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In the December 20, 2008 issue of the British Medical Journal, researchers reported the case study of a man who came to their clinic describing tinnitus (ringing) and hearing loss. Analysis showed that the man's hearing loss was in only one ear, and that age-related hearing loss could not account for his hearing loss, which was consistent with noise-induced hearing loss. The man reported exposure to only one loud noise: the sound of his golf club, a King Cobra LD. He had been playing golf three times a week for 18 months before discarding the club because the noise was too unpleasant.

The King Cobra LD is a thin-faced titanium driver, recently developed to give amateur golfers a longer drive. It is not currently considered legal for play by the US Golf Association, but it and other similar clubs are very popular with amateurs.

According to the researchers at the British Medical Journal, the sound of titanium-faced drivers is sufficient to cause temporary or even permanent cochlear damage in susceptible individuals. Noise levels as high as 120 dB were recorded by the researchers. Therefore, this type of club may be considered an unreasonably dangerous product.

If you have been playing with this type of club or playing with people who use it and believe you may have suffered hearing loss, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your injuries. Schedule a product liability lawsuit consultation with the lawyers at The Cochran Firm today to learn if you may be eligible for compensation.