EPA Releases Updated Advisory Against Toxic Chemicals PFAS, Often Found in Drinking Water
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) updated health advisories for chemicals PFOA and PFOS – both commonly found in drinking water systems across the United States – finding that safe levels of exposure to the toxic chemicals are up to 17,000 times lower than previously thought. The agency’s updated advisory levels...
Continue ReadingCrash Tests Show Jeep Wranglers Prone to Tipping Over
Recent crash tests showed that Jeep Wranglers remain prone to tipping over even in relatively minor accidents, despite modifications since a previous concerning crash test. During the most-recent testing, the 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4-door vehicle tipped over onto its passenger side after striking a barrier - the same result a...
Continue Reading3M Defective Military Earplug Lawsuit – June 2022 Update
A federal judge in Florida overseeing the record-breaking multi-district litigation against The 3M Company for faulty military earplugs shot down the company’s motion to force plaintiffs to pay filing fees immediately. Behind 3M’s request was a motivation to slim down the growing, record-breaking litigation, which made headlines in January when...
Continue Reading10 Facts About the Paragard IUD Lawsuit – What You Need to Know
Paragard is an intrauterine birth control device (IUD) that uses copper instead of hormones. It is a T-shaped device with copper wound around both arms and the central trunk. The copper produces an inflammatory reaction in the uterus that acts as a spermicide, helping to prevent fertilization. Paragard is the only...
Continue ReadingWhat Is the Car Accident Statute of Limitations in Alabama?
AL Code § 6-2-38 generally gives you two years to file a car accident lawsuit. Your filing deadline begins from the date of your collision. However, some exceptions may apply. What Is the Statute of Limitations? How Does It Affect My Case? The statute of limitations sets the deadline for...
Continue ReadingMarch is Poison Prevention Awareness Week
Every third week of March, Poison Prevention Awareness Week is observed across the United States. Poison exposure is unfortunately far more common than people might think. According to the Mayo Clinic, ‘poisoning’ is any injury or death as a result of swallowing, inhaling, touching, or injecting drugs, chemicals, venoms, or...
Continue ReadingRecord-Breaking $110M Verdict in 3M Military Earplug Lawsuit
A record-breaking $110 million verdict was awarded by a federal jury in Pensacola, Fla., to two veterans in the historical case against The 3M Company. The plaintiffs in the case alleged defective earplugs caused irreparable hearing damage to military veterans. Two U.S. Army veterans were each awarded $55 million –...
Continue ReadingCell Phones a Major Factor in Distracted Driving Car Wrecks Nationwide
Distracted driving has become more prevalent than ever in recent years. The main culprit in the disturbing trend is the device you are likely using right now – cell phones. About eight people in the United States are killed every day in motor vehicle accidents that involve at least one distracted...
Continue ReadingGas Fireplace Glass Fronts Causing Burn Injuries
Winter has arrived, which means any source of heat is beneficial and appreciated. One increasingly popular commodity to spread warmth is gas fireplaces. These fireplaces are a convenient, cozy place to gather with your loved ones, but they pose a dangerous threat, particularly fireplaces protected by a glass front. The...
Continue ReadingCory Watson Attorneys Announces New Shareholder Stephen Hunt
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Cory Watson Attorneys, a nationally-recognized personal injury law firm, is proud to announce Principal Attorney Stephen Hunt, Jr. as a firm shareholder. Stephen serves as co-chair of the Drug and Medical Device Litigation practice, where he focuses his practice on complex products liability, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, among...
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