Paraquat Herbicide’s Connection to Parkinson’s Disease: What You Need to Know

Since its initial production in 1961, Paraquat has been used to kill off undesirable plants on America’s farmlands. However, this herbicide and other herbicide products using the same chemicals are linked to severe toxicity, potential lung damage, and allegedly the development of Parkinson’s disease. 

The toxicity of Paraquat is so well-documented, in fact, that only trained and certified pesticide applicators may handle and apply Paraquat to fields. The dangers do not stop with application, though. This herbicide is known to carry well in the air and could affect others not involved in the spraying process. Farmers, farmhands, certified applicators, pesticide or herbicide factory workers, or those who lived near a no-till farm that utilized Paraquat or other similar products could be at risk for becoming ill due to exposure, specifically topical contact, ingestion, or inhalation.  

What Can Affected Individuals Do?

Although McCune Law Group is not accepting new cases related to this matter at this time, you still have legal options. If you have experienced issues related to this matter, you can: 

• Evaluate Your Exposure Risk: If you worked on or near farms, handled herbicides, or lived close to areas where Paraquat was applied, you may have been exposed. Reviewing your exposure history is a key first step in understanding your legal position.
• Explore Other Legal Avenues: Although this matter is not being pursued by our firm, you may still qualify for another form of legal action. Visit our product liability or personal injury cases page to see other ongoing matters that may be relevant to your situation.

Related Cases and Legal Areas

If you have believed you have experienced other issues related to this matter, we recommend you explore the following practice areas:

• Product Liability: Misleading claims about a product’s design and/or functionality may qualify you to join a lawsuit.
• Class Action Lawsuits: If numerous consumers area affected by the same issue, they may form a class action to bring a joint suit against a negligent company.
• Personal Injury: If an accident has left you with injuries, emotional trauma, and financial struggles, you may qualify for a personal injury lawsuit.

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If you are dealing with another product issue or personal injury related matter, our experienced attorneys are here to help. Get in touch with our team to explore your legal options.

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Final Note

This page is no longer accepting new clients related to Paraquat Herbicide’s connection to the development of Parkinson’s Disease but remains active as an informational resource to serve affected individuals.

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