3M Earplugs Lawsuit Lawyer TN Trusts: We Need Justice for Veterans As a veteran and 3M earplugs lawsuit lawyer TN has trusted for over thirty years, I want to make sure you have the facts about 3M, the company who allegedly sold defective combat earplugs to U.S. veterans. Between 2003 and 2015, 3M sold over two million earplugs to the U.S. military. The earplugs, called Combat Arms™ Earplugs Version 2, were purchased to protect the hearing of soldiers in war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan. But, the earplugs were defective. Even worse, according to a lawsuit filed by the U.S Government, 3M allegedly knew this, but sold the earplugs to the military anyway. These defective military earplugs are alleged to
Everything about the opioid crisis is gut-wrenching — horrifying, even. This is a public health crisis with an unprecedented death toll, and as an opioid NAS lawyer Memphis TN trusts, I am particularly outraged by the pharmaceutical companies responsible for this epidemic. Purdue Pharma created OxyContin back in 1995. Hailed as a medical miracle upon its release, criticism mounted once the drug’s addictive nature became apparent. This week, court documents recently filed by Massachusetts’ attorney general show that Purdue strategically confronted that criticism by deliberately shifting blame onto patients who overdosed. The company’s owners then continued to rake in profits and promote OxyContin even as overdoses mounted. This is perhaps one of the most horrifying details from those newly
Over the past few years, Johnson & Johnson has been embroiled in contentious litigation regarding their products’ link to cancer. As a Memphis product injury lawyer, I’ve taken on many big cases like this and won, and, judging from the most recent updates on J&J, we’re in for a fight. As of early January, J&J is defending tens of thousands lawsuits from victims who claim the company’s talc products caused their cancers. We already knew the products could be connected to ovarian cancer, but recently there have been significant developments related to asbestos. In its natural form, talc — a key ingredient in J&J’s baby powder — sometimes contains asbestos, a substance linked to lung cancer. As part of the
Auto Accident Lawyer For many reasons, people today are turning to their bicycles as a preferred mode of transportation. Some may choose to ride a bike for the many health benefits that it may provide, while others may ride a bike to reduce their carbon footprints. One primary reason for choosing a bicycle, is simply to get from one place to another with greater ease. This is especially the case for people living in urban areas. There are a number of bicycle friendly cities in action today. Because bicycle injuries may have the ability to reduce accidents suffered by bicyclists, it’s not surprising that many cities have chosen to incorporate bike lanes into their plans. There can be a number
It’s every parent’s nightmare — that present underneath the tree, the one you hoped would bring your child so much joy, is, as it turns out, a giant safety hazard. I’ve seen it many times, as as a product liability lawyer Memphis TN trusts. All year long, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission keeps track of dangerous products and any subsequent recalls. Because the holiday season is when we give toys to our kids, more than any other time of year, this unfortunately means that potentially dangerous products could be in our children’s hands at Christmas. This year, those included: The Company Store’s children’s robes, which, as the CPSC states, “fail to meet the federal flammability standard for children’s
We often describe a challenge metaphorically as a “snowball effect.” What that means is, a small problem — so small it’s almost insignificant — can become a near-disastrous one. Debt is one of those vicious cycles. The people I meet, as a Memphis bankruptcy lawyer, who have been in debt most of their adult lives have different stories. Some spent recklessly in college and lived off of credit cards for years. Others got here through no fault of their own — rather, health crises or the sudden loss of a job made it impossible to make ends meet. No matter their different reasons for getting here, far too many people assume debt will just disappear on its own. Which of
Opioid Addiction Recovery Centers Have a Growing Problem The New York Times recently published an article chronicling the shift of opioid addiction recovery centers from abstinence-based programs toward medication-based programs. The author highlighted JourneyPure at the River, an addiction treatment center based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as an example. While the article touted the benefits of a medication-based treatment approach, it only briefly glossed over its flaws. If we are ever going to conquer the opioid epidemic, it’s important we take a more critical look at each aspect, especially when it comes to treatment. While “medication-assisted treatment” may sound like a good idea on the surface, its merits quickly crumble when examined more closely. The glaring problem? Two of the three federally
It wouldn’t be winter in Memphis without a bit of ice on our streets and sidewalks. As a Memphis car accident lawyer, who has served this city for more than 30 years, I’ve seen firsthand the correlation between winter weather and accidents. This time of year is more dangerous. The best way to avoid an accident during ice storm is to avoid driving at all, of course. But sometimes that simply isn’t possible. Not when you have to get the kids to school and drive to work yourself. Given that driving under less-than-ideal conditions is a reality for most of us, I wanted to share some tips, based on my decades of experience. These can help you prepare your car
If you’ve had prolonged exposure to Monsanto’s Roundup or Ranger Pro, you need a Roundup cancer attorney Tennessee trusts. As a Roundup cancer attorney Tennessee has relied on for more than thirty years, I want to make sure you have all the facts about the popular weed killer and its alleged link to cancer. Recently, jurors awarded a man $289 million whom they determined developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma from exposure to Roundup. Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, is at the center of the controversy. Exposure to glyphosate may have adverse health effects, including: Causing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma Disrupting the balance of your gut microbiome Causing lung cancer Limiting your body’s ability to create functioning proteins Affecting neurotransmitters Leading to hypothyroidism And more Both
New Year’s Eve is just a few days away, and many of us are ready to celebrate. But with the excitement of a new beginning — and all the accompanying champagne toasts — comes a greater risk of alcohol-related car accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29 people in the United States die from an alcohol-related car crash each day. That equates to roughly one death every 50 minutes. These crashes cost the U.S. $44 billion every year. During the holidays, there are inevitably higher numbers of alcohol-impaired drivers out on the roads. One of the most important things you can do to stay safe is to avoid driving while intoxicated yourself. Make a solid plan