Paraquat is a chemical that is used for killing weeds in the garden. Although it is not as widely used today as it is in other countries, it is a dangerous chemical that can have grave consequences with its exposure. If you inhale paraquat or ingest it by accident, it causes immediate damage upon direct contact to the poison. Any time that paraquat goes into a human system, it has immediate effects and damage to internal organs with:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Blood in the stools
- Pain in the abdomen
- Gastrointestinal symptoms
- Dehydration
- Low blood pressure
- Nosebleeds
- Trouble breathing
- Respiratory failure
- Multiple organ failure
- Kidney failure
- Liver failure
- Heart failure
- Scarring of the lungs
- Lung collapse
- Confusion
- Muscle weakness
- Seizures
- Increased heart rate
- Coma
- Death
We understand that there will be many different evaluations in this type of case, because the damage to your inner organs from paraquat poisoning can be life-threatening and even permanent to your body functions. Your health and longevity are all that matter in these types of cases, and we understand you need an extended amount of time to heal from your personal injuries.
You need to talk to a lawyer who is ready to review the merits of this case, and move towards a win in this area of law. We know that you will need time to recover from the associated issues related to paraquat poisoning, which include bodily system problems that are related to:
- Lips burning
- Epilepsy
- Acute pancreatitis
- Digestive problems
- Severe burning sensation in throat
- Lethargy
- Painful lesions
- Oral canker sores
If you have experienced any of these symptoms, you need immediate medical attention. We are able to work with you, and you will talk to one of our legal team to develop your case. You will have access to an attorney to help you navigate the case, your claim for damages, losses and personal injuries and more. We are here and ready to assist you to win this case, and argue for the breach of minimum standards of care that was responsible for your exposure to the paraquat poisoning that hurt you at this time.
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Paraquat Poisoning Can Come from Accidental Contaminated Food
You may have been accidentally poisoned, when your food that you ate came in contact with paraquat. This is not that unusual, in that if you are eating food cooked from the hands of another person, do you really know where that poison came into the food? If you feel you have been poisoned with paraquat from a food source, you need to seek immediate attention in a hospital or urgent care facility. Your organs may start to shut down immediately after an accidental ingestion of paraquat laced food, and you will need to get treated right away.
What Is the Treatment for Paraquat Poisoning?
Paraquat as a dangerous chemical works fast in the body to start shutting down organs, and it will need to be treated quickly at a healthcare facility. Do not think you will get better by trying to treat this dangerous exposure on your own at home! You will be admitted to a hospital and given activated charcoal to get this poison out of your system fast. You will also be given fluids and electrolytes by an IV to keep your body hydrated and avoid dehydration. If necessary, you’ll be given a breathing machine as well to help your breathing as you recover.
As you are being treated for your personal injuries, we can work on managing and initiating a lawsuit to right the wrongs against you. But we will not be able to start working for you, unless you give us a call. When you call our offices, you will be working with a lawyer with experience in maintaining and winning this type of action. We manage and handle lawsuits against big manufacturing companies on a regular basis, and have no problems handling this type of case for you as well.
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When you give us a call, you will be offered our free second opinion. We are able to review your case with you, and will fully evaluate your claim for losses, damages and personal injuries. Just give us a call now for your free second opinion.
What Is the Average Value of My Recovery Settlement for Paraquat Poisoning?
Your average settlement value is actually not “average” at all. Every case of paraquat poisoning is going to be different, and the settlement will depend on the extent of damage to your body, internal organs and recovery prognosis after the poisoning has taken place. You can have long lasting effects of paraquat poisoning, that include breathing problems, long problems and scarring, and permanent damage to your internal organs.
You might receive a settlement package of $200,000 up to several million dollars in this type of case, based on the severity of your injuries, and how you recover from those injuries. The severity of your damage to your body can depend on how quickly you received medical care. For that reason, it is prudent and advisable to receive medical care quickly, promptly and immediately for any suspected or confirmed paraquat poisoning case.
What Are My Options for Full Settlement and Recovery in a Paraquat Poisoning Case?
If you have suffered from paraquat poisoning, the only prudent option for you is to talk to our office. When you call, you will be matched with an attorney with expertise in these types of legal issues, that are central to the winning of this case. You need to be on the winning team, and talk to attorneys who specialize in the refined areas of the law applied to paraquat poisoning cases. We are ready to discuss your paraquat poisoning case with you, and will ensure your success with a lawyer from our legal team with a specialty in the settlement of this type of case being reviewed.
Understanding the Seriousness of Paraquat Poisoning
People can die from paraquat poisoning. When you are exposed to paraquat and it has time to be inhaled or ingested into your body, the poison keeps killing internal organs, until it is stopped. This means that the healthcare professionals need to work fast to neutralize the paraquat poison to save your life. As this is happening to get the poison out of your system, your internal organs are still reactive to the poison, if that makes sense. It is a race to rid your system of the poison, and at the same time, save your organs from certain failure, once they are exposed to this dangerous chemical.
For this reason, the more serious your outcome from the poisoning of paraquat turns out to be, the more your lawsuit will need to settle with you to reimburse you for the damage to your bodily systems. If you have been exposed to paraquat, you need to discuss your case with lawyers who can help you get the compensation you need to recover from your injuries. We are versed with the rule of law to be applied in this case. When you give us a call, you will be connected to an experienced attorney in Los Angeles, who will work hard for a winning resolution to your paraquat poisoning claim.
Can I Sue to Get Reimbursed for the Resulting Injuries of Paraquat Exposure?
Yes, we can sue for the wrongs of others who manufactured or sold you the paraquat, or for any accidental ingestion or exposures to paraquat that resulted in your personal injuries. If you have experienced accidental poisoning from paraquat, then the chain of how the poison got to your body to expose you to the effects of the poison must be proved and reviewed.
It will be important for you to talk right now to our Los Angeles case lawyers. Our legal team can file a lawsuit, and answer the questions related to this paraquat poisoning case. We are ready to win the case for you, and our case attorneys in Los Angeles can sue, and manage the issues that have been proposed in this paraquat poison case.
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Paraquat poisoning is an extremely dangerous type of loss, that will put you in jeopardy of dying from this exposure. We want you to have the peace of mind to know that we can talk to you at a free consultation, and tell you the next steps for us to take over and win your case. We know that this can be a confusing and overwhelming time for you right now, as you recover from serious injuries inflicted by exposure to this dangerous poison. We know how to overcome every obstacle to win your case, and are ready to talk to you when you give us a call today.