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Lawyers at Parker Waichman LLP, a national personal injury law firm, are investigating potential lawsuits on behalf of Parkinson’s disease victims whose illness may have resulted from exposure to the agricultural pesticide\u00a0paraquat<\/a>. A growing body of research suggests a link between Parkinson’s disease, a nervous system disorder that causes impaired speech and motor skills, and certain agricultural pesticides, including paraquat. As the connection between paraquat and Parkinson’s is further explored, more lawsuits are likely to follow.<\/p>\n

If you lived or worked in an area where paraquat was used and have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Parker Waichman’s lawyers are offering free legal consultations to Parkinson’s disease sufferers who may be victims of this pesticide. To learn how our experienced paraquat exposure attorneys can help your family, we urge you to contact us today by completing the form on the right or calling us at 1-800-YOUR-LAWYER (1-800-968-7529).<\/p>\n

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What Is Paraquat<\/strong>, and Why Would I Need a Paraquat Lawyer?<\/h2>\n

Paraquat was first introduced commercially in 1961 and is a toxic chemical that is widely used as an herbicide, primarily for weed and grass control. In the U.S., paraquat is classified as “restricted use,” which means that it can be used only by people who are licensed applicators. Recent research has implicated exposure to agricultural pesticides, including paraquat, in Parkinson’s disease. Studies have seen an increased risk among agricultural workers, but in some cases, research has also indicated that people who live or work in regions where paraquat is used may also be more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease.<\/p>\n

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Does Paraquat Cause Parkinson’s Disease<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n

It appears highly likely that paraquat causes Parkinson’s disease. A\u00a02011 research study<\/a>\u00a0in the journal\u00a0Environmental Health Perspectives<\/em>\u00a0showed a link between paraquat and Parkinson’s disease, and the evidence has only grown from there. According to a regulatory filing by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a substantial number of epidemiological studies have concluded that paraquat dichloride increases the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.<\/p>\n

In October 2020, the EPA released a proposed interim decision on paraquat. The EPA document proposes to update regulations by adding several new safety measures intended to reduce paraquat’s health risks. These measures would prohibit aerial application to most crops, prohibit the use of pressurized backpack sprayer or handgun application methods, limit application rates, and add obligatory spray drift management label warnings. The EPA doesn’t have sufficient evidence to definitively name paraquat as one of the chemicals that cause Parkinson’s at this time, as long as the chemical is used as directed on its label, but research is still ongoing.<\/p>\n

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What Does Paraquat Do to Humans<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n

A 2018 study from the University of Guelph in Ontario found that paraquat poisoning damaged cell mitochondria at doses well below the EPA’s reported lowest observed effect level. The findings also proved that people with a genetic predisposition to Parkinson’s disease are substantially more sensitive to agrochemicals than previously understood. Therefore, individuals who have a genetic predisposition to Parkinson’s disease and live near agricultural areas are at a substantially higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. If you have worked with this herbicide and now have Parkinson’s disease, it’s important to contact a paraquat lawyer as soon as possible to find out whether you can recover compensation through a settlement or jury award.<\/p>\n

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What Is Parkinson’s Disease<\/strong>, and How Is it Linked to Paraquat Lawsuits?<\/h2>\n

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive central nervous system disorder that afflicts 500,000 Americans and is one of the most common diseases of old age; however, Parkinson’s disease can also affect younger adults. Parkinson’s disease occurs when the nerve cells in the brain that make dopamine, a chemical that helps control muscle movements, are slowly destroyed. The cause of Parkinson’s disease is not well understood, but it is believed that in many cases, environmental triggers, such as toxic exposures, may play a role. The link between use of pesticides and Parkinson’s grows with each year of new research, as does the number of paraquat lawsuits filed.<\/p>\n

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How Does Parkinson’s Disease Affect the Human Body<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n

Signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease become worse over time and can include:<\/p>\n