Proving Paraquat Exposure and Parkinson’s Diagnosis When You Live Near Sprayed Areas A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis is a devastating, life-changing event. When you learn that your incurable neurological condition may not be a random tragedy but the result of exposure to a toxic chemical, the news is both enraging and…
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Which Hernia Mesh Brands Pay the Most—and What to Do If You Don’t Know Your Mesh Type
Which Hernia Mesh Brands Pay the Most—and What to Do If You Don’t Know Your Mesh Type If you are suffering from chronic pain, infections, or other severe complications after a hernia repair, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to turn. You underwent surgery to improve your health,…
How Long Does It Take to Get Paid From a California Paraquat Lawsuit?
How Long Does It Take to Get Paid From a California Paraquat Lawsuit? After receiving a devastating Parkinson’s disease diagnosis and learning it was likely caused by exposure to the toxic herbicide Paraquat, the legal process can feel like another overwhelming burden. While a lawsuit is a powerful tool for…
Companies Behind Defective Hernia Mesh: Who Can You Sue?
Companies Behind Defective Hernia Mesh: Who Can You Sue? Undergoing hernia repair surgery should be a step toward a healthier, pain-free life. Surgeons frequently use surgical mesh to provide support and reduce the chances of recurrence. Unfortunately, for thousands of people, these medical devices have failed, causing severe pain, infections,…
What Makes a Winning Defective Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?
What Makes a Winning Defective Hernia Mesh Lawsuit? A hernia repair surgery is supposed to resolve pain and allow you to return to your normal life. For thousands of patients, however, the surgical mesh implanted to reinforce the repair site has caused the exact opposite: years of debilitating pain, severe…
Farmworkers and Paraquat Lawsuits: Eligibility, Filing, and Your Rights
Farmworkers and Paraquat Lawsuits: Eligibility, Filing, and Your Rights Farmworkers are the backbone of California’s agricultural industry, performing difficult and essential labor every day. This work often involves exposure to powerful chemicals, including the highly toxic herbicide Paraquat. For decades, farmworkers have sprayed, mixed, and worked in fields treated with…
How Much Is a Los Angeles Paraquat Lawsuit Worth?
How Much Is a Los Angeles Paraquat Lawsuit Worth? A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease is a life-altering event, bringing physical, emotional, and financial challenges. When that diagnosis is linked to exposure to a toxic herbicide like Paraquat, it adds a layer of injustice to the struggle. For years, farmworkers, landscapers,…
The Most Common Places in Los Angeles to Get Exposed to Roundup and Paraquat
The Most Common Places in Los Angeles to Get Exposed to Roundup and Paraquat Los Angeles is a sprawling metropolis, but it is also an area rich in agriculture and beautifully manicured green spaces. To maintain these areas, powerful herbicides like Roundup and Paraquat are used far more frequently than…
California Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Checklist and Case Value
California Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Checklist and Case Value Hernia repair is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States. To strengthen the repair site, surgeons often use a medical device called surgical mesh. While many of these procedures are successful, thousands of patients have suffered debilitating…
Los Angeles: Ways You Can Get Exposed to Paraquat
Ways You Can Get Exposed to Paraquat Paraquat is a powerful, fast-acting herbicide used to control weeds and desiccate crops across California. It is also one of the most toxic chemicals in the world. A single sip can be lethal, and there is no known antidote. Because of its extreme…