Paraquat
Environmental Toxic Exposure
Paraquat
Paraquat
Paraquat (Gramoxone)
Paraquat Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
What is Parkinson’s Disease?
Tremors, often starting in one hand
Speech problems
Impaired coordination
Muscle stiffness
Difficulty moving or walking
What is Paraquat?
Paraquat is one of the most commonly used commercial herbicides in the world. It is also one of the most dangerous. Paraquat has been banned in over 32 countries worldwide but remains legal in the United States. It is widely used by commercial farmers, utility workers and railroad workers to kill invasive weeds and grass. Even worse, it can drift onto other properties and is often applied via airplane, causing even wider drift of the product. There is evidence that the manufacturers of Paraquat were aware of the link between their herbicide and Parkinson’s disease and failed to inform the public and commercial consumers of these health risks.
Due to its extreme toxicity, the Environmental Protection Agency only allows licensed applicators to apply Paraquat herbicide. Products containing Paraquat are not available to homeowners or the general public.
Paraquat is sold under many different brand names in the U.S., including:
- Gramoxone (by Syngenta, the most commonly used brand in U.S.)
- Esgram
- Firestorm
- Quick-Quat
- Para-Shot 3.0
- Cyclone SL 2.0
- Crisquat
- Dexuron
- Garmixel
- Helmquat 3SL
- Parazone
Manufacturers include:
- Gramoxone (by Syngenta, the most commonly used brand in U.S.)
- Esgram
- Firestorm
- Quick-Quat
- Para-Shot 3.0
- Cyclone SL 2.0
- Crisquat
- Dexuron
- Garmixel
- Helmquat 3SL
- Parazone
What is Paraquat Poisoning?
Paraquat is an extremely toxic substance, and exposure to even a small amount can cause serious illness or death. When Paraquat makes contact with the body, the damage is immediate and continuous.
Acute Paraquat poisoning most often occurs via accidental ingestion, though inhalation and skin exposure can also lead to poisoning. Most cases of acute Paraquat poisoning are fatal. Swallowing even one sip of Paraquat can damage multiple organs and lead to death within hours.
Paraquat exposure symptoms can vary depending on the amount of exposure and how the person was exposed. Ingestion typically causes Paraquat poisoning symptoms to appear quickly. These usually start with pain and swelling in the mouth or throat, followed by gastrointestinal distress like nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. Symptoms may also include:
- Respiratory distress
- Confusion
- Coma
- Tachycardia (elevated heart rate)
- Seizures
- Parkinson’s disease
- Impaired lung function
- Pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of the lungs that inhibits breathing)
- Kidney failure
- Liver failure
- Heart failure
- Scarring of the esophagus
- Reproductive issues
Paraquat Lawsuit Settlement For Parkinson's Disease
If you or a loved one was exposed to Paraquat and are suffering from Parkinson’s disease, you may be entitled to significant compensation.
This includes people who:
Worked as licensed applicators of Paraquat
Mixed or loaded Paraquat
Worked in a facility where Paraquat was manufactured
Worked on a farm or other agricultural operation where Paraquat was used
Lived near a farm or other agricultural operation where Paraquat was used
Worked as a utility worker or railroad worker and used Paraquat
Lived near utility lines or railroad lines where Paraquat was used
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Paraquat Lawsuit Settlement For Parkinson's Disease
If you or a loved one was exposed to Paraquat and are suffering from Parkinson’s disease, you may be entitled to significant compensation.
This includes people who:
Worked as licensed applicators of Paraquat
Mixed or loaded Paraquat
Worked in a facility where Paraquat was manufactured
Worked on a farm or other agricultural operation where Paraquat was used
Lived near a farm or other agricultural operation where Paraquat was used
Worked as a utility worker or railroad worker and used Paraquat
Lived near utility lines or railroad lines where Paraquat was used
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