Firm seeking information from those who have used GoPro cameras Hagens Berman is currently investigating whether GoPro (NASDAQ:GPRO) may have misled consumers by failing to disclose dangerous risks associated with its cameras and camera-mounting devices.
Studies have shown that the cameras may interfere with avalanche beacons, and their use by mounting on helmets may lead to serious injury or death, according to recently published reports.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed while using a GoPro helmet-mounted camera or has been involved in an avalanche or avalanche rescue effort while using a GoPro camera, Hagens Berman would like to hear from you.
If you purchased a GoPro camera, but are no longer comfortable using it as intended because of concerns about these or other safety issues, the firm would like to hear from you.
“There are reputable sources indicating that GoPro cameras may interfere with avalanche beacons, making them a potential hazard to those who use the cameras while participating in snow sports,” said Steve Berman, managing partner of Hagens Berman.
One report suggests that the cameras may interfere not only with the transmission of the rescue signal, but also with the ability of searcher equipment to locate an avalanche victim.
“GoPro intends and markets its cameras for use by extreme snow athletes who are often in avalanche-prone areas using avalanche beacons, yet nowhere in its user manuals or product literature does GoPro mention that the cameras could interfere with beacons,” said Tom Loeser, Hagens Berman partner leading the GoPro investigation.
“The problem is exacerbated by the fact that GoPro sells its cameras with a chest harness that would place the camera directly over the location where many athletes wear their beacons.”
Loeser added, “Slowing avalanche recovery by mere minutes can be the difference between rescue and tragedy. Studies have shown that the likelihood of survival in an avalanche drops from 90 percent if found in the first 15 minutes, to just 30 percent at 30 minutes.”
In addition to the potential interference with avalanche beacons, Hagens Berman is investigating whether helmet-mounted GoPro cameras pose a risk of injury to those wearing helmets during sports.
Michael Schumacher, a world-renowned retired Formula-1 racing driver, sustained a catastrophic brain injury after a skiing accident in December.
According to recent news reports, commentators have suggested that Schumacher’s helmet may have failed to protect him from brain injury because of the GoPro camera that was mounted on his helmet.
Hagens Berman is seeking any information from individuals or the families of individuals who have been injured or killed while using a GoPro helmet-mounted camera, or who are no longer willing to use their GoPro products as intended due to safety concerns.
About Hagens Berman Hagens Berman is a consumer-rights class-action law firm with offices in nine cities. The firm has been named to the National Law Journal’s Plaintiffs’ Hot List seven times. More about the law firm and its successes can be found at www.hbsslaw.com.
Here's the bottom line: This law firm is stumping for clients...asking for people to come forward that is. If there really was an issue with GoPro cameras causing or exacerbating injuries, law firms wouldn't have to beg people to sue. People would be seeking out law firms on their own.
Also, in reference to the statement that "the cameras may interfere with avalanche beacons", an avalanche beacon is a radio transmitter. a cell phone mayinterfere with an avalanche beacon.
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