Design & Manufacturing Defects

Hundreds of service members are suing the company 3M as part of a mass tort, alleging that 3M knowingly sold defective earplugs which caused hearing loss. This was reported by the law firm Searcy Denney, which is investigating cases by such service members.

E-cigarette users sometimes view vaping as a safe alternative to traditional smoking, but the CDC has reported 530 lung injuries and six deaths associated with e-cigarette usage. 

For the sake of your well-being and those around you, it is essential to stay up-to-date on recently recalled products. Most people think of vehicles when they hear the term “recall” used in conversation, but the products that seem most trivial and inconsequential can [...]

Falls happen every day, and most cause little to no injury except to our egos. We tend to get up, dust ourselves off and go about our business. Some of the time though, an injury like a broken bone that comes with hefty medical bills, time off from work, and emotional [...]

 There’s no doubt that airbags save lives. In fact, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that airbags have saved 44,869 lives from 1987 to 2015. That’s enough to fill Nashville’s Bridgestone arena — TWICE!

The risks of driving these days are much higher than they used to be. Not only are we dealing with possibly drunk drivers on the road, but we also have to be aware of “distracted drivers." More specifically, drivers on their phones. The National Safety Council reports that [...]

As any parent knows, young children like to put everything they can find in their mouths. 

Halloween can be one of the most fun times of year! There's trick or treating, costumer parties, pumpkin carving, house decorations and lots of treats. 

Defective products come in three main varieties, and the type you get can drastically influence the impact it has on you.

While there are many moving parts in the manufacturing process that make mistakes inevitable, there are steps manufacturers can take to greatly reduce the incidence rate of problems.