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Popular Pesticide Paraquat is Linked to Neurological Problems For decades, many people have worried about the long-term health effects of pesticide exposure. Now, we know that certain types of pesticides are dangerous. One of the most popular types of pesticides used by agricultural workers is called paraquat, and it’s linked to neurological problems, including Parkinson’s disease. People who develop Parkinson’s disease may suffer (more...)

We’re Accepting New Claims from People Harmed by Talc Powder Talc-based baby powder was sold by Johnson & Johnson in the U.S. for decades. This product was in millions of homes and was a ubiquitous household product, but it came under fire when it was discovered that even asbestos-free talc may increase the risk of cancer, especially in women. In 2016, multiple lawsuits resulted in (more...)

Another Weed Killer Is Linked to Serious Health Problems Roundup, one of the most popular weed killers on the market, has come under fire in recent years due to its link to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Now, another weed killer is being heavily scrutinized because of its connection to a serious health problem. Paraquat has been linked to the development of Parkinson’s disease in agricultural workers (more...)

Did You Suffer Hearing Loss in the Military? You May Be Eligible for Compensation. Military service is associated with many risks, from training exercises to live combat. But one risk that few servicemembers think about is hearing loss. That’s because military servicemembers are given earplugs, which are designed to protect their ears from loud noises. Unfortunately, one of the most commonly assigned earplugs—3M’s Combat Arms—is now known to be (more...)