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Simmons Hanly Conroy’s support blog is a place for clients and families to find news, education, and inspirational stories about the following areas of litigation: mesothelioma and asbestos, dangerous drugs and devices, consumer protection and mass torts, personal injury and environmental litigation.
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When to Talk about Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit
The vast majority of my mesothelioma clients have never filed a lawsuit before, and I think if you ask the other mesothelioma lawyers here at the firm, you’ll find this is a… Read More
How to Help Mesothelioma Victims with Palliative Care Decisions
Palliative care is a topic near and dear to my heart for my patients. It provides several options to help cancer patients, especially patients diagnosed with mesothelioma as they focus on maintaining… Read More
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
How to Get Involved in World Cancer Day
The goal of World Cancer Day, February 4, is to unite the world in the fight against cancer. All involved hope to save millions and prevent diseases by raising awareness, inspiring education,… Read More
Simmons Hanly Conroy Contributes to Success of 2015 Metro East Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes
With the support of Simmons Hanly Conroy Chairman John Simmons and firm employees, the Metro East Chapter of the American Diabetes Association’s 2015 STEP OUT: Walk to Stop Diabetes raised $158,090.30 to… Read More
Simmons Hanly Conroy Employees Give Back During the Holiday Season
Simmons Hanly Conroy employees gave Santa a helping hand last week during the Simmons Employee Foundation’s Annual Adopt-A-Family program. Employees adopted 54 families through area shelters and bought them presents to put… Read More
Simmons Hanly Conroy Supports Cancer Research
Throughout the firm’s history, Simmons Hanly Conroy has pledged over $20 million to cancer research and support. Funds donated have helped mesothelioma and asbestos-related organizations, such as the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization,… Read More
Simmons Hanly Conroy Miles for Meso Route Used to Benefit Arthritis Research
This past Saturday, Simmons Hanly Conroy joined with the Arthritis Foundation as its presenting sponsor of the 27th Annual Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk for Arthritis in Alton, Illinois. The annual race raises… Read More
New Movie Puts Critical ‘Spotlight’ on Sexual Abuse
The new movie ‘Spotlight’ opens nationwide on Friday. It tells the true story of The Boston Globe’s “Spotlight” team and their coverage of the Massachusetts Catholic sex abuse scandal in 2002. The… Read More
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