Blog & Commentary
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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2013 Meso Foundation Symposium to Take Place March 7 & 8
The mesothelioma community is filled with survivors, family and friends of victims, and current mesothelioma sufferers. The continuous effort among this community is to raise awareness for the disease, its treatments and… Read More
How to Prevent Risk of Mesothelioma [Infographic]
Asbestos, a mineral that was widely used until the early 1980s, still exists in many homes and workplaces. Exposure to asbestos through the inhalation of its fibers is the primary cause of… Read More
Without Funds in Superfund, Consumers Pay…Unless They Fight Back
Obama’s reelection gives the President a chance to make good on one of his 2008 campaign promises—the promise to put the “Super” back in Superfund. Congress created the Superfund program as part… Read More
Research Finds Female Lipitor Users Have Increased Risk of Diabetes
Three studies have determined women who take the cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor have an increased risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. In one study published by The Archives of Internal Medicine, the risk for older… Read More
Asbestos and Mesothelioma Updates: February 2013
The mesothelioma lawyers at the Firm have brought together recent headlines highlighting the dangers of asbestos exposure and new information concerning mesothelioma research from throughout the nation and world. Casper Officials Extend… Read More
What You Need to Know about Asbestos in Debris
Following the devastation of Hurricane Sandy on the east coast, remnants of damaged structures were everywhere. As cleanup began, concern about asbestos exposure during the cleanup process climbed. As a result of… Read More
Missouri Senate Committee Introduces Bill Harmful to Workers with Cancer
A bill that strips protections for Missouri workers diagnosed with terminal cancer was passed through the Small Business Senate Committee on Saturday. Senate Bill 1, sponsored by Senator Scott Rupp (R), is… Read More
What You Should Know about Asbestos in Schools
Most school buildings in the United States were built decades ago. Asbestos use was most substantial between 1920 and 1950, so it’s not uncommon for schools built during this time to contain… Read More
What You Need to Know about Asbestos in Your Home
Asbestos is a known toxin that can cause serious illness like mesothelioma and lung cancer. Because of the former popularity of asbestos, it’s not uncommon for this carcinogenic material to be found… Read More
The FDA’s Role in Dealing with Drug Shortages
When Ameridose, the company linked to the recent meningitis outbreaks and production of contaminated steroid injections closed its doors for the remainder of the year, many people worried about drug shortages. Since then, the… Read More
