Gordon R. Crawford & Associates Will Be Participating With National Law Firms In The Paraquat & Parkinson’s Disease Litigation
Paraquat is an industrial weed-killing herbicide used primarily in farming. Most often used as a spray, paraquat has caused illness or death through direct ingestion as well as accidental exposure.
As more weeds become resistant to Roundup, paraquat’s usage continues to increase. Paraquat is sold under various trade names including: Parazone, Para-Shot, Quick Quat, Gramxone, Helmquat, Firestorm, and others.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) found in a 2011 study that people exposed to paraquat are nearly 2 ½ times more likely to develop Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s Disease is a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often in the form of tremors, stiffness, or loss of balance. Certain medications can help control the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease, but there is no cure.
Lawsuits are being filed alleging that Syngenta, Chevron, and other companies involved in manufacturing, marketing, and distributing of paraquat are liable for causing or contributing to the development of Parkinson’s Disease.
If you or a loved one has developed Parkinson’s Disease or other serious side effects resulting from paraquat exposure, please call us today for a free confidential case evaluation.
