Minnesota industrial giant 3M, one of the world’s largest manufacturing companies, recently admitted to selling defective earplugs for over 10 years. Thousands of veterans and current military service members may be entitled to financial compensation for hearing loss and tinnitus caused by these defective earplugs. 3M’s Combat Arms Earplugs were one of the most popular and widely used protective earplugs …
If you’ve been in a car wreck that was not your fault, “Who is going to fix my car?” is likely the first question to cross your mind. Depending on the severity of the damage, you may not be able to use your car anymore. What do you do when your car is your primary mode of transportation? The first …
An outbreak of vaping-related illnesses have been associated with multiple deaths in the U.S. According to the CDC, there are at least 805 probable cases of vaping-related lung injury reported from 46 states. 12 deaths have been confirmed in 10 states. Of those patients, about 77% reported using THC-containing e-cig products, with or without nicotine, and 16% reported exclusive use of …
The U.S. government has moved a step closer to relaxing federal regulations governing the amount of time truck drivers can spend behind the wheel. The proposed revisions have been long sought by the trucking industry, however, safety advocates warn these new regulations could lead to more highway accidents. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, an agency of the Transportation Department, …
The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) has recalled vehicles installed with airbags supplied by Takata Corporation, a major automotive parts company. The list of recalled vehicles includes models made in the years 2002 through 2015 by 19 different automakers. Called the “largest and most complex safety recall in U.S. history,” the vehicles require the replacement of frontal airbags on …
Just a few decades ago, marketers touted asbestos as the “greatest fire-proofing material ever used.” The public viewed as the perfect thermal insulating material. Seemingly everything contained asbestos, from construction projects to clothing, and from automotive parts to plumbing systems. Today, we are now aware that inhaling asbestos fibers can cause mesothelioma, a fatal cancer. The United States began banning …
Just days before the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the U.S Department of Agriculture announced a recall of over 62,000 pounds of raw beef over concerns of E. coli (Escherichia coli) contamination. E. coli is a bacteria commonly found in the lower intestines of animals, including humans. For the most part, it is a completely harmless “bug.” On rare occasions, the …
An outbreak of E. coli from tainted ground beef has affected people across 10 states, hospitalizing 21 people. Health officials believe the incident could be linked to the nationwide E. Coli outbreak, which the federal government has been investigating since late March of this year. The CDC reported 177 cases of E. coli in 6 states, with 65 cases reported …
The owner of model years 2003-8 Honda Civic Hybrids that filed suit against the manufacturer in a class-action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California in 2007 contend that the car does not get the gas mileage that the company claims. Consumer groups and state Attorney Generals around the country have honed in …
The Jeep Grand Cherokee’s fuel tank is 400% more likely to cause a fire and kill the vehicle’s occupants in an auto accident than other SUVs, according to the Center for Auto Safety. The Center has asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to recall all 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees because the placement and design of the fuel tank …