban was first passed in 1989, but it was overturned… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 7, 2024
History of Asbestos, Pt. 4: Asbestos from Its Prime to the Era of Regulation
As soon as asbestos became an industrial commodity in the late 19th century, the clock began ticking. Sooner or later, the public would find out just how deadly this carcinogenic substance really… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 23, 2024
History of Asbestos, Pt. 3: Asbestos in the Industrial Age
For thousands of years, asbestos remained in the margins of ancient society, bewildering onlookers with its magical fire-resistant properties while concealing its more harmful ones. But as civilization matured, so did its… Read More