April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month – Highlighting Paraquat’s Link to Parkinson’s
With April marking Parkinson's Awareness Month, we're spotlighting the life-altering condition that can make even the smallest of tasks difficult to achieve. What Are the Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease? One of the most worrying aspects of Parkinson’s is how easily the disease can go undetected during its early phases. However,...
Continue ReadingApril is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month, an important time to recognize the dangers of distracted driving, especially considering the unfortunate heightened chances of encountering a distracted driver in 2022 than years past. Dating back decades, new technologies like car stereos, cell phones, and text messaging - while useful to the...
Continue ReadingApril is Alcohol Awareness Month – Alcohol Dangers, Health Risks, and Safety Tips
Alcohol is the most commonly used, and abused drug in the United States. And while acceptable in moderation, its dangers are well-documented and can be life-changing, or even life-threatening. Perhaps the most avoidable and destructive alcohol-related threat is drinking and driving. Every day, about 28 people die nationwide in drunk...
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 ReadingBrain Injury Awareness Month – Learn About Traumatic Brain Injury
March marks the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) Brain Injury Awareness Month, which provides a relevant opportunity to bring attention to traumatic brain injury (TBI). Head injuries can have severe, traumatic consequences, leading to the widely used term “traumatic brain injury”. At Cory Watson, we aim to educate people on...
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 as a firm shareholder. Stephen’s practice at Cory Watson is focused on Products Liability, Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Litigation, and Motor Vehicle Accident Litigation, among others. His versatile knowledge base has been...
Continue ReadingAsbestos Class Action Cases Common Among U.S. Military Veterans
Asbestos is a dangerous fiber that in the past was used in many common products due to its strength and heat resistance. These included products like insulation, shingles, ceilings, floor tiles, and other manufactured goods used in construction. Routine maintenance, remodeling, or demolition work can cause the asbestos to become...
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 ReadingEnvironmental News, Lawsuit Updates, and Safety Tips from January
EPA to Require Reporting on Waste Management of Four PFAS Chemicals To better protect people and the environment from the risks of PFAS - chemicals found in most Americans’ drinking water - the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will require reporting on waste management tactics regarding the dangerous chemicals. The...
Continue ReadingTesla Recalls Nearly 500,000 Vehicles Following Multiple Safety Issues
Tesla recalled over 475,000 vehicles following the discovery of both a faulty front trunk latch and a worn-down cable that can lead to an inaccessible rear-view camera feed, according to the U.S. road safety regulator. The Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model S cars are affected by the December 2021...
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