If you or a loved one developed Parkinson’s disease or another illness related to the herbicide ingredient paraquat, you have the right to seek compensation in a personal injury lawsuit. Deciding to file a claim against a large corporation can be intimidating, but you do not have to face the legal process alone. Reach out to a Lafayette Mass Torts Lawyer to discuss your situation.
Our Lafayette paraquat lawsuit lawyer fights hard for our clients to get the financial recovery to address their damages. You should not have to suffer financially because of an illness another party caused you to develop by selling an unsafe product. A personal injury lawsuit can help you recover money for medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering. You could also recover damages for the loss of a loved one.
Understanding How Our Team Can Help Your Case
Our attorneys have experience working against companies that try to take advantage of customers with unsafe products.
We take pride in standing up for Louisiana residents against large corporations. Throughout our history serving Lafayette and the surrounding communities, we have won more than $200 million for our clients in personal injury cases. You can speak with a Lafayette personal injury lawyer to help you pursue compensation.
We Rely on Past Successes When Building Your Case
When preparing your personal injury case, we will build a strategy that borrows from past cases where we won judgments for our clients. However, you can also trust us to personalize our strategy to suit your needs. We do not always use the same techniques. We understand that the specific facts in your case are critical, and we will incorporate them into our plans to secure a settlement for you.
We Take the Time to Listen
A key aspect of our representation involves spending the time required to understand your damages, concerns, and worries fully. We want to identify all the ways paraquat exposure has affected you and be on the same page about your desired outcome for the case.
With this knowledge in hand, our attorneys will be able to better tailor our representation to your needs. We believe strongly in the importance of getting to know our clients.
Laborde Earles injury was great for me they took care of me very fast and professional. If for any reason I need legal help they will be who I use.
ClientWhat Is Paraquat?
Paraquat is an ingredient found in powerful herbicides. Farmers and groundskeepers throughout Louisiana and other parts of the United States have relied on products that include paraquat for decades.
One of the most popular herbicide brands that contains paraquat is Gramoxone. Other brands that use this ingredient include:
- Blanco
- Devour
- Firestorm
- Para-Shot 3.0
Restrictions on Using Paraquat
At one time, anyone could use herbicides containing paraquat. However, because of the health dangers of this compound, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) now gives it a restricted use label. This means homeowners should not purchase it for their own use.
Only professionals with certification and training for handling paraquat may use products containing this ingredient. Because paraquat is so effective at killing weeds with a resistance to other herbicides, it remains in use, despite the dangers it presents.
I thank God for Digger & David. I don’t know what we would have done if it hadn’t have been for them.
Rick Smith | ClientUnderstanding the Health Hazards of Paraquat
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), paraquat poisoning can cause immediate health dangers for people who ingest or inhale it. Paraquat can also cause health problems over time with repeated exposure.
Immediate Health Problems From Paraquat Exposure
If someone ingests paraquat, it is often deadly. The reaction generally begins with swelling in the mouth and throat. Other symptoms will include abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
Over a period of a few days, those with paraquat poisoning may experience a number of other symptoms, including:
- Fast heart rate
- Confusion
- Fluid in the lungs
- Seizures
- Muscle weakness
Depending on the amount of paraquat ingested and how quickly treatment is administered, this could lead to a fatality within a short amount of time.
Long-Term Health Problems From a Paraquat Exposure
Those who have repeated small exposures to paraquat over time may experience long-term problems, many of which could lead to death. For example, organ failure is a common health problem related to long-term paraquat exposure, including failure of the lungs, kidneys, and heart.
Some studies also indicate that paraquat exposure can lead to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease over time. Parkinson’s disease causes tremors in the limbs, a reduction in motor skills, and decreased mobility.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientHow does a Paraquat Lawsuit in Lafayette Work?
If you or a loved one suffered exposure to paraquat, and this led to health problems, you have the right to seek damages in a lawsuit. Our legal team can help you determine whether you qualify to file a personal injury lawsuit or join a mass tort case against the paraquat manufacturer.
If your loved one passed away because of health complications related to paraquat exposure, our team can also help you file a wrongful death lawsuit against the herbicide manufacturer.
Taking on Large Corporations
We fully understand that filing a lawsuit against a large corporation with its multitude of lawyers can seem overwhelming. However, our team has experience in cases similar to yours. We do not let other attorneys intimidate or bully us.
You can trust that our lawyers will represent your interests with professionalism and compassion. We will not back down if the other side tries to treat you unfairly – we will stand by your side from start to finish.
They treated us like no other people would. Whenever we needed something they were there for us. I put my trust in them and I don’t regret it.
ClientOur Firm Is Ready to Represent You for No Upfront Cost
Our team at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers reviews potential cases for free and can assign a paraquat lawsuit attorney to handle your case in Lafayette, LA. When you hire us to defend you, we will be ready to begin working on your behalf immediately. You do not need to pay us ahead of time to secure our representation. Instead, our fee will come from a percentage of the final award amount you receive.
For a free consultation, call us today at (337) 777-7777. We do not back down when holding negligent companies responsible for the harm they cause consumers. We will fight as hard on your behalf for justice and fair compensation.
