By: Simmons Hanly Conroy | Posted on: April 5, 2024

Linda Reinstein’s story is one of adversity, transformation and hope. Currently, she is the President and CEO of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the largest advocacy group for asbestos victims. She… Read More

By: Simmons Hanly Conroy | Posted on: March 29, 2024

Every year, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) dedicates the first full week of April to Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW). From April 1 to April 7, Simmons Hanly Conroy will join… Read More

By: Simmons Hanly Conroy | Posted on: May 11, 2017

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to honor the mothers in our families and remind them how much they’re appreciated. These women typically shoulder the weight of caring for children, going to… Read More

By: Simmons Hanly Conroy | Posted on: October 28, 2015

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 | Posted on: July 10, 2015

Earlier this week an environmental nonprofit group, the Environmental Working Group Action Fund, released a study which revealed the presence of asbestos in crayons and crime scene kits commonly used by children.… Read More

By: Simmons Hanly Conroy | Posted on: September 30, 2013

The mesothelioma lawyers at Simmons Hanly Conroy are committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest asbestos and mesothelioma headlines. Browse recent headlines highlighting the dangers of asbestos exposure and new information… Read More

By: Simmons Hanly Conroy | Posted on: September 18, 2013

Are you buying a home? First of all – congratulations. Buying a home is an exciting and memorable experience that many of us hope to accomplish at some point in our lives.… Read More

By: Simmons Hanly Conroy | Posted on: September 13, 2013

When the World Trade Center towers fell on Sept. 11, 2011, they left behind a pile of rubble and dust. Asbestos, a cancer-causing material, had coated the two buildings’ lower columns. Benzene,… Read More

By: Simmons Hanly Conroy | Posted on: August 27, 2013

Asbestos was widely used for industrial and domestic purposes throughout Australia in the 20th century. According to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of the Australian government, Australia and the… Read More

By: Simmons Hanly Conroy | Posted on: August 22, 2013

Asbestos exposure is a serious issue throughout the United States – however, it’s also a problem in other countries, including the UK. Even though the United Kingdom banned asbestos use years ago,… Read More