FIGHTING FOR VETS Military Members Seek Compensation After 3M Earplugs Are Proven Defective
Georgia has a proud military history. There are more than 61,000 active military members who call Georgia home, and that’s not even counting those who attend trainings and boot camps at one of a dozen bases across the Peach State. So, when a company knowingly causes pain and suffering to military families, Georgians know we can’t let this stand. 3M is one company currently facing the repercussions of their negligence. Learn more about their case below.
for thousands of soldiers. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, one of the most common disabilities reported by veterans is tinnitus, which is ringing in the ear. This condition, along with a variety of other ear-related conditions, can cause balance issues, diminish the quality of a person’s life, and influence their future employment and personal endeavors.
However, as part of the settlement, 3M does not have to have claim responsibility — but they’re not out of the woods yet.
The Case
What You Deserve
The U.S. military awarded 3M a major military contract in the early 2000s to supply the nation’s servicemen and servicewomen with earplugs. These plugs were used to diminish the damage done by loud reverberations given off by the heavy machinery military members use every day. For more than a decade, the $31-billion company provided protection to thousands of active-duty military members.
Numerous lawsuits are being filed across the country on behalf of military members seeking compensation from 3M for causing their painful and debilitating conditions. Members of our nation’s military fight for the freedoms we enjoy every day, and it’s only right they be duly compensated for the injuries they incur during service. If you or a loved one served in the military any time from 2003 to 2015, you may be entitled to compensation. The Law Offices of William F. Underwood, III, P.C. have joined in the fight for veterans, active-duty military members, and their families. Call 229-888-0888 to find out how we can help you, and learn more about this case from the insert included in this month’s newsletter.
But in July 2018, 3M settled with the U.S. Justice Department and its competitor, Moldex, for more than $9 million after reports surfaced indicating that 3M knowingly sold defective earplugs to the government that caused painful, life-altering hearing conditions AVE A LAUGH!
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