Lawyer Monthly - August 2021 Edition

What legal recourse is available to those who have suffered injuries or health complications due to paraquat exposure? The legal recourse is to file a lawsuit against the manufacturers. We are actively filing lawsuits against the major manufacturers of paraquat, including Chevron and Syngenta. Paraquat is also known by many brand names including Gramoxone, Blanco, Chevron, Devour and Helmquat. What are the typical grounds for a paraquat lawsuit? The basis of our lawsuits is the failure to warn of the specific health risks associated with paraquat exposure. We believe the manufacturers knew or should have known that paraquat exposure is linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. Do these criteria vary significantly by state? We are representing clients all over the country who have been exposed to paraquat and were subsequently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or who have developed Parkinson’s symptoms. We are handling cases on behalf of individuals who have worked 71 AUG 2021 | WWW.LAWYER-MONTHLY.COM THOUGHT LEADER JEFFREY NADRICH www.personalinjurylawcal.com Nadrich & Cohen Accident Injury Lawyers 12100 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1250, Los Angeles CA 90025 Tel: (310) 826 8082 | Email: info@personalinjurylawcal.com Nadrich & Cohen Nadrich & Cohen is a specialised personal injury law firm serving clients throughout California and nationwide. Its lawyers are skilled in navigating complex cases and have recovered over $350 million on behalf of their clients over nearly three decades. Jeffrey Nadrich Jeffrey Nadrich is the founder and managing partner of Nadrich & Cohen. He is well known nationally for his high standards of honesty and is a frequent speaker on all aspects of personal injury law. He also mentors other lawyers and helps them to develop successful business practices. Written By Jeffrey Nadrich, Managing Partner in agricultural fields, lived close to agricultural fields where paraquat was sprayed, or those who purchased or applied paraquat. How is liability proved in a paraquat exposure case? We intend to prove that Paraquat exposure caused our clients’ Parkinson’s Disease symptoms. What significant case law has built up around the herbicide? Cases are currently moving through federal and various state courts throughout the country. A Multiple District Litigation (MDL) was recently established in St. Louis. There is a California State Court action as well. Litigation is now entering into an active phase. Nadrich & Cohen and its partners are in leadership positions in all of the major cases. Is there any particular advice that you would give to somebody who suspects that they or a loved one has been harmfully exposed to paraquat? I recommend that the person reach out to Nadrich & Cohen. We offer a free consultation and can advise him or her of their legal options. We have an entire team dedicated to investigating and pursuing our clients’ paraquat claims. Exposure to paraquat is dangerous as it can cause Parkinson’s disease.