West Virginia Attorneys for Paraquat Lawsuits
Paraquat Lawyers Helping Families Harmed by Syngenta in West Virginia
Paraquat, an herbicide used commonly throughout the United States, has been found to cause Parkinson's Disease and may affect persons and families in West Virginia. Paraquat is the active ingredient in Gramoxone, a popular weed killer sold by the global agriculture giant, Syngenta. The herbicide is banned in 32 countries including the entire European Union due to its high degree of toxicity to humans. When ingested, a single sip is enough to kill--thus the substance's frequent use in suicides. Research shows that paraquat exposure causes serious and permanent damage to the mitochondria of cells, resulting in oxidative stress--a key risk factor in the development of Parkinson's disease. People in West Virginia at risk of paraquat Parkinson's include those who apply the herbicide in agricultural and roadside settings, as well as those who live in areas where paraquat is used.
While many products contain paraquat, Syngenta's Gramoxone is by far the most used in the United States. Syngenta is a multinational agriculture corporation based in Switzerland. Ironically, Switzerland banned paraquat for domestic use in 1989, more than thirty years ago. Syngenta sales in 2019 reached $13.6 billion, with "crop protection" or herbicide sales increasing from the prior year. The growing popularity and profits of Paraquat perhaps override Syngenta's ambition "to help safely feed the world while taking care of the planet". Syngenta's CEO, J. Erik Fyrwald, has an annual cash salary of approximately $1 million, in addition to extensive bonuses and shares.
Paraquat Parkinson's cases are sadly a story that echo so many in this age of corporate dominance. Multinational giants, with powers that span nations and continents, are beholden to no one--and the people who get hurt the most are just like the honest, hardworking citizens of West Virginia, doing their best to raise their kids and do right. In this case, West Virginia area farmers have been hard hit by paraquat Parkinson's, while small town communities near West Virginia also tend to have higher usage of the dangerous product along train tracks and highways. If you or a loved one in West Virginia have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and have a history of paraquat exposure, you may be entitled to compensation by filing a paraquat lawsuit. Our national paraquat attorneys serving West Virginia residents provide free, no obligation case review and are here to assist you.
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Residents of West Virginia File Paraquat Lawsuits Against Syngenta
If you or a loved one in West Virginia has suffered from Parkinson's disease from paraquat exposure, you may have grounds to file a paraquat Parkinson's lawsuit against the manufacturer, Syngenta. Paraquat lawsuits enable West Virginia persons and families harmed by paraquat side effects to seek compensation for the medical expenses, pain, suffering and loss that have resulted from this highly toxic herbicide.
Over the past decade, numerous studies have documented the connection between paraquat exposure and Parkinson's disease. Persons in the West Virginia region who use paraquat in agricultural settings, along roadways or railbeds, or who live in proximity of paraquat usage are all at risk of Parkinson's disease. Depending on their level or length of exposure as well as certain genetic factors, the risk may be quite substantial. Parkinson's disease is a serious degenerative condition that results in irreversible damage and loss of motor control. Paraquat Parkinson's disease may also cause a variety of emotional challenges such as depression, apathy and sleep disorders.
Syngenta is responsible for warning consumers of the risks associated with its products and ensuring adequate protections are in place to keep users in West Virginia safe. Ironically, Syngenta is based in Switzerland, a country that has not permitted the use of paraquat since 1989. Critics of Syngenta assert the agri-giant has purposefully misrepresented the safety of paraquat for decades, disregarding known health risks, and Syngenta is facing a host of paraquat lawsuits.
Syngenta garnered more than $13 billion in annual sales in 2019, in part due to the growing success of its paraquat-based product, Gramoxone. The use of paraquat doubled in the United States between 2013 and 2017, recently exceeding 10 million lbs / year.
Paraquat lawsuits from West Virginia residents are not the only legal trouble the Swiss company finds itself in. Syngenta is still resolving thousands of lawsuits related to the promotion of its genetically-modified Viptera corn seed. Syngenta knowingly promoted this corn seed to American farmers prior to its approval in China; any corn contaminated with Viptera was then rejected for import into China, causing significant damage to the American corn market and resulting in crushing losses to farmers. In the cases of both Viptera and Gramoxone, Syngenta has made choices that prioritize its own profits at the expense of West Virginia area farmers and families. Our attorneys representing individuals and families in West Virginia paraquat lawsuits see it as their mission to achieve justice no matter the complexity of the case.
Paraquat Parkinson's Lawsuits for West Virginia Residents
If you or a member of your family in West Virginia developed Parkinson's disease and have a history of paraquat exposure, you may qualify to file a West Virginia paraquat Parkinson's lawsuit to recover compensation for damages you have suffered as a result of this highly toxic herbicide. Filing a lawsuit is the only way to secure compensation for medical bills, lost time at work, pain, suffering and loss that have resulted from paraquat Parkinson's in West Virginia.
Our attorneys accept paraquat Parkinson's lawsuits from West Virginia residents and offer no-cost, no-obligation paraquat lawsuit case review for persons in West Virginia who match this description. This could include farmers, persons who used paraquat in non-agricultural settings, and persons who live in areas where paraquat has been used. To discuss your situation in detail with an attorney and to learn about paraquat lawsuit time limits in West Virginia, please complete our online contact form. One of our attorneys handling paraquat Parkinson's lawsuits for West Virginia residents will contact you promptly.
West Virginia Paraquat Lawsuits Are Not Class Action Lawsuits
Many West Virginia persons who have developed Parkinson's disease following exposure to paraquat wonder if filing a paraquat lawsuit against Syngenta will result in meaningful compensation for their family. Our attorneys handling paraquat lawsuits for Parkinson's disease want to assure West Virginia families these will not be class action lawsuits in which those who file a claim can expect only a small, symbolic settlement. On the contrary, lawyers handling paraquat Parkinson's lawsuits believe West Virginia persons and family members of West Virginia persons who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and have a history of paraquat exposure may be entitled to significant compensation. Paraquat lawsuits from West Virginia against Syngenta are likely to be consolidated as Multi-District Litigation (MDL) with claims from around the nation, in which each claim will be handled on its own merit and compensation will be determined based on the degree of suffering of each plaintiff.
West Virginia Paraquat Lawsuits: No Fees Unless We Collect for You
We will represent all West Virginia persons involved in a paraquat lawsuit on a contingency basis, meaning our lawyers never charge legal fees unless we win compensation in your case. For a free no-obligation consultation please fill out our short online contact form and one of our paraquat Parkinson's attorneys for West Virginia residents will contact you to answer any of your questions.
No-Cost, No-Obligation Paraquat Lawsuit Case Review If You or a Loved One in West Virginia Developed Parkinson's Disease
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Answers to Common West Virginia paraquat Parkinson's Claim Questions
This page contains answers to common Paraquat lawsuit questions regarding West Virginia Parkinson's claims. To discuss your case in detail with an attorney serving West Virginia and learn about your legal options, contact our firm. Our team of lawyers handling West Virginia paraquat Parkinson's lawsuit claims provides free, no obligation case review. Simply contact our firm and one of our experienced attorneys handling paraquat lawsuit claims for Parkinson's disease in West Virginia will contact you in the near future to answer your questions, completely free of charge.
Who can make a Parkinson's claim in West Virginia or file a paraquat lawsuit against Syngenta?
Any person or family member of a person in West Virginia who developed Parkinson's after exposure to paraquat may be eligible to make a claim by filing a paraquat lawsuit against Syngenta.Who is most at risk for developing Parkinson's disease from paraquat exposure in West Virginia?
The West Virginia persons most at risk for developing Parkinson's disease are those who have been in direct contact with paraquat, those who have been exposed to paraquat over a long period of time, and those who live in areas where paraquat is used. Research also shows that some people are genetically more at risk for paraquat Parkinson's than others; particular genetic traits can increase the risk of developing Parkinson's to eleven-fold for West Virginia residents. Any person who has been in proximity of paraquat in West Virginia may be at risk for developing Parkinson's disease.Does it cost anything for you to review my case?
We will always listen to your circumstances and give you our analysis of your case without any cost or further obligation.Aren't most products liability lawsuits just class action lawsuits where the plaintiff can expect only a small, symbolic settlement?
National paraquat lawsuit claims are likely to be consolidated as MDL, or Multi-District Litigation, where each plaintiff receives a settlement based upon the individual injuries and damages incurred by each plaintiff. This process increases the efficiency of processing vast numbers of cases against a corporation, all related to one dangerous substance.We're not the type of people who sue; do we really need to file a lawsuit?
If a member of your family suffered a serious injury or health problem as a result of a defective product or dangerous drug, long-term, or even life-long, medical care may be required. This could be incredibly expensive and since medical costs are continually rising may be largely unknown at the time of settlement or trial. If a member of your family died due to a defective product or dangerous drug, no amount of money can undo that wrong. It is our fervent hope that every defective products, drug or other medication lawsuit we file can serve to make the manufacturer take note of the loss and pain its product has caused. When that fails to make a company take action in the form of a product recall, greater warnings about its use and ultimately making safer products, we rely on their profit motivation to make them do the right thing. Unfortunately, in all too many cases it is only the fear of lawsuits and large settlements and verdicts that makes a company become a better corporate citizen.
How much time do I have to file a paraquat Parkinson's lawsuit in West Virginia?
Most states have paraquat lawsuit time limits; however, the majority of all persons having developed Parkinson's disease after exposure to paraquat in West Virginia will fall within those time limits if they contact an attorney in the near future. For specific time limits for your West Virginia paraquat claim, please fill out the form at right and one of our attorneys will contact you as quickly as possible, usually within the hour.What does it cost for West Virginia residents to file a paraquat Parkinson's lawsuit?
We are committed to representing all West Virginia persons involved in a paraquat lawsuit against Syngenta on a contingency basis, meaning there are never any legal fees unless we win compensation in your case. To access your free, no-obligation consultation, use the online chat feature or contact form on this site. One of our lawyers handling paraquat Parkinson's lawsuits for West Virginia residents will contact you to answer any of your questions.West Virginia Paraquat Attorneys Offer Free, No-Obligation Paraquat Parkinson's Lawsuit Case Review to Residents of West Virginia
Paraquat Lawyers Represents Persons in West Virginia Harmed by Syngenta's Paraquat
The national paraquat lawyers at The Onder Law Firm have a long track record of success, consistently winning major cases against billion dollar corporations on behalf of American families harmed by negligence and corporate greed. Our experienced paraquat Parkinson's lawyers have represented countless persons and families harmed by dangerous products and defective medical devices, securing the compensation they need and deserve. In light of the very grave nature of paraquat Parkinson's claims, our national products liability litigation law firm has committed extensive resources to providing West Virginia clients with the premier paraquat Parkinson's lawyer representation.
Our paraquat attorneys believe West Virginia persons and family members of persons who developed Parkinson's disease as a result of paraquat exposure may be eligible for significant compensation for the pain, suffering, medical expenses, lost income and other damages suffered, by filing a claim against Syngenta. Syngenta has a duty to warn consumers of product risks and to ensure adequate protections are in place for consumer safety. Syngenta, a global corporation based in Switzerland where paraquat was banned in 1989, has been well aware of the grave dangers of paraquat for decades. Critics say the company has misrepresented the safety of paraquat for decades, continuing to market and manufacture the product at a growing rate.
Paraquat Parkinson's lawyers believe that filing lawsuits s the best means for West Virginia persons and family members of West Virginia persons who have developed Parkinson's disease to seek compensation for the harm caused by this highly dangerous herbicide. For a multinational power such as Syngenta, it is unfortunately only the threat of litigation that prompts better corporate citizenship. Syngenta executives must be made acutely aware of the harm caused by the company's disregard for human safety. Our paraquat lawyers for West Virginia Parkinson's claims take it as their mission to achieve justice on behalf of West Virginia residents, no matter how complex the case.
Our paraquat attorneys serving West Virginia are offering a free case review to persons who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and have a history of exposure to paraquat through their occupation or environment. The Onder Law Firm's paraquat Parkinson's attorneys provide experienced legal representation to West Virginia area residents without fee unless they collect for their clients.
No Fees Unless We Collect for You - Our Paraquat Lawyers Represent West Virginia Clients on a Contingency Basis
We will represent all persons involved in a paraquat Parkinson's lawsuit in West Virginia on a contingency basis, meaning there are never any legal fees unless we win compensation in your case. Anyone in West Virginia who developed Parkinson's disease after exposure to paraquat--or is a family member of such a person--is eligible to receive a free, no-obligation case review from our attorneys. Simply contact our firm through the online contact form or the chat feature and one of our paraquat Parkinson's lawyers for West Virginia residents will contact you promptly to discuss your case.
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