On September 26, 2024, communities across the country will join together to recognize Mesothelioma Awareness Day, which is dedicated to bringing attention to this rare asbestos-caused cancer and raising funds for mesothelioma treatments.
The day coincides with the annual Miles for Meso 5K Run and 3K Fun Run & Walk, an event organized by
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Miles for Meso Spotlight: Julie Gundlach’s Fight Against Mesothelioma
As a leading national asbestos law firm, Simmons Hanly Conroy is highlighting the stories of mesothelioma patients like Julie Gundlach who inspire us with their courage and resilience.
On September 21, 2024, our firm will host the 16th Annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K Race & 3K Fun Run/Walk, bringing hundreds of virtual
8 Famous Deaths Caused by Mesothelioma & Asbestos Exposure
Exposure to asbestos can cause mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer that doesn’t discriminate based on wealth, job title, or social status.
Mesothelioma is considered a rare disease, with only 3,000 Americans diagnosed each year. Despite this, it has taken the lives of many well-known public figures, including musicians, politicians, actors, and athletes.
Many celebrities have passed
Celebrating Simmons Hanly Conroy’s 25th Anniversary
In 1999, when Attorney John Simmons set up some modest folding tables, rented computers and started taking clients, it was certainly a humble beginning for the newly established mesothelioma law firm.
As a U.S. Army veteran far too familiar with the illnesses caused by asbestos, John Simmons wanted to help individuals and families grappling
How to Choose a Mesothelioma Lawyer
Asbestos lawsuits are complex, and choosing the right mesothelioma lawyer to represent you can make all the difference in the outcome of your case.
An attorney can help you take legal action and pursue compensation from the manufacturers of the asbestos products you were exposed to — but only some have the experience and resources
On Memorial Day, We Remember and Honor Brave Mesothelioma Warriors
As the month of May comes to a close, many of us celebrate the beginning of summer with backyard barbecues and parades. During our weekend celebrations, it’s important for us to take a moment to remember the true significance of Memorial Day.
Since the Civil War, Memorial Day has been a way to honor soldiers
History of Asbestos, Pt. 5: Asbestos in the Present Day
As news of asbestos-related diseases spread across the United States, the American public started to become increasingly suspicious of asbestos companies that had, for so long, denied the dangers of asbestos exposure.
Asbestos companies that had known about the long-term health risks began to experience social and legal scrutiny, with families across the country filing
Linda Reinstein and Her Hopes for an Asbestos-Free Future
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 routinely serves as a congressional witness and speaks around the world about the science underpinning the dangers of asbestos.
But it wasn’t always
Nellie Kershaw: An Inspiration to Stand Up Against Asbestos Exposure
“I have not received a penny…I should have had nine weeks wages now through no fault of my own,” said Nellie Kershaw — a young, hard-working British woman who died in poverty from asbestosis in 1924.
Nellie was a wife and mother who unknowingly went to a job for 14 years that slowly poisoned her.
April 1-7 Marks the 20th Annual Global Asbestos Awareness Week — Here’s What to Know
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 advocates across the world in the fight to ban asbestos.
For 20 years now, the ADAO has dedicated itself to generating much-needed awareness