'Mesothelioma' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 27, 2014
‘Rare Disease Day’ Event to be Broadcast Online on Feb. 28
More than 6,500 rare diseases affect about 25 million Americans. The NIH’s seventh annual celebration of Rare Disease Day strives to raise awareness about these diseases through a public, free event to… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 3, 2014
What to Expect from World Cancer Day 2014
More than 1.6 million new cancer cases and 585,000 cancer deaths are expected to occur in the United States this year, according to the American Cancer Society. Cancer kills more than 7.6… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 31, 2014
Asbestos and Mesothelioma News Wrap Up: January 2014
At Simmons Hanly Conroy, our mesothelioma lawyers are committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest asbestos and mesothelioma headlines. Below is a short list of some of the most recent headlines… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 21, 2014
Washington Passes Better Brakes Law to Ban Asbestos in Brake Pads
In 2010, Washington and California passed legislation that would require any brake pads sold after 2021 to contain less than 5 percent copper by weight. Both laws have provisions that ban the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 15, 2014
Full Asbestos Bans Across the Globe: A Timeline
The health dangers of asbestos are widely known, but where in the world is asbestos use against the law? While asbestos use is not fully banned in the United States, many other… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 27, 2013
Famous Deaths Caused by Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma
When it comes to asbestos exposure, it doesn’t matter who you are, how many people know your name, or how wealthy you are. The dangerous aftermath of asbestos exposure – mesothelioma –… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 26, 2013
Asbestos and Mesothelioma News Wrap Up: December 2013
At Simmons Hanly Conroy, our mesothelioma lawyers are committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest asbestos and mesothelioma headlines. Here is a brief list of some of the most recent headlines… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 18, 2013
Light a Candle with ADAO to Honor Mesothelioma Warriors
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) candle lighting ceremony is an annual tradition that commemorates mesothelioma survivors and victims. The candles are lit to honor all ‘Mesothelioma Warriors,’ those who have been… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 10, 2013
Asbestos Exposure and Firefighters
We know asbestos exposure was common among occupations like construction workers, carpenters, oil refinery workers and members of the U.S. military. There is one occupation, however, that is also at risk and… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 26, 2013
Asbestos and Mesothelioma News Wrap Up: November 2013
At Simmons Hanly Conroy, our mesothelioma lawyers are committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest asbestos and mesothelioma headlines. Here is a brief list of some of the most recent headlines… Read More
