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Military veterans who used defective 3M dual-ended Combat Arms earplugs that were issued between 2003 and 2015 and suffered hearing loss or tinnitus may be eligible to recover compensation. Hundreds of veterans are currently pursuing lawsuits against 3M which acquired the original maker of the earplugs, Aearo Technologies, in 2008. At the time of the acquisition, […]

Toxic air pollution from a local Sterigenics facility may have been poisoning residents in Willowbrook, Illinois for years. Evidence of an airborne cancer-causing chemical used in plant operations is under investigation. Sterigenics Accused of Toxic Air Pollution Lisa Madigan, the Illinois Attorney General, recently filed a lawsuit against the Sterigenics plant operating in Willowbrook. The […]

When negligence causes hazardous conditions, some property owners may try to shift blame onto the injured party in slip and fall accidents. Although premises liability laws make negligent property owners liable for slip and fall injuries that occur on their property, the burden of proof is on the injured party. Premises Liability Laws Slip and […]

Knowing how to obtain a copy of an Illinois driving record can help people stay on top of inaccuracies that could impact insurance rates, employment opportunities, and future driving privileges. Obtaining a copy of an Illinois driving record is simple and can be done by mail or in person for a small fee. Why Check […]

Defective 3M earplugs could be to blame for hearing loss, tinnitus and loss of balance in US military members across the globe. Last summer, 3M agreed to pay $9.1 million to resolve allegations that the company knew of the defective design as far back as 2000, but neglected to warn users or make changes to […]

The opioid epidemic has reached every corner of the United States and it is causing severe injuries in more ways than one. Each day, people lose their lives to opioid overdoses, car accidents with opioid-impaired drivers, workplace injuries caused by opioid users, and the effects of opioid addiction on their bodies. This national crisis negatively […]

Crowded shopping malls, icy parking lots, and busy seasonal sales create a high risk for slip, trip, and fall accidents during winter. Shopping Mall Slip and Falls Every year, post-holiday sales send thousands of people to shopping malls for great bargains, but what they often come home with are serious injuries from sudden slip and […]

Thanksgiving poses serious injury risks from car accidents, house fires, cooking burns and cuts, slip-and-falls, and heart attacks. Unfortunately, many of these injuries result in death for thousands of Americans each year. [Article continues below infographic] Thanksgiving Dangers According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year thousands of people end up […]

People who are considering participating in a class action suit should consider the benefits and drawbacks of this type of lawsuit to determine whether joining would be in their best interests. Class actions are often pursued by injury victims and consumer organizations where multiple people are injured. Understanding Class Actions In a class action, a […]