How Long Will It Take to Settle My Paraquat Case?

Paraquat is a weed killing chemical that is used to manage weeds in gardens and other landscaped areas. It is not used as much today in the United States, since we now know how dangerous this chemical is to the human body. Sometimes though, this dangerous chemical is in areas where it is not supposed to be, and an accidental ingestion or inhalation of the chemicals can happen to you. You may not even know that you have been exposed to paraquat poison. Except that when you present to the hospital or urgent care facility and tests are run, it is then found to have been in your body, in your system and in your bloodstream and vital organs.

If you even suspect that you have had accidental paraquat poisoning, go to the emergency room right away. We are not exaggerating when we state that it could be a matter of life and death. The sooner you are helped, the sooner you can recover from accidental exposure to paraquat poison.

In the event of an accidental ingesting or inhaling of paraquat, the effects to the body are usually immediate, and include:

• Kidney failure
• Liver failure
• Heart failure
• Scarring of the lungs
• Lung collapse
• Confusion
• Muscle weakness
• Seizures
• Increased heart rate
• Coma
• Death
• Gastrointestinal symptoms
• Dehydration
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Blood in the stools
• Pain in the abdomen
• Low blood pressure
• Nosebleeds
• Trouble breathing
• Respiratory failure
• Multiple organ failure

How Will I Get Treated to Get the Paraquat Poisoning Out of My Body?

You will need to go to a hospital immediately, if you suspect you are exposed to paraquat as a poisoning factor in your body. 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. You cannot fix the paraquat poisoning effect on your own, you need a healthcare provider to take care of your needs in that case!

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 put onto a respirator, which will help your breathing to become normal and regulated, as you recover.

Can I Sue for Being Exposed to Paraquat?

Yes, we can sue when we are presented with the facts of your case. When you give us a call today, we are able to give you direct access to our Los Angeles case lawyers who can file a lawsuit on your behalf. We have an attorney in our legal office who is able to seek the judgment due on this case, and get you the recovery package you deserve for your injuries related to paraquat poisoning.

When you call us, our case attorneys in Los Angeles can sue for you in this case. We are highly qualified to get you the money you need to fully reimburse yourself for having to pay out of pocket for medical bills, as a result of your accidental paraquat poisoning episode and case.

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How Long Will It Take to Settle My Paraquat Case?

The length of time it will take to settle your case will depend on your injuries, your medical status, your recovery, the proof of your case, and how your case is managed from first day to last. You might have minor issues and recover quickly if you have had a minor exposure to paraquat poison. On the other hand, if you have a severe reaction to a higher level of poisoning, you may experience permanent damage to your internal organs, scarred lungs, issues with breathing and other serious complications for the rest of your life. These doctor prognosis factors need to be confirmed, tested, reviewed and evaluated.

The process of evaluation is what takes a bit of time to review, and why it will take some months to get a settlement on your case. This is not a cut and dried type of case, it will be a complex and complicated case to manage, but it will come to a successful conclusion when you are working with out law offices.

Our law office has handled cases such as this one before. We will give you the opportunity to talk to a lawyer who knows how to expand legal concepts of your paraquat poisoning case, to help you get the recovery compensation that you deserve right now. But this can only happen if you give us a call. We are ready to work with you today. We have an attorney who can make the finer distinctions on your case of paraquat poisoning, and get you the relief package you need, to help you get a full recovery from your personal injuries.

Why Does It Take So Long to Settle a Paraquat Case?

The settlement of a paraquat case will not take any longer than any other case where a person is exposed to poisonous and dangerous chemicals. It will take some time to gather medical bills and information on your treatment, proof that you were exposed to paraquat, information on who manufactured and sold the paraquat, and proof that you came into contact with the paraquat and it caused your illnesses experienced today, as a result of that prior exposure.

As you are recovering from paraquat poisoning, your healthcare professionals are working to ensure your internal organs are still functioning, are intact, and have not suffered irreparable damage from the exposure to the paraquat chemicals. The medical professionals will need to start immunosuppressant therapy, antioxidants, or other modalities to ensure you stay alive. This takes time to determine, put into place, and help you receive as full a recovery as possible.

Leave the Heavy Lifting of Your Lawsuit to Us, As You Recover from Your Injuries

We understand that the exposure to paraquat poisoning will be a harrowing experience for you. We want you to concentrate and focus on your long-term recovery from your injuries. You will need time to heal, time to receive any therapies, medications or medical analysis and evaluation for your personal injuries. While you are healing, we will manage the initiation of your lawsuit for the benefit of recovering compensation for your losses. You need to call our offices now, to get with a lawyer who is knowledgeable with experience in cases just like this one.

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When you call our offices, we will offer to you our zero-fee guarantee. We will explain the law in a way that you will understand, and walk you through the next steps to receive a full settlement package on your claim. We only get paid when you win, and that is our promise to you.

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Any time that you have questions on your case, we are able to talk to you and give you a second opinion for free. If you desire to understand your case and prevent becoming overwhelmed, you can call us for a free second opinion right now.

How Could Paraquat Poisoning Have Happened to Me?

It may be difficult to determine how you were exposed to paraquat poison, but you may have been exposed with the accidental ingestion or by inhaling the poison. You may have used a poison and not realized it was paraquat, or it could have been mislabeled. You might have been exposed when food you ate was contaminated with the poison. You also might have been exposed from not wearing the proper protective clothing when you were around similar poisons and paraquat was mixed in with other poisonous substances or chemicals.

However you contracted paraquat poisoning, we are able to work with you on establishing your case. When you give us a call, you will be able to talk to an attorney with expertise in cases with the knowledge of how to pull out sufficient information to bring a lawsuit for your personal injuries. We understand that this is a confusing time for you, and you may be overwhelmed with the seriousness of your personal injuries. When you call us today, you will be matched with attorneys who specialize in these types of developments, and who know how to win these exact types of cases.

What Do I Do Next, If I Have Been Exposed to Paraquat Poison?

If you have been exposed to paraquat poison, you need to give our law offices a call right away. You will be able to talk to a lawyer with a specialty in this particular circumstance of poison by accident, and we will work on the next steps with you. You need to call us now, to get immediate access to lawyers who can help with ensuring that you get the wrongful actions covered for your damages and losses.

Our experienced attorneys in Los Angeles understand that when damages and personal injuries happen, they need to be reimbursed by the at-fault parties. Call now to get the ball rolling to recovering from your personal injuries. You need help, and we are here to provide it, with a settlement package that will reimburse you for your medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.

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