Get A Free Legal Consultation
Focus on your health and loved ones while we focus on your mesothelioma claim.
- We fight to maximize your results
- Many clients get results in as few as 90 days
- No out-of-pocket costs for you or your family
Norm’s Story
In the 1900s, industry in the United States exploded. Factories were booming and workers were busy producing items for an assortment of uses. Some of those items, including floor tiles, decorative paints, insulation, cement, adhesives, electrical wires, ceiling tiles, roofing shingles, joint compounds and others, contained asbestos.
Norm, a Simmons Hanly Conroy client, spent years in occupations that made or used asbestos products in the manufacturing process. In 1949, at the age of 12, he began working with his father in the family HVAC business. He went on to become a member of the U.S. Navy, where he worked as an experimental sheet metal worker making boiler plates for nuclear submarines and joined the Sheet Metal Workers’ Union.
After serving his country, Norm started his own general building and remodeling company.
“Norm learned the value of hard work at a young age,” said asbestos attorney Taylor Kerns. “Sadly, it was through this work that he was first exposed to asbestos-containing products.”
The 61-Year Delay from Exposure to Diagnosis
In March 2010, just four years after retiring — and 61 years after he first started working with asbestos products — Norm was diagnosed with mesothelioma.
“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,” Kerns said. “Not once during his long career working with asbestos was he ever warned about its hazards.”
Prior to his diagnosis, Norm had been an active, healthy individual who enjoyed being outdoors and taking part in many hobbies. His diagnosis caused him to spend his last days struggling to breathe or to get out of bed, which prompted Norm to reach out to our mesothelioma law firm for help.
Sadly, Norm passed away in January 2012.
Seeking Justice Through a Mesothelioma Lawsuit
Before Norm passed away, he and his wife Gail secured a mesothelioma settlement with help from Simmons Hanly Conroy. It provided Norm peace of mind about his family’s future. One aspect of this peace of mind came when Norm and Gail paid off their mortgage and held a mortgage burning party.
Our mesothelioma lawyers are proud to work with individuals like Norm to secure the justice they deserve. Mesothelioma is a devastating and unfair disease, and companies responsible for asbestos exposure should be held accountable.
If you are faced with a situation similar to Norm’s, we’re here to help. Learn more about filing a mesothelioma lawsuit with Simmons Hanly Conroy today.
Learn More About Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit
Download our guide: Asbestos Litigation, Your Guide to the Legal Process.
Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit can help you cover medical expenses and secure your family’s future well-being for years to come. Our mesothelioma lawyers will make the process as easy as possible for you and guide you through the legal system. Learn more about what to expect when filing a mesothelioma lawsuit by downloading our free introductory guide.
Do You Have Legal Questions?
Questions? Contact us for a free legal consultation. Call (800) 326-8900.
Start My Free Consultation
Start My Free ConsultationSecure Submission
Written by:Simmons Hanly ConroyThe Simmons Hanly Conroy Editorial Team consists of journalists, writers and editors who strive to deliver accurate and useful information to families needing legal help. Our team works alongside the firm's attorneys and partners, as well as with medical professionals and other specialists, to keep all information relevant and helpful.