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.
When to Talk about Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit
The vast majority of my mesothelioma clients have never filed a lawsuit before, and I think if you ask the other mesothelioma lawyers here at the firm, you’ll find this is a… Read More
When It Comes to NY Clergy Abuse, Is Legal Representation Better Than the Church’s IRCP?
After enrolling 145 survivors in its first few months of operation, the Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program (IRCP) has entered Phase 2. The program, founded by Archbishop of New York Timothy Cardinal… 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
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
What to Know about Well Water Contamination This Spring
The Department of Natural Resources is warning owners of private wells to be aware of the potential for water contamination this spring. As warmer weather hits and snow melts, clean drinking water… 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
What to Know About the Exactech® Knee, Ankle and Hip Replacement Device Recall
In August 2021, Exactech® — a Florida-based medical-device manufacturer — recalled certain models of ankle, hip and knee replacement devices due to a range of potentially dangerous health issues relating to the… Read More
What to Know about Coal Ash Exposure During Asthma Awareness Month
May is Asthma Awareness Month, and rightfully so – as many as 25.5 million Americans are living with asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The chronic condition negatively affects the… Read More
What to Expect from World Cancer Day 2014
More than 1.6 million new cancer cases and 585,000 cancer deaths are expected to occur in the United States this year, according to the American Cancer Society. Cancer kills more than 7.6… Read More
