While the most common brand name of paraquat in the United States is Gramoxone, a product that Syngenta manufactures, there are numerous other brand names under which you can find this herbicide.
Paraquat was first manufactured in 1962, and since then, it has become one of the most popular herbicides in the country and worldwide.
However, due to the high toxicity of paraquat, it is currently banned in 32 countries, including China. The latter, known for not emphasizing the well-being of its agricultural workers, is striving to forbid the use of this herbicide.
The following is a list of the most popular brand names of paraquat, which can be found both in the United States and worldwide. It is important to be aware of all the brand names paraquat can be sold under, as the herbicide you may use or be exposed to could be imported under different brand names:
It is worth of note that paraquat can also be found in products with other herbicides, such as diquat, simazine, linuron, metolachlor, and urea herbicides. For instance, Pathclear contains paraquat, diquat, simazine, and amitrole, which makes it highly toxic and dangerous.
Suppose you were exposed to paraquat, whether by working with it or being around it and developing Parkinson's disease, you are eligible for compensation. The team of experts at Atraxia Law will carefully assess your situation to determine whether you can file a paraquat claim with the liable manufacturers.
We will thoroughly evaluate your eligibility by considering key aspects such as how severe the paraquat exposure was and how much distress your Parkinson's disease is causing in your everyday life.
Eventually, you will know with certainty whether you are eligible for filing a paraquat claim with the responsible herbicide manufacturers. If you are, we will guide you to a lawyer whose primary area of practice is toxic exposure to recover the financial compensation you deserve. For additional information, please feel free to contact us, and we will gladly answer your questions.
We have evaluated personal injury and product liability claims for over 35 years. We would provide you with quality services if you or one of your family members developed Parkinson's disease due to paraquat exposure. Our team leverages its time-tested experience, knowledge and acumen to provide you with the representation that you require to be adequately compensated for your ongoing struggle against Parkison's disease.
