Firefighting Foam Linked to Cancer
Since the 1960s, firefighters use a specific foam full of chemicals known as PFAS or PRFOS. Research indicates that PFAS can cause a range of cancers and other injuries. About Firefighting Foam and Cancer For decades, firefighters including those stationed at military bases and airports used chemical-based foam due to effectiveness in extinguishing jet fuel
Read MoreDefective 3M Military Earplugs
A courageous whistleblower has come forward saying 3M knowingly sold defective earplugs that caused hearing loss to hundreds of thousands of military personnel. Instead of denying it, the company agreed to pay $9.1 million to resolve the allegations. These allegations are that it knowingly sold the dual-ended Combat Arms Earplugs, Version 2 (CAEv2) to the
Read MoreAviation Accidents
The airplane industry has convinced travelers that flying is completely safe. However, aviation accidents do happen. When they do, it is usually devastating. This includes loss of life, injuries, and property damages. We have over 20 years helping victims and their families. There can be complex litigation rules involved. It is important to pick a
Read MoreSwimming Pool Accidents
Swimming pools are the top things to do in the summer for kids and adults alike. However, it isn’t without danger. The USA Swimming Foundation warns that almost 200 kids under 15 drown in a pool over the summer. These hazards aren’t just for kids, but adults can drown as well. If your family’s swimming pool tragedy
Read MoreSkylight Falls
According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) statistics, every year there are nearly 1,000 skylight falls deaths. Also, at least 100 suffered serious injuries due to a skylight fall. Many of these accidents are due to skylight failures and manufacturer defects. Skylight Falls Injuries Skylight Falls Liability Skylight Falls News Free Consultation If you
Read MoreParking Lot Attacks
Parking lots and garages are the location for many crimes. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics 10% of crimes occur in parking lots and parking garages. Experts estimate that negligent security measures are responsible for 80% of all crime that occurs at strip malls, apartment complexes and shopping malls takes place in the parking lot. These
Read MoreKia and Hyundai Car Fires
Consumer groups are pressing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to investigate complaints of spontaneous Kia and Hyundai fires. These fires are unrelated to crashes. The group filed a formal petition asking NHTSA to research four models all from the years 2011-2014. The spontaneous fires have injured at least six people. However, there are nearly
Read MoreGym Injuries
Every year, more than 4 million people end up with gym injuries. This includes fitness clubs, exercise studios, Pilates classes, and yoga centers. These places are minefields, filled with deadly weights, one-ton workout machines, pulleys, steel writes, wet floors, and bacteria-filled mats. Many think that membership agreements are iron clad. But, this isn’t always the
Read MoreBaby Food Litigation
As of February 5, a congressional report carried out by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy determined that there are highly toxic amounts of “inorganic arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury“ in baby products. According to “Food Safety News,” some of the suggestions by the subcommittee of
Read MoreExploding Electronic Cigarettes
Exploding electronic cigarettes can happen to 20% of e-cig users. Millions of people have turned to electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes to either cut back or quit regular cigarettes. How safe are they, though? Many have been burned and injured when these devices malfunction and explodes in a person’s hand, face or pocket. What are
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