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Bob Guinn, Mesothelioma Warrior
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The lawyers at Simmons Hanly Conroy fight for families whose lives have been shattered as a result of corporate greed and executive callousness. Despite their diagnosis with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer, our clients remain true to the values that made their generation great. We are honored and humbled to be their advocates. Here are their stories.
Jimmy
Navigating the Legal System with Confidence
Jimmy, a seasoned traveler, explored countless destinations during his career as a music stage producer. Yet when confronted with an unexpected mesothelioma diagnosis, he found himself in uncharted territory.
Jimmy and his wife Kelley had never filed a lawsuit before, but after meeting with their asbestos lawyers, they were quickly put at ease. The couple was guided through every step of the legal process and soon received compensation that secured their financial future.
Art
Keeping a Positive Attitude
Art worked at service stations in the 1960s and ’70s. While servicing the brakes on cars, he was exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma over 40 years later.
Art’s doctor estimated that he had six months to live — four years ago. Thanks to the support of his loving wife Jan and their children, he continues to live each day with a positive attitude while cherishing his time with family and friends.
Norris
Soulmates Robbed of Their Happily Ever After
“It truly made such a difference for my husband to know that good guys can actually win and bad guys can actually lose, and there’s somebody out there that wants to help you make that happen.”
– Lori, Wife of Norris
Burlene
Healing Through Justice
At the age of 81, Burlene was diagnosed with mesothelioma after working in an office setting for most of her life. Her husband, however, had worked with various asbestos products and unknowingly carried the toxic dust home on his uniforms, exposing his wife. To afford her medical care, the couple and their three children filed a mesothelioma lawsuit for compensation. Hear their advice for other families now.
Walter
Holding Asbestos Companies Accountable
In the U.S. Navy, Walter worked as a boiler tender aboard seven ships during his service, where he regularly encountered products containing asbestos. As a result of this exposure, Walter was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma decades later.
By working with Simmons Hanly Conroy, Walter was able to hold the companies that manufactured these asbestos-containing products accountable for their negligence and his illness.
Dale
Affording Medical Bills
While enjoying retirement with his wife of 48 years, Dale was diagnosed with mesothelioma and eventually needed surgery to remove his left lung. Dale’s wife explains the financial reasons they chose to pursue a mesothelioma lawsuit.
George
Making the Most of Every Day
Following his mesothelioma diagnosis, George dedicated his time to raising awareness of the dangers of asbestos through fundraising at the Alton Miles for Meso 5K and other advocacy activities.
John
Fighting for His Future
John’s active, adventurous lifestyle was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with stage 4 mesothelioma in 2019. John had unknowingly been exposed to asbestos throughout his many years working in the construction industry.
While shocked by his diagnosis, John and his wife Dee decided to fight back. He underwent chemotherapy, and together, they filed a lawsuit against the asbestos companies responsible. Today, John is back out on the golf course and finally beginning to feel like his old self.
Linda
Bringing Comfort to Her Loved Ones
Linda, a beloved great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family, was shocked to receive a mesothelioma diagnosis at the age of 70. Decades earlier, Linda had been exposed to asbestos while working at a custom limousine facility, unaware that this mineral could cause cancer.
Linda encouraged her husband Howard and their children to file a lawsuit against the companies responsible for her asbestos exposure. After she passed away, the compensation they received allowed her family to provide Linda with the burial she deserved.
Mike
Working to Ban Asbestos
Mike Mattmuller was shocked to receive a mesothelioma diagnosis at the age of just 29. Drawing strength from his wife and young daughter, Mike spent the next eight years advocating for an asbestos ban and inspiring mesothelioma warriors across the country.
Albert
A Veteran’s Fight for Justice
While working as an electrician and serving in the U.S. Navy, Albert was repeatedly exposed to asbestos. When he was diagnosed with mesothelioma, Albert — who had known Simmons Hanly Conroy Founder John Simmons for years — reached out to the firm to learn more about his legal options.
Albert’s family received guidance and support from Simmons Hanly Conroy throughout the entire legal process. Today, his family continues to support other mesothelioma warriors by attending the annual Miles for Meso event.
John
Securing His Family’s Future
Decades after he was first exposed to asbestos, John was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma. Despite the uncertainty of his illness, John was determined to make sure his wife Joyce and their young daughter would be taken care of.
John and Joyce decided to file a mesothelioma lawsuit against the companies responsible for his illness before he passed away in 2010. Today, John’s family participates in events like Miles for Meso each year to honor his memory and support others impacted by mesothelioma.
Norm
Protecting His Family
“Norm had no idea that the materials he was working with on a daily basis, such as joint compound, floor tile, roofing shingles, and cement pipe, would eventually result in a fatal disease,” said Asbestos Attorney Taylor Kerns. “Not once during
his long career working with asbestos was he ever warned about its hazards.”
Ginger
Easing the Financial Burden
Ginger was diagnosed with mesothelioma at 40 years old. She underwent multiple rounds of chemotherapy and surgery. Yet, she did not let her disease or her treatments get in the way of the life she wanted to live. Today, Ginger volunteers
her time to help other affected by mesothelioma.
Jim
Balancing Difficult Circumstances
Jim was proud of his service to his country and the time he spent in the U.S. Navy. But like many proud Americans, he always felt he should have been warned about the dangers of asbestos. Jim visited a Houston hospital where he was
officially diagnosed with mesothelioma. The disease had too far advanced. Jim was given just months to live.
Bruce
Helping His Family & Community
Bruce Waite, a high school English teacher for 30 years — and a former construction worker — had his life turned upside down by mesothelioma. With the help of Simmons Hanly Conroy, Bruce was able to secure a measure of stability for his family amid the pain and uncertainty of his disease.
Forrest
Advocating for Asbestos Exposure Victims
Forrest worked in construction for 20 years and as a carpenter for 14 years. While on the job, he suffered repeated exposure to asbestos until, at the age of 56, he was diagnosed with mesothelioma. But he didn’t let his diagnosis define him.
While fighting mesothelioma, Forrest also fought to hold the negligent companies accountable by filing a lawsuit with the help of our firm, raising awareness about the dangers of asbestos and speaking out against laws that could unfairly benefit asbestos companies.
Joe
Supporting Generations of Loved Ones
After years of working as a gas station and school bus mechanic, Joe was diagnosed with mesothelioma. Determined to seek justice and financial support for his family, he chose to file a mesothelioma lawsuit.
Joe’s legal battle resulted in a life-changing verdict that ensured a secure future for his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren — providing him with peace of mind about the well-being of generations to come.
Sid
Finding the Strength to Fight Back
Sid worked in construction for years in an effort to provide for his family and show his children the importance of hard work. However, he was exposed to many products that contained asbestos across the different job sites he visited.
When Sid was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2019, his first thought was how to care for his family in the event that something happened to him. As a father, grandfather, husband and caretaker, Sid made the decision to file a lawsuit and pursue compensation for his loved ones.
Ira
Fighting Against the Odds
Ira spent his life working as a telephone repairman and cable splicer in Louisiana before his retirement in 1983. Years later he fell ill, and while his doctors suspected mesothelioma, they advised against a biopsy due to his age.
After being turned away by a local law firm, Ira sought legal assistance from Simmons Hanly Conroy. With an unconfirmed diagnosis, the odds were against him — but Ira’s dedicated team of asbestos attorneys rallied behind him and secured life-changing compensation for his family.
Ernie
Searching for a Diagnosis
Ernie Conry had multiple tests performed before the doctors were able to reach a conclusive diagnosis of pleural mesothelioma. He explains the process he went through after his pleural mesothelioma diagnosis in order to fight mesothelioma.
John
Providing for His Family
John Smith, an 81-year-old veteran of the Korean War, survived deadly combat during his time of service. However, exposure to asbestos as a utility man at the paper facility where he worked led to his death.
Connie
Battling Asbestosis
As a U.S. Marine, Connie survived the sands of Iwo Jima during World War II, but was later diagnosed with asbestosis after being exposed to asbestos as an industrial electrician.
Frank
Memories of Pearl Harbor
Frank served in the U.S. Navy and survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. Decades later, he was diagnosed with mesothelioma. Before Frank passed away, he worked with the lawyers at Simmons Hanly Conroy to file a mesothelioma lawsuit.
Arthur
Holding Those Responsible
Arthur talks about regular bronchitis and pneumonia on the path to an operation that led to the discovery of a pleural mesothelioma diagnosis. His diagnosis was a result of occupational exposure to asbestos during years of sanding and spraying
drywall.
Larry
Running for Meso Awareness
Three weeks after running a 5K race at the age of 61, Larry Davis received a mesothelioma diagnosis. Larry spent the next six years running, fighting and fundraising for the countless people who have lost their lives to asbestos-related diseases.
LaTanyta lost her husband to pleural mesothelioma. She describes why her husband Andrew decided to file a lawsuit against the companies that poisoned him with asbestos, and how her and her family are moving forward.
Dennis
Finding Peace of Mind
Dennis started working at his father’s automotive repair shop when he was 12 years old, eventually becoming a full-time mechanic. Unfortunately, Dennis was exposed to asbestos through this work and received a mesothelioma diagnosis when he was 52. Dennis worked with our firm to get compensation without hassles.
Shelly
Inspiring the Mesothelioma Community
Shelly Kozicki helped care for her husband Craig throughout his fight against peritoneal mesothelioma from 1998 to 2009. She offers advice and comfort to other mesothelioma victims, and she also talks about the importance of finding a mesothelioma support group.
Julie
Her Mesothelioma Survivor Story
After experiencing digestive problems, Julie was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma at age 35 due to secondhand asbestos exposure when she was a child. Her father worked as a commercial electrician and came home covered in asbestos dust from different job sites.
After numerous treatments and procedures, Julie is still fighting mesothelioma. She regularly volunteers, organizes fundraisers and advocates for awareness of the disease.
Oscar
Securing Justice
Oscar immigrated to the United States searching for work and a better life. What he got instead was a mesothelioma diagnosis as a result of 35 years of installing water, sewer and drain cement pipe. His family was devastated – but they rallied around him with loving support.
Mary Jane
Seeking Top Medical Care
Mary Jane Williams survived for over a decade after her peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis. She recognized the importance of finding an experienced mesothelioma specialist for her care.
Brenda
Searching for Answers
Brenda, a mesothelioma patient, has been through multiple surgeries and treatment plans. She offers insight and advice to others affected by mesothelioma and stresses the importance of finding a qualified mesothelioma specialist.
Each client has his or her own story and unique situation. Because of this, the firm’s lawyers and staff treat every client as an individual. We are committed to helping you based on your specific needs. Find out how we can help you.
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