Blog: Paraquat Lawsuits

Beginning in the 1950s, Paraquat has been used as an herbicide in the US. This pesticide has proved very dangerous, and if directly ingested can lead to death. Long-term exposure to this chemical, however, has led to diagnoses of Parkinson’s disease in individuals.  Plaintiffs in these cases have claimed that the manufacturer of Paraquat failed …

Van Law Firm is proud to be assisting those who have suffered from the exposure of toxic products. The herbicide Gramoxone, also known as Paraquat, has recently made headlines for causing neurologic diseases in people. If you or a loved one has been affected by Paraquat exposure, please read the following regarding taking legal action …

Every day, our nation’s agricultural industry works hard to keep us fed and healthy–unfortunately, farmers, agricultural workers, and even nearby neighbors can be exposed to deadly chemicals that are used as weed and insect killers. Perhaps the most notable example of this relates to weed killers that feature paraquat, a chemical that has long been …

It’s no secret that commercial pesticides and weed killers have vastly increased the output and efficiency of the agricultural industry for decades. Unfortunately, it’s also known that many of these chemicals have extremely harsh side effects for both the land and the people working it. One of the most poignant examples of this is paraquat, …

It’s no secret that Parkinson’s disease is one of the most serious and unfortunate conditions an individual can be diagnosed with. The thought of chronic complications is hard enough to comprehend on its own, but when these complications can be attributed to the negligence of others, it adds another level of anger and frustration. Such …

In the personal injury field, some of the most unfortunate and devastating cases we handle are centered around workplace accidents and hazardous working conditions. Oftentimes these cases will involve workers who were unknowingly exposed to toxic chemicals, materials, or gases.  One of the most recent examples of this involves agricultural workers who have been diagnosed …

Contraceptives are an effective way to reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancy. Various birth control methods have become increasingly popular among women of reproductive age (approx. 15-44). 2020 statistics report that over half of U.S. women in this age group are currently using one or more contraceptive methods.  These methods vary greatly in terms of …