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Compensation Is Still Available for Servicemembers Affected by Defective Earplugs During the past few years, hundreds of veterans have sued 3M after they suffered hearing loss due to defective earplugs that were issued to them during training exercises and live combat. The earplugs, known as 3M Combat Arms, are dual-sided, with one side blocking virtually all noise and the other side allowing wearers to still (more...)

Popular Sunscreens Recalled Due to Benzene Presence We’re right in the middle of pool, boat, and beach season, which means millions of people nationwide have stocked up on sunscreen at the supermarket or drug store. But unfortunately, five popular aerosol sunscreens have been recalled because they contain benzene, a chemical that’s known to be a carcinogen. The affected and recalled sunscreens include: (more...)

Some Defective Drug and Product Injuries Take Years to Show Up When many people think of drug injuries, they picture severe and acute reactions to medications that result in immediate symptoms like pain, swelling, rashes, and organ failure. But many drug injuries are slower acting and more insidious. Due to their defective manufacturing processes or toxic ingredients, these dangerous drugs may slowly poison the bodies of (more...)

Did You Wear Earplugs in the Military? You May Have Suffered Injuries. The U.S. government purchased thousands of earplugs from Aearo Technologies, Inc., and 3M Company between 2003-2015. The earplugs are double-sided, with one side reducing noise levels while allowing servicemembers to hear verbal commands, and the other side blocking out all noise for protection during combat and training exercises. However, it was later revealed that the (more...)