FAQs
Only about 10% of Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis are linked to genetic cause. Scientists believe the remaining 90% of those diagnoses are caused by a combination of factors. Exposure to Paraquat is well known to increase your risk to Parkinson’s disease.
Paraquat is an herbicide widely used in the united States to control weeds in field crops and orchards. Multiple studies have found an association between Paraquat and Parkinson’s Disease. Scientist believe that Paraquat causes the death of nerve cells in parts of the brain responsible for controlling movement.
Due to the high toxicity of Paraquat, its use has been banned by over 30 countries. Including all of the countries in the European Union and China. The United States is one of the few advanced countries in the world which allows its citizens to be exposed to Paraquat despite the availability of safer alternatives.
We believe the companies that manufacture, sell or develop Paraquat knew or should have known about Paraquat’s toxicity to humans for decades and they must be held accountable. We are actively Pursuing Pursue legal action against these companies on behalf of individuals who were exposed to Paraquat and developed Parkinson’s Disease.
Because Paraquat can drift from its targeted area, you or members of your family may have been exposed to Paraquat without knowing. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and lived or worked in a rural area where near farms or orchards, give us a call today. You may be entitled to compensation. We work purely on a contingency basis. Meaning we only get paid if we recover a settlement for you.
