Forever Chemicals: Understanding PFAS and Their Impact on You
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” have garnered significant attention due to their harmful effects on both the environment and human health. These persistent chemicals resist breaking down, remaining in our ecosystems and bodies for decades. Where Are PFAS Found? PFAS are widespread in many everyday products and industrial processes, […]
Understanding Your Options for PFAS Remediation Funding
Shareholder James Ferraro Jr. recently wrote an op-ed which underscores the significance of the recent settlements involving the 3M Company and DuPont, emphasizing their role in advancing corporate accountability and environmental responsibility. The substantial settlements, totaling $12.5 billion for 3M Company and $1.185 billion for DuPont, earmark crucial funds to benefit public water systems nationwide, […]
Why Farmers Have Parkinson’s Disease
Farmers work long hours and often have to battle a number of environmental factors: drought, flooding, insects, rodents, and weeds. And though weeds may sound like the most harmless, they have the potential to choke out crops and cause yields to plummet. Certain weeds can also be toxic to livestock. Unfortunately, popular herbicides still used […]
Who Should File an AFFF Lawsuit?
Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), often referred to as “firefighting foam,” is a substance that has long been used to extinguish petroleum or oil-based fires. Many members of the military, firefighters, and airport workers have been exposed to AFFF for years or even decades—and since 2016, the EPA, CDC, and American Cancer Society have each issued […]
Occupational Exposure to Paraquat Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
For 15 years or more, the powerful and toxic herbicide Paraquat has been banned in the European Union and China. But despite a growing body of research linking Paraquat exposure to the development of Parkinson’s disease, Paraquat is still for sale in the U.S.—albeit restricted to commercial farmers and growers only. Those who have been […]
Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF): Frequently Asked Questions
AFFF has been in the news recently amid reports that firefighters, military members, and others with occupational exposure to this firefighting foam have developed serious types of cancer such as kidney, testicular, liver, and thyroid cancers, ulcerative colitis, pre-eclampsia, and more. Those impacted by AFFF have filed lawsuits seeking compensation and financial damages from the […]
Paraquat Settlements for Parkinson’s Disease Victims
Over the last half-century, many once-popular herbicides have been outlawed due to their potential to cause serious, even fatal, diseases in those who are exposed. Both DDT and Agent Orange were discontinued shortly after the Vietnam War after leading to birth defects, large-scale eradication of wildlife (including the bald eagle), and chronic illness. Today, dangerous […]
How to Join the Paraquat Parkinson’s Lawsuit
Over the past few years, hundreds of injured plaintiffs—including farmers, agricultural workers, and landowners—have filed lawsuits throughout the U.S. alleging that long-term exposure to the common and popular herbicide Paraquat leads to Parkinson’s disease. These plaintiffs allege that, for years, manufacturers were aware of the serious health risks Paraquat posed. What options do injured plaintiffs […]
What You Need to Know About the Parkinson’s Lawsuit
The toxic chemical Paraquat is banned in 32 countries but remains an approved commercial herbicide in the U.S. Since its introduction in 1962, scientific studies have found a link between Paraquat exposure and the development of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s patients have filed numerous lawsuits against the chemical manufacturers Chevron and Syngenta. If you’ve developed Parkinson’s […]
Why File a Paraquat Lawsuit?
Farmers who use Paraquat are far more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease symptoms than those who never used it. A lawsuit is the best way to get financial compensation to pay for costly medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses due to past and future care. You may also receive compensation for physical and emotional […]
