Our Personal Injury Law Blog

On March 27, 2019, a federal court jury in San Francisco returned a verdict of $80 million in favor of Edwin Hardeman, a 46 year-old man who had been diagnosed with cancer after using Roundup weed killer for more than 20 years. The jury concluded that Monsanto had known about the dangers associated with using its product and had failed to provide adequate warnings. The verdict consisted of 5 million dollars in compensatory damages to the plaintiff and his family, and an additional 75 million dollars in punitive damages.

This is the second Roundup weed killer case to go to trial. The first trial took place in August, 2018, and also resulted in a large verdict against Monsanto. The jury in that case awarded 289 million dollars, most of which consisted of punitive damages. The judge later reduced the award to 78 million, and Monsanto has appealed that verdict. 

Anyone living in Colorado knows that just because spring is approaching, it does not mean that winter weather is no longer going to be an issue. Snowstorms often occur well into April or longer in parts of the state, so when a blizzard recently hit, it probably did not come as a surprise. The primary issue with these storms is that they tend to increase the chances for fatal motor vehicle accidents.

One of these blizzards hit the state on a recent Wednesday. Around 200 vehicles ended up stuck on Interstate 25 alone. Parts of this highway and Interstate 70 were closed that night and into the next day due to the weather and road conditions. In the midst of the blizzard, a 52-year-old trooper with the Colorado State Patrol ended up investigating an accident on Interstate 76.

Driving fast can be an exhilarating experience. However, it is also a dangerous one and usually violates the law. In fact, some Denver drivers narrowly escape fatal motor vehicle accidents due to excessive speed. This does not mean that everyone walked away without injury since serious injuries often accompany these types of crashes.

On Feb. 16 at around 12:20 a.m., Demaryius Thomas, a wide receiver in the NFL, was driving here in Denver when a crash occurred. Police reports indicate that his vehicle flew through a 30 mph zone at a speed over 70 mph. Police made this determination by conducting a speed analysis and reviewing information from the vehicle. During the wreck, the vehicle flipped three times before finally coming to rest in a median.

Problems with your joints can cause chronic pain and lead to reduced mobility. Many people will suffer through joint pain for years before they finally accept that they will need a replacement surgery, particularly for major joints like the knees or the hips.

The surgery itself is extensive, and the recovery process requires a substantial investment of time and effort. Physical therapy is typically necessary for patients to recover full strength and range of motion after a joint replacement procedure.