Although ranchers and farmers routinely spray weed and grass killer to tame their lands, one of the most widely used chemicals can be deadly if it is ingested, inhaled, or touches the skin. Paraquat dichloride, commonly known as paraquat, is so toxic that it is not available to the residential gardener. You must have a special commercial license to use it. The Agricultural Health Study has found that paraquat use significantly increases the risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease. If you have symptoms of or have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s and you have been exposed to weed and grass killers through your job or through proximity to a ranch or farmland, a paraquat lawyer could review your situation and determine whether you are entitled to financial compensation. Our defective product attorneys are here to help.
HISTORIA DEL PARAQUAT
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified paraquat as an herbicide restricted to agricultural and commercial use. It has been available since the early 1960s. Workers handling paraquat must have a license to purchase it and train to become certified applicators. Paraquat is banned in several countries, including European Union nations and China. In the U.S., the National Water-Quality Assessment Project estimates that paraquat use has doubled in the past ten years, from five million pounds to ten. Paraquat is available in liquid and granular forms. The liquid contains a blue dye so as not to be mistaken for a soft drink and an agent that will cause anyone consuming it to vomit. The most popular herbicide containing paraquat is Gramoxone®, manufactured by the multibillion-dollar company Syngenta.¿QUÉ TAN GRAVE ES LA ENFERMEDAD DE PARKINSON DESPUÉS DEL USO DE PARAQUAT?
El Parkinson es una enfermedad neurológica que altera el movimiento. Aunque el tratamiento puede ayudar a controlar los síntomas, es progresivo y no tiene cura conocida. Se ha descubierto que los elementos tóxicos del paraquat dañan las células que son cruciales para el movimiento del cuerpo. De acuerdo a Mayo Clinic, los síntomas del Parkinson incluyen:- Temblores que suelen comenzar en los dedos y las manos.
- Movimientos lentos, como dificultad para caminar o dificultad para levantarse de la cama o de una silla.
- Músculos rígidos que pueden causar dolor.
- equilibrio inestable
- Pérdida de la capacidad para realizar movimientos instintivos, como parpadear o sonreír.
- Cambios en el habla y la capacidad de escribir.