Colorado will receive approximately $4 million of a $181 million settlement from Johnson & Johnson after a lawsuit accused the company of marketing Risperdal, an anti-psychotic drug, using deceptive and unlawful means. The lawsuit alleged that Risperdal’s manufacturer, Janssen Pharmaceutical Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson…
Corrosive Chemical Injuries from Product Malfunctions Some machine parts may contain powerful chemicals that, when mixed or released, can become very dangerous if they come in contact with consumers. In particular, corrosive substances can leak from certain malfunctioning or worn down parts, such as vehicle…
The Full Cost of a Traumatic Brain Injury Few injuries can prove quite as expensive to recover from as traumatic brain injuries. Due to the variation and long-term nature that often characterizes these injuries, a person who sustains a traumatic brain injury in an incident…
Dangerous Dog Laws in Colorado The state of Colorado has laws for dog owners that require additional attention and prevention measures be taken if their dog has been deemed dangerous. Dangerous dogs are those caught taking especially aggressive actions against other people or animals. Biting…
Compensation for Surgeries and Related Medical Expenses When a person is injured because of someone else’s negligence, they may be able to pursue financial compensation through an injury lawsuit. This compensation may be able to cover a variety of injury-related expenses, often covering the cost…
The parents of an Eagle teenager have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Vail Resorts after losing their son to an avalanche in January. The suit alleges the resort failed to close off a dangerous section during an avalanche warning. The teenager went into one…
Information You Need for a Dog Bite Claim If a person is injured because of a dog bite, they may be entitled to file a claim against the dog’s owner for the costs of treatment and recovery after the attack. However, in order to win…
Safety Recall Requirements for Automobile Defects When a vehicle manufacturer becomes aware that one of their vehicles poses a significant safety risk because of a defect in the design or production of the vehicle, they have a federally-mandated duty to issue a safety recall for…
Tomorrow is the Fourth of July, which means millions of Americans will participate in fireworks shows to celebrate the Declaration of Independence’s 236th anniversary. While they are fun to light and watch, fireworks also come with many dangers. Each year, 9,000 people are injured by…
An Oakland, California, man’s family is suing running and bicycling app Strava after he was killed while making an attempt at breaking a speed record. The app records a user’s speed and time for stretches of roads. Users can compete with one another by publicly…