Who is at risk of Paraquat exposure?
Workers who used Paraquat or entered agricultural fields after applying the herbicide and bystanders exposed to spray drift may have suffered injuries due to exposure.
The most common injury associated with Paraquat is Parkinson's disease, a debilitating nervous system disorder that affects as many as 60,000 people in the united states annually.
The most common injury associated with Paraquat is Parkinson's disease, a debilitating nervous system disorder that affects as many as 60,000 people in the united states annually.
Symptoms of Parkinson's disease include:
Tremors
Slowed Movement
Muscle Stiffness
Impaired posture and balance
Loss of unconscious movements
Changes in speech and/or writing
Slowed Movement
Muscle Stiffness
Impaired posture and balance
Loss of unconscious movements
Changes in speech and/or writing
If you or someone you know were diagnosed with Parkinson's disease after exposure to Paraquat, you may qualify for a legal claim against the herbicide's manufacturers.