By The Law Offices of David L. Hood | Published March 5, 2019 | Posted in Products Liability | Tagged Tags: Products Liability | Leave a comment
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Veterans Sue 3M for Hearing Loss
Hundreds of veterans are suing 3M, the company that manufactured and sold dual-ended Combat Arms earplugs to the military, under Government contract, between 2003 and 2015. The affected veterans say the earplugs were faulty, and have caused them permanent hearing loss. “3M touted its Combat Arms earplugs as capable of allowing users to hear commands Read More
Read MoreElectric Scooters are Causing Dangerous Accidents
Electric scooters started out as a fun way to get around. Unlike an automobile, they don’t need gas; unlike a bicycle, there is no pedaling. However, they are leading to deadly situations. Pat Brogan, 63, rented one of these e-scooters while on vacation. While descending a steep hill, she realized the brakes were not working. Read More
Read MoreWater Quality Problems in South Carolina City
Most of us have heard about the water quality crisis in Flint, Michigan, but this is not a unique problem to Flint. “Many communities across the country are struggling with aging pipes and a lack of money to fix them.” (The State Newspaper). Did you know that there is a similar issue right in our Read More
Read MoreDo You Know What’s in Your Dietary Supplement?
If you think that only natural ingredients are in your dietary supplement, take a look at this study published in JAMA Network Open on October 12, 2018. Can you really trust what’s on that label? During the last decade, over 700 warnings have been issued by U.S. health officials in regards to the sale of Read More
Read MoreInfant Walkers Cause More Than 9,000 Injuries in the US Every Year
Despite all the warnings of the hazards of baby walkers, thousands of babies still end up with walker-related injuries each year. Changes in safety standards have resulted in a sharp decrease in the number of babies injured by infant walkers. “In 1997, a voluntary safety standard required the base of baby walkers to be wider Read More
Read MoreImportant Safety Tips for Buying Gifts for Children
The holiday season is just around the corner. Children start thinking about what they want from Santa, as parents begin considering how much money they will have to spend, and how best to spend that money on their kids, to give them the most wonderful, magical Christmas. Safety should be a top priority when parents Read More
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