Parkinson's disease claims

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As many as one million people nationwide struggle with Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that occurs when there is a loss of nerve cells in the part of the brain known as the substantia nigra. Toxic exposure can be responsible for Parkinson's disease, which is the case of numerous veterans who spent time at contaminated military bases. Still, the disorder can develop in farm workers and their family members if they are exposed to the herbicide paraquat. Every year, nearly 90,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, many of whom are veterans or farm workers. If you have a history of toxic exposure and now struggle with Parkinson's disease, we encourage you to contact our experienced attorneys, as you might be eligible to file a claim and obtain compensation.

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Paraquat exposure increases the risk of Parkinson's disease by 250% in farm workers

Sold under many different brand names in the country, such as Parazone, Helmquat, Firestorm, and Gramoxone, paraquat is a highly toxic herbicide. Every year, over 8 billion pounds of paraquat are used across the United States, endangering the health of farm workers and their families.

After the herbicide is applied to crops, toxic vapors linger in the air, and people who no longer wear respirators inevitably breathe paraquat in.

It was found that paraquat exposure occurring 1,600 feet from a home increases the risk of Parkinson's disease by 75%, so the family members of farm workers are not safe either, as they live close to these farms. The following are the eligibility criteria you must meet to possibly become eligible to file a paraquat claim:

  • you must have worked with or were otherwise exposed to paraquat
  • you have a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease that is linked to paraquat exposure
  • you must have proof of your paraquat exposure
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Our diligent attorneys can help you file a claim if you developed Parkinson's disease as a result of toxic exposure

Since 1990, our law firm has been pursuing compensation for toxic exposure victims whose health was compromised by harmful substances. Whether you were exposed to industrial solvents and PFAS on military bases or paraquat, our skilled attorneys will carefully review your case after you provide us with the necessary documents. To ease the legal process, we will only request your employment or military records, which you must retrieve, and your medical records if you want to file a claim for yourself.

If we determine that you are entitled to compensation, we will prepare your claim for submission while you can go on with your usual life, focusing on your health and treatment. We know how difficult struggling with Parkinson's disease can be, so we will take care of the most complex aspects of the legal process for you. Eventually, if our efforts are successful, you might obtain the compensation available for your diagnosis. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you will not have to pay our law firm anything unless we obtain money for you.

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