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Douglas M. Bushman

33 Prince Hill Road
Brooklyn, CT 06234-1825
Office 860-412-0235
Fax    860-412-0236
Cell    860-250-9888

 

 

Professional and Quality Legal Representation


At the Douglas M. Bushman Attorney at Law, LLC we are committed to providing all of our clients efficient and effective legal services.  Clients who choose us can expect the following:

    • Free initial consultations
    • No recovery no fee for personal injury cases
    • Home and hospital visits upon request
    • Compassionate and caring personal service
    • Timely results in an efficient and effective manner
    • The utmost respect for client’s privacy
    • Aggressive criminal defense

     
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Sun Tanning Injuries

Safe Tanning? 
The Darker Side of Tanning
The law firm of Douglas M. Bushman Attorney at Law, LLC has experience of defending those who have been injured by the use of tanning beds.
The biggest myth about tanning booths or beds is that they are regulated by the government.  This may be true in other states but it is not true in Connecticut.  Customers of tanning beds need to know that the operators of tanning beds and booths know what they are doing.  If not you can be injured.   The law firm of Douglas M. Bushman has brought claims against operators of tanning beds for injured clients.


One thing’s for sure – tanning booths are not going to “cook” your internal organs, contrary to the common urban myth. But there are some very real dangers associated with sun tanning booths, and to protect yourself you need to be informed.
The sun, tanning beds, and tanning lamps all emit ultraviolet (UV) rays. There are two types of UV rays, UVA and UVB. UVB is associated with sunburn, while UVA is linked to deeper, more penetrating radiation and long-term skin damage.


For years, people argued that tanning beds were safe because they primarily emit UVA rays, which will tan but not burn skin. But more recent evidence links UVA exposure to malignant melanoma which is an extremely dangerous type of skin cancer. Cases of skin cancer are becoming more common, possibly due to the sun tanning booths becoming more popular.


Additionally, overexposure to all UV rays can cause premature aging and loss of skin elasticity. But early aging and skin cancer are harmful effects of tanning booths that often do not show up for a lot of years, after the damage to the skin is already done.
There is no UV ray exposure that is safe. While sometimes exposure to some sunlight is healthy because it prompts the body to produce vitamin D the amount of sunlight needed for this health benefit is MINIMAL. UV rays are radiaa type of radiation, and over-exposure will always cause damage to the skin. Both types of UV rays have been linked to immune system damage.


If you have been injured as a result of a tanning bed call Douglas M. Bushman now at

(860) 412-0236