Paraquat is a highly toxic substance known for causing severe health issues and death to anyone unfortunate enough to be exposed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers the chemical to be even deadlier than other herbicides.
The toxic substance is primarily used for post-harvest drying on over 100 different kinds of foodstuffs and to eradicate unwanted plants. Paraquat use sharply increased after the dangers of another herbicide were made public.
However, paraquat is also highly toxic and even lethal to both humans and animals because of its redox activity.
It is no wonder why at least 32 countries around the world banned this toxic substance. However, the United States considerably lags in banning or phasing out the deadly weed killer . Subsequently, our seasoned lawyers have witnessed the inexcusable ...
Despite numerous studies linking chlorpyrifos to brain damage in fetuses and young children, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rejected a proposal to ban the toxic insecticide in 2019. Consequently, farmers continued to use chlorpyrifos on various crops, including ...
Firefighters are regularly subjected to even higher amounts of toxic chemicals than previously thought. To make matters worse, the more fires a fireman fights, the greater the chemical exposure he or she will confront.
The Dietrich Law Firm P.C.’s leading attorneys know how to assertively litigate toxic exposure claims. We will zealously battle to obtain the best possible result for all of your damages. Below, our seasoned team has put together some frequently asked ...
Since chlorpyrifos (CPS) was patented in 1966, the toxic chemical has been used as an ingredient in many commercial and residential insecticides throughout the country.
Numerous studies have concluded that Elmiron’s active ingredient exposes users to retina damage-causing toxicity . Victims who have been prescribed the drug and developed resulting eye damage or vision loss are vigorously pursuing product liability lawsuits .
The following are some examples of the kind of situations that are classified as premises liability: Slip and Fall Accidents Dog Bites Swimming Pool Accidents Chemicals and Toxic Fumes Inadequate Building Security Fires Supermarket Accidents Snow and Ice Accidents Slip ...