Why Farmers Have Parkinson’s Disease
Farmers work long hours and often have to battle a number of environmental factors: drought, flooding, insects, rodents, and weeds. And though weeds may sound like the most harmless, they have the potential to choke out crops and cause yields to plummet. Certain weeds can also be toxic to livestock. Unfortunately, popular herbicides still used […]
Occupational Exposure to Paraquat Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
For 15 years or more, the powerful and toxic herbicide Paraquat has been banned in the European Union and China. But despite a growing body of research linking Paraquat exposure to the development of Parkinson’s disease, Paraquat is still for sale in the U.S.—albeit restricted to commercial farmers and growers only. Those who have been […]
Paraquat Settlements for Parkinson’s Disease Victims
Over the last half-century, many once-popular herbicides have been outlawed due to their potential to cause serious, even fatal, diseases in those who are exposed. Both DDT and Agent Orange were discontinued shortly after the Vietnam War after leading to birth defects, large-scale eradication of wildlife (including the bald eagle), and chronic illness. Today, dangerous […]
How to Join the Paraquat Parkinson’s Lawsuit
Over the past few years, hundreds of injured plaintiffs—including farmers, agricultural workers, and landowners—have filed lawsuits throughout the U.S. alleging that long-term exposure to the common and popular herbicide Paraquat leads to Parkinson’s disease. These plaintiffs allege that, for years, manufacturers were aware of the serious health risks Paraquat posed. What options do injured plaintiffs […]
What You Need to Know About the Parkinson’s Lawsuit
The toxic chemical Paraquat is banned in 32 countries but remains an approved commercial herbicide in the U.S. Since its introduction in 1962, scientific studies have found a link between Paraquat exposure and the development of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s patients have filed numerous lawsuits against the chemical manufacturers Chevron and Syngenta. If you’ve developed Parkinson’s […]
Why File a Paraquat Lawsuit?
Farmers who use Paraquat are far more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease symptoms than those who never used it. A lawsuit is the best way to get financial compensation to pay for costly medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses due to past and future care. You may also receive compensation for physical and emotional […]
How Does Paraquat Cause Parkinson’s?
Parkinson’s disease affects nearly 1 million people in the United States. Since its introduction in 1962, scientists have connected exposure to the toxic herbicide Paraquat with Parkinson’s disease. Over 32 countries have banned Paraquat, but the U.S. continues to permit its use as a commercial herbicide. If you were exposed to Paraquat and later diagnosed […]
Do You Qualify for Paraquat-Related Parkinson’s Disease Compensation?
Paraquat is a commonly used weed killer that has been sold since 1961 for commercial purposes. In the last decade, however, the popular herbicide has been under the spotlight for its dangerous neurological effects and other health risks such as kidney failure, heart failure, and liver failure. Multiple studies have shown that repeated exposure to […]
Why Isn’t Paraquat, a Weedkiller Linked to Parkinson’s Disease, Banned in the United States?
There is a weedkiller that has been linked to Parkinson’s disease for over a decade. Its effects on public health are so alarming and well-known that countries like Brazil and China have banned its use. But while governments around the world curtail the application of this herbicide, one country has doubled its use: the United […]
What You Need to Know About Paraquat—the Weed Killer Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
Herbicides that contain the toxic chemical Paraquat—like Gramoxone, Parazone, and Blanco—have been banned by the European Union, China, and Brazil because of their dangerous link to Parkinson’s disease. America has not only failed to ban Paraquat but has doubled its use between 2006 and 2016, despite multiple studies highlighting its dangerous side effects. On average, […]
