Paraquat Lawsuit
Paraquat is a weed-killing herbicide that's restricted to commercial use only due to its high toxicity. Farmers and agricultural laborers are most at risk for exposure, but those who live near industrial farms may also be at risk of paraquat exposure. This toxic herbicide has been linked to many side effects, including Parkinson's disease. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Parkinson's due to paraquat exposure, you may be eligible to file a paraquat lawsuit that can provide financial compensation to help cover any medical expenses and lost wages.
How Does Paraquat Increase Risk of Parkinson's Disease?
Paraquat causes damage to the neurons that produce the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. Loss of dopamine causes symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including the impairment in fine motor skills.
Any low-level exposure to Paraquat can increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease - whether that is through swallowing Paraquat, or simply living in proximity to where the herbicide is being sprayed. In 2018, the University of Guelph conducted a study based on human cells. It revealed that exposure to Paraquat, as well as the fungicide Maneb, increased risk of Parkinson's disease by 250 percent.
What Are Early Signs and Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease?
Parkinson's is a progressively debilitating neurological condition that develops as the dopamine-producing neurons in the body begin to deteriorate. Often undetected at early stages, Parkinson's disease consistently affects the whole body in very significant ways.While treatment can help through the developing stages, Parkinson's disease is a progressive illness, where patients' conditions inevitably deteriorate over time. During the final phase of Parkinson's, victims are often wheelchair-constrained and eventually bedridden, needing constant care. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease: