Paraquat widely used in the Agricultural Industry
The highly toxic chemical-herbicide, Paraquat, is extremely popular in the agriculture industry, used on more than one hundred varieties of crops throughout the United States. Studies have shown that prolonged exposure to Paraquat has been linked to cases of Parkinson’s disease, a progressive nervous system disorder that affects motor function and cognition.
Lifelong Effects of Paraquat in Patients with Parkinson's Disease
The effects of neurological diseases are irreversible and often lifelong, and they affect not only the patient but also their families. Parkinson’s Disease is chronic and progressive, with only partial relief of symptoms from medication.
You may be entitled to financial compensation
Paraquat exposure may be to blame for the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease as well as other health problems. You may be entitled to significant financial compensation for a variety of damages (medical expense reimbursement, physical and mental pain and suffering, loss of earning capacity, etc).
Paraquat widely used in the Agricultural Industry
The highly toxic chemical-herbicide, Paraquat, is extremely popular in the agriculture industry, used on more than one hundred varieties of crops throughout the United States. Studies have shown that prolonged exposure to Paraquat has been linked to cases of Parkinson’s disease, a progressive nervous system disorder that affects motor function and cognition.
Lifelong Effects of Paraquat in Patients with Parkinson's Disease
The effects of neurological diseases are irreversible and often lifelong, and they affect not only the patient but also their families. Parkinson’s Disease is chronic and progressive, with only partial relief of symptoms from medication.
You may be entitled to financial compensation
Paraquat exposure may be to blame for the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease as well as other health problems. You may be entitled to significant financial compensation for a variety of damages (medical expense reimbursement, physical and mental pain and suffering, loss of earning capacity, etc).
Now is the time to file!
Carlos Lopez, Attorney
Mr. Lopez believes that the most important aspect of becoming a lawyer is having a deep desire to provide justice to those who deserve it.
He noticed the great non-transparency of large chem companies and how those companies are often unfair and unethical. He is, therefore, now devoted to the pursuit of justice for those who have been harmed and who suffer because of this unethical behavior. He is a fierce advocate for victims who suffer because of big chem companies. His mission is justice for the harmed.
“I will fight for the justice that you deserve to help you support your family for many years to come.”
History of Paraquat
1962
Paraquat® is first manufactured and made commercially available as a herbicide.
2007
Paraquat® has been banned in over 30 countries due to concerns about its effects on human health.
2011
A study conducted by the National Institutes of Health found that Paraquat® users were diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 2.5 times more often than non-users.
2017
The Unified Parkinson’s Advocacy Council urged the EPA to “deny the registration of the herbicide based on compelling evidence of Paraquat®’s harm to human health.”
2019
The Environmental Protection Agency announces mandatory training programs for certified Paraquat® applicators in an effort to reduce workers’ exposure to the herbicide.
2020
The first individual claims against Paraquat® manufacturers are being filed due to the link between the toxic chemical and Parkinson’s disease.
History of Paraquat
1962
Paraquat® is first manufactured and sold as a herbicide.
2007
Paraquat® is banned in the European Union due to concerns over its effects on human health.
2011
The National Institutes of Health® conducted a study that found that users of Paraquat® were diagnosed with Parkinson’s 2.5 times more often than non-users.
2017
The Unified Parkinson’s Advocacy Council® asked the EPA to “deny the registration of the herbicide based on strong evidence of Paraquat’s® harm to human health”.
2019
The Environmental Protection Agency announces required training programs for certified applicators of Paraquat® in an effort to lower worker’s exposure to the herbicide.
2020
Some of the very first individual claims are filed against Paraquat® manufacturers due to the link between the toxic chemical and Parkinson’s.
