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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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How Filing a Mesothelioma Claim Helped U.S. Navy Veteran Walter Twidwell
When Walter Twidwell first joined the U.S. Navy in 1954, he, like so many others alongside him, had no idea how his nearly 20 years of devoted service would impact his health… Read More
EPA’s New Asbestos Reporting Rule: One More Step Toward Corporate Accountability
On July 6, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new rule requiring manufacturers and importers to provide detailed information on their asbestos usage over the past four years. The rule… Read More
5 Ways to Cope with Grief from Mesothelioma
Cancer can be devastating for both patients and their families. Mesothelioma — a cancer caused by asbestos exposure — is no exception, especially for the surviving family and loved ones of those… Read More
Olin Corporation Supports EPA’s Proposed Ban of Chrysotile Asbestos
On April 4, 2023, Olin Corporation — one of the few manufacturers still using and importing asbestos in the United States — wrote a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)… Read More
Asbestos Disease and Awareness Organization (ADAO) Launches Virtual Day of Action
On March 23, 2023, the Asbestos Disease and Awareness Organization (ADAO) — the largest national nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure — launches its inaugural Virtual Day of Asbestos Awareness and… Read More
What to Know About the February 2023 Updates to Philips CPAP Recall
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of reworked Philips Respironics machines due to silicone foam deterioration that, if inhaled, could cause cancer, organ damage and even death.… Read More
Tesla Vehicles with Full Self-Driving Beta Recalled for Risk of Crashes
On February 16, 2023, Tesla confirmed a recall of more than 362,000 vehicles equipped with faulty Full Self-Driving Beta software. The recall comes after years of investigations into Tesla vehicle crashes and… Read More
Honoring U.S. Navy Day 2022
Introduced by the Navy League of the United States on October 27, 1922, Navy Day was established to honor the contributions and service of the men and women of the U.S. Navy.… Read More
ADAO Set to Host 17th Annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference Virtually Sept. 16-17
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) recently announced the dates of its 17th annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference (AAPC), which will take place Sept. 16-17, 2022. Registration for the event… Read More
How to Commemorate and Show Support on World Lung Cancer Day
On August 1, 2022, international communities will join together to commemorate the 11th annual World Lung Cancer Day — a global grassroots initiative that aims to celebrate, honor and support individuals who… Read More
