Texas Defective 3M Combat Arms Earplug™ Lawyers
The Texas defective product lawyers at Adkins Law Firm assist clients with many types of products liability issues and will provide you with aggressive representation if you suffered a serious permanent loss of hearing resulting from your use of 3M’s Dual-Ended Combat Arms Earplugs™ version 2. Use of these defective earplugs has been shown to be attributable to the loss of hearing in many individuals having served in the U.S. Military like yourself. Our attorneys at Adkins Law Firm can assist those who are suffering from hearing loss as a result of certain defects in 3M’s Dual-Ended Combat Arms Earplugs™ version 2. Over the last two decades, Pierce Adkins and attorney’s working under him have obtained tremendous results in handling various product defect claims against some of the largest companies across the United States. Currently, litigation is ongoing against 3M as a result of the 3M’s Dual-Ended Combat Arms Earplugs™ version 2 defects provided to U.S. Military service members from approximately 2003 to 2015. Contact our law office (713)574-5558 or toll-free at 1(855)801-8770. to schedule a free initial consultation if you or a family member has suffered serious hearing loss as a result of using defective 3M Aearo earplugs.
3M Combat Arms Earplug Litigation
3M’s Dual-Ended Combat Arms Earplugs™ version 2 were outdated technology and should have never been provided to our troops. 3M Combat Arms Earplug litigation, verdicts, and agreements entered into by 3M establish many shocking facts affirming that 3M knew about the serious nature of the defects in their Combat Arms Earplugs and the probability that these earplugs would unnecessarily lead to hearing loss in services members of our armed forces since at least 2000, but concealed test results from the U.S. military in order to secure the contract. From approximately 2003 to 2015, 3M's sold dual-ended Combat Arms™ version 2 earplugs to the US military for use in not only domestic training but conflicts abroad. The defective dual-ended earplugs were sold to the US military without disclosing that the defects earplugs were ineffective as hearing protection devices. Specifically, 3M and its predecessor manufacturer Aearo Technologies, Inc., knew that the defective design of the plugs provided little to no protection for service members and even neglected to provide proper instructions on how the defective earplugs fit in the ear with proper insertion required the wearer to fold back the flanges of the opposite side from insertion. Neither 3M nor its predecessor adequately instructed users of this requirement. The stem of the dual-ended earplug is too short, proving difficult to insert the plug deeply into users’ ear canals to achieve a proper fit. Because of these known defects, thousands of men and women who have fought for our country now suffer drastic hearing loss and tinnitus.
Serious Personal Injury to U.S. Military Caused by Defective 3M Earplugs
According to judicial proceedings resulting from members of the armed forces of the United States suffering serious and permanent hearing loss, the defective nature of 3M’s Dual-Ended Combat Arms Earplugs is described as follows: the Dual-ended Combat Arms earplugs are non-linear, or selective attenuation, earplugs which were designed to provide soldiers with two different options for hearing attenuation depending upon how the plugs are worn. The earplugs were developed by Aearo Technologies, a company that was acquired by 3M. Both sides of the dual-sided earplugs were purported to provide adequate protection for soldier’s ears when worn. They were designed with a yellow end to use in an open position when speaking) and a dark green end (to use in a blocked position during combat situations). If worn in the “open” or “unblocked” position (yellow side user’s ear), the earplugs are intended to reduce loud impulse sounds, such as battlefield explosions and artillery fire, while allowing the user to hear quieter noises; for example, commands spoken by fellow soldiers and approaching enemy combatants. Clearly, testing of the earplugs by 3M/Aearo obtained a Noise Reduction Ratings (“NRR”) far below the adequate NRR that should have been expected for the closed-end. In fact, some test results achieved an NRR rating of -2, which would indicate that the closed end of the earplug actually amplified sound.
Aggressive Recovery for Hearing Loss to Military by Defective 3M Dual Earplugs in Houston Texas
Some of the symptoms you that you or perhaps someone you know may be suffering from personal injury resulting from being issued defective 3M’s dual-ended Combat Arms™ version 2 are as follows:
- Ringing
- Hissing
- Clicking
- Buzzing
- Roaring Whistling
- Muffling of speech and other sounds
- Difficulty understanding words, especially against background noise
- Trouble hearing Consonants
- Frequently asking others to speak more slowly, clearly, or loudly
- Needing to turn up the volume of the television or radio
Experienced Audiology Experts for Defective 3M’s dual-ended Combat Arms.™ version 2 Damages
At Adkins Law Firm, our trial lawyers are located just East of Downtown Houston, Texas, is just a few minutes from the courthouse and are familiar with hearing loss injuries and have a working relationship with Audiology doctors that are familiar with the defective nature of 3M’s dual-ended Combat Arms.™ Further, our defect lawyers are willing to meet with you and discuss your potential case over the phone, video conference or in-person to discuss your potential case against 3M.
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The attorneys at Adkins Law Firm are experienced with confronting some of the largest corporations in America and abroad in pursuit of fair compensation for clients who have suffered serious or catastrophic injury, including traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury. Our defective product lawyers have successfully negotiated settlements in the millions of dollars for products liability cases.
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Contact Adkins Law Firm to Discuss Your 3M Earplug Case
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