After the World Trade Center was attacked on September 11, 2001, an enormous cloud of dust containing asbestos, silica, metals, concrete, glass, and other potentially harmful substances covered Lower Manhattan, causing some New Yorkers to develop serious illnesses.
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12 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 around 3,000 Americans diagnosed each year. Despite this, it has taken the
Remembering Dr. Dario Mirabelli: The Scientist Who Refused to Let the Truth About Asbestos Be Covered Up
In June, colleagues, students, and admirers of Dr. Dario Mirabelli gathered in Turin, Italy to honor the life of one of the world’s most consequential occupational epidemiologists.
Dr. Mirabelli passed away on February 9, 2025, at the age of 71.
Celebrating Simmons Hanly Conroy’s 27th 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
The History of Asbestos Litigation
The history of asbestos litigation dates back to the mid-20th century, when individuals began to file lawsuits after developing mesothelioma and other health issues following exposure to asbestos-containing products.
Mesothelioma lawsuits revealed that many manufacturers knew asbestos could cause illnesses
Building a Strong Asbestos Case: Q&A with Mesothelioma Attorney Nicholas Angelides
For decades, asbestos was used in thousands of products and workplaces across the United States, exposing millions of workers and their families to a known carcinogen.
Today, families affected by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases continue to file asbestos lawsuits
Understanding Talc Litigation with Attorney Don Blydenburgh
Many families are only now learning that everyday talcum powder products may have exposed them to asbestos, a cancer-causing mineral.
Tens of thousands of talcum powder lawsuits filed against major companies like Johnson & Johnson allege that certain talc-based products
Honoring Veterans on the 82nd D-Day Anniversary
On June 6, 1944, when the Allied Forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, it marked a critical turning point in World War II. Overwhelmed by the invasion, Nazi forces retreated back to the Seine River. The Allies accepted their
Q&A with Roblox® Lawyer Brendan Smith: Understanding the Lawsuit Against Roblox
Millions of children and teens use Roblox® every day to play games, build virtual worlds, and connect with friends.
However, a growing number of Roblox lawsuits allege that the platform failed to adequately protect young users from sexual exploitation and
Q&A with Uber® Assault Attorney Ellyn Hurd
For millions of Americans, rideshare apps like Uber® and Lyft® have become a convenient way to get around. But behind the convenience, serious safety concerns have emerged.
In recent years, reports of sexual assault by rideshare drivers across the country