RoxanneWhat is Paraquat?
Paraquat is a toxic chemical that served as a herbicide to help control grass and weeds.
Why are people suing the manufacturers of Paraquat?
People are suing Paraquat’s makers, saying that they were negligent in manufacturing the herbicide and failed to warn the public about its neurological risks.
What is the link between Paraquat and Parkinson’s disease?
Many studies found that even low-level exposure from Paraquat can lead to cell mutations in the brain, similar to Parkinson’s disease. According to the National Institutes of Health, people who used the herbicide were 2.5 times more likely to develop Parkinson’s than non-users.
How can you tell if you’re eligible to file a Paraquat lawsuit?
An attorney will determine eligibility. However, if you know that you or a loved one worked with Paraquat or were near a farm or orchard that did the same, you could be eligible to sue.
If the attorney decides to sue Paraquat’s manufacturers on your behalf, they will draft a complaint and file it with the court. The complaint will kickstart the lawsuit and detail the following:
- How/when Paraquat exposure occurred.
- How/when a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis was made.
- How Parkinson’s disease has made an impact on your life.
- Expenses you’ve incurred as a result of Parkinson’s.
What allegations can you make against Paraquat’s manufacturers?
While this will vary according to your unique situation, some of the most common claims include:
- Manufacturers failed to warn the public of risks linked with Paraquat.
- Manufacturers were negligent in marketing and designing Paraquat.
- Manufacturers knew of Paraquat’s toxic nature and that its exposure could lead to neurotoxicity.
- Manufacturers failed to keep Paraquat users out of harm’s way.
What type of compensation can you receive for suing the makers of Paraquat?
Compensation varies according to the case and can be impacted by the following:
- Funeral expenses, if a loved one died as a result of Paraquat
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Past and future medical bills
- Loss of expected wages
- Mental anguish
- A reduction in the enjoyment of life
- Loss of companionship, love, etc.
While it’s hard to predict how much your Paraquat case may be worth, there are some settlements in similar cases that can be used as a comparison. For instance, in 2020, the makers of Roundup settled current and future claims by agreeing to pay $10 billion after facing over 120,000 lawsuits. They agreed to this settlement after being accused of causing several types of cancer with their popular pesticide.
Does it cost money to file a suit against Paraquat’s makers?
Most attorneys who handle Paraquat lawsuits tend to do so on a contingency fee basis. In other words, you don’t have to pay out of pocket to file a suit. Instead, the attorney will take a percentage of your award as compensation for work performed if you win the suit. When you contact an attorney to begin your Paraquat lawsuit, they will explain how this works in detail.
