'Asbestos' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 16, 2016
Fighting Mesothelioma One Day at a Time
A patient fights cancer the same way a runner finishes a race: one mile marker at a time. On Aug. 23, 2016, meso warrior Julie Gundlach reached an important milestone. She celebrated… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 9, 2016
Making Change Possible by Securing a Comprehensive U.S. Asbestos Ban
One way Julie Gundlach takes the ‘poison’ from her mesothelioma diagnosis and turns it into something beautiful is by telling her story. Through her story, Julie hopes others will realize the importance… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 2, 2016
How the Peacock Got Her Feathers and Inspires Julie
It takes a lot of energy and determination to run a 5K. The Alton Miles for Meso course is known among runners for its steep hills and brick streets. It’s not an… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 26, 2016
Asbestos Exposure: Nothing More Than a Number
When visiting New York for mesothelioma cancer treatments, Julie Gundlach would often spit on the steps of the W.R. Grace skyscraper. The act was a representation of how Julie felt, and still… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 13, 2016
The Difference between Mesothelioma Class Actions & Individual Asbestos Lawsuits
One of the most frequently asked questions about mesothelioma lawsuits is “Will my case be part of a class action?” At Simmons Hanly Conroy, our mesothelioma lawyers always answer this question with… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 21, 2016
2016 ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference: “Where Knowledge and Action Unite”
The World Health Organization estimates that 107,000 workers will die every year because of asbestos-related diseases. This equates to 300 asbestos-related deaths per day. And yet, asbestos is still legal in the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 5, 2016
Join Growing Momentum against So-Called ‘FACT Act’ that Harms Victims of Asbestos-Related Diseases
Momentum is growing against the so-called ‘Fact Act.’ Senate Bill No. 357 is currently being considered by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. Nearly 20 national veterans service organizations have added their voices… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 9, 2015
Meet the Attorney: Conard Metcalf
Conard Metcalf has successfully represented hundreds of men and women diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases, such as asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. Two representative cases include: Panther v. Raybestos-Manhattan Inc., 701 P.2d 145… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 28, 2015
Disturbingly Scary Facts about Asbestos Exposure
An estimated 15,000 people in the United States pass away from asbestos-related diseases each year. Even though asbestos has been identified as a cause of cancer, at least 8 million pounds of… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 22, 2015
Alton Miles for Meso Race Day Info
Thank you for being a part of the Miles for Meso community and the 7th Annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K Run & 2K Fun Run/Walk. Here is everything you need to… Read More
