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Johnson & Johnson will no longer sell talcum baby powder in the US
Johnson & Johnson is permanently discontinuing sales of its talcum-based baby powder in the U.S., a decision that comes against a backdrop of worrying health questions and mounting lawsuits. The company announced the decision on May 19, 2020, saying existing...
Workers exposed to Roundup could be at risk for cancer
Businesses apply the well-known herbicide Roundup to all kinds of crops and grassy areas to control the growth of unwanted plants. Some farmers will spray Roundup broadly over an entire, newly planted field. Roundup-ready crops won't react to the herbicide, allowing...
Challenges in litigating spinal cord injuries from a crash
Spinal cord injuries are among the most feared and well-known bodily injuries a person can suffer in a major motor vehicle collision. Unfortunately, misinformation about the spinal cord and the capabilities of modern medicine can result in great difficulty for people...
More than 300,000 insulin pumps under Class I recall
When most products have defective components, the resulting failure is frustrating but not dangerous to the purchaser or user. Pieces that snap or break off of common household goods and gadgets likely won't pose a major risk to the public, although they may anger...
Taking action after experiencing Zinbryta side effects
Zinbryta, otherwise known as daclizumab, was approved by the food and drug administration (FDA) in May 2016 to treat those suffering from relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). While studies showed that it was effective in reducing the severity of MS relapses in...
What can you do after your insurance company denies a claim?
To people on the outside, insurance systems can sometimes seem like a pyramid scheme or outright scam. In reality, insurance is a heavily regulated industry with careful underwriting and in-depth policies that explicitly break down the coverage available to the...
Sometimes, the public helps solve auto vs. pedestrian accidents
Not everyone remains at the scene of a Colorado crash even when someone else suffers serious or deadly injuries. When a driver does flee the scene, it could take a substantial amount of time for police to locate the vehicle and driver involved. Fortunately, the public...
Justice in fatal motor vehicle accidents could take time
When Colorado residents lose a loved one in a violent and sudden act, they ordinarily want answers, closure and justice. Unfortunately, it could take some time to receive what they need in order to move forward -- whether it comes from the criminal justice system, the...
Speed often contributes to tragic motorcycle accidents
There is a saying that has been around for almost as long as the automobile -- "speed kills." This is in reference to a situation where speed can cause a driver to lose control. An out of control vehicle in Colorado can become a very dangerous weapon and cause serious...
You need to build a case for compensation after a brain injury
Different kinds of injuries create different hurdles and complications. If you hurt your brain in an accident, it can be particularly difficult to prove the exact nature and symptoms of the injury. Compared with a fracture or a spinal injury, traumatic brain injuries...
Kevin S. Mahoney
