3M Earplug Resources

The attorneys at the Law Office of Edelstein, Martin & Nelson are currently evaluating claims that veterans and various other active-duty military personnel experienced significant hearing damage due to the use of defective 3M earplugs between 2003 and 2015. If you served in the United States Military during this period and used 3M Combat Arms Earplugs (Version 2 – CAEv2) you may be entitled to compensation. Reach out to our mass tort attorneys as soon as possible to discuss legal options available for you.

3M, which is a multinational conglomerate company based in Minnesota, has provided earplugs to the United States Military for soldiers to use while in combat. The company designed these specific earplugs with the intention to block out loud blasts during use while allowing soldiers to continue hearing orders.

It was later discovered that 3M failed to notify the United States government that some of the provided earplugs were faulty. As a result, various users in the military experienced either partial or complete hearing loss. Given the fact that 3M negligently failed to notify the government about these problems, many innocent people suffered. We firmly believe that Veterans and other active-duty military personnel should be fairly compensated for the hardships they are forced to endure.

The earplugs offered by 3M were designed with the purpose of blocking our extremely loud noises that are known to cause hearing loss without drastically impacting the ability of users to listen to commands given to them by their superiors. However, the earplugs offered by 3M had a design flaw that centered on the fact that the earplugs were symmetrical. Each pair of earplugs came with standard fitting instructions that meant the earplugs could loosen and allow sound to enter into the ear. This happened as a result of their failure to maintain a tight seal while in the ear.

As a result, this allowed the sound of extremely loud noises to pass throughout without the wearer realizing it. This ultimately caused hearing damage to some military personnel and Veterans who were left to experience at least some degree of hearing loss or tinnitus, which is ringing in the ears.

If you are a veteran or a current active-duty military personnel, you may be able to pursue legal actions to recover compensation for your pain and suffering. There are certain criteria that you must meet in order to qualify. First, you must have served between 2003 and 2015. During this time, you must have used the 3M earplugs that were provided by the United States government to soldiers and other active-duty military personnel.

Finally, you must have been diagnosed with tinnitus at or around the time of discharge from the military, and/or you must have experienced hearing loss resulting in an impairment rating being issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. If you meet these specified criteria, you may be entitled to compensation. It is crucial that you contact the personal injury attorneys at the Law Office of Edelstein, Martin & Nelson as soon as possible so we can schedule a free case evaluation to get started on your claim immediately.

There are some common questions that claimants often have surrounding 3M earplugs, lawsuits, and various legal options. Some of the most common questions include:

Who can file a claim against 3M after experiencing hearing loss?

• People who can file legal claims against 3M are any current or former United States Military service member who used 3M earplugs issued to them while on duty. These users must have experienced subsequent hearing loss or damage. The resulting problems can be full hearing loss, partial hearing loss, and tinnitus.

How can a lawyer help me with a claim against 3M?

• A lawyer can help you explore legal options available to you following your experience. Our skilled legal team will gather evidence to prove that you used 3M and experienced hearing loss or damage as a result. Furthermore, we will gather evidence of your diagnosed condition and fight to help you recover compensation.

If I am already receiving compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs for hearing loss, can I still file a lawsuit?

• Although you may be receiving compensation for hearing loss or damage, your veterans’ disability payments do not have anything to do with the harm you are forced to experience as a result of a negligent manufacturer. For this reason, you are legally able to pursue legal claims against 3M to hold them accountable for your pain and suffering, reduced quality of life, and a variety of other negative consequences you have been forced to endure.

Our team at the Law Office of Edelstein, Martin & Nelson are available to meet with you at your earliest convenience to help answer any other questions you may have about 3M lawsuits and your ability to get justice as a victim. If you believe that you may qualify to take part in a 3M lawsuit, it is crucial that you act quickly to protect your legal rights. Contact our law firm today to meet with our team to discuss the legal options available for you.

The attorneys at the Law Office of Edelstein, Martin & Nelson have extensive experience helping victims handle even some of the most complex mass tort claims. We fight to ensure our clients are able to get justice for the pain and suffering they have been forced to endure. Our team begins working immediately on cases for our clients so we can help them have the strongest and most thoroughly collected evidence to present while demanding justice on their behalf.

If you were injured as a result of using 3M earplugs, contact our personal injury attorneys today by calling (302) 504-4815. Our team is available to meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss the legal options available for you.