Fighting Back Against Roundup Weed Killer Injuries And Deaths
Many people around the United States are suing Monsanto after being diagnosed with cancer due to Roundup exposure. Multiple studies have linked the weed killer with DNA damage and cancer. Although the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a division of the World Health Organization (WHO), has stated that the substance is “probably carcinogenic,” Monsanto still denies the connection between their extremely profitable product and cancer.
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Mr. Wasserberg is proud to call himself a Trial Lawyer. He is often a featured speaker at industry summits and gatherings of the nation’s leading attorneys, from both sides of the bar. He is recognized by both his peers and his adversaries and is considered one of the nation’s premier mesothelioma and negligence attorneys
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What is the Roundup Weed Killer Lawsuit?
The Roundup weed killer lawsuit is an ongoing litigation that has been brought against Monsanto for the Roundup weed killer product. Roundup was sold to the public beginning during the 1970s, and contained a chemical known as glyphosate. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, can cause someone to develop Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. If you or a loved one was exposed to Roundup, whether as a professional landscaper or just while gardening your own home, and later developed Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, you may qualify for compensation.
It is important that you speak with an attorney to find out if your Roundup claim qualifies. To date, Roundup has paid approximately 11 billion dollars in settlements to Roundup claimants across the country. Roundup claims and Roundup lawsuits are still being brought in state and federal courts across the country. Even if the individual who was exposed to Roundup and later developed Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is unfortunately no longer living, their family members and loved ones may still be eligible to bring a claim on their behalf.
The Dangers Of Roundup
Almost 250 million pounds of Roundup are sprayed on lawns, gardens, nurseries, golf courses, driveways, sidewalks and farms each year. Monsanto insists that their product is safe and that users don’t have to wear masks and gloves. Therefore, thousands of people get exposed to the chemicals in Roundup annually, including:
- Farmers and agricultural workers
- Field workers and landscapers
- Nursery workers and gardeners
Evidence shows that executives at Monsanto have known about the dangers of Roundup for many of the 40 years that the product has been available. More than that, internal emails and emails with federal regulators show that Monsanto attempted to write a white paper that showed their product was safe — and then have the government publish it.
How Roundup Causes Cancer
The active ingredient in Roundup is Glyphosate. Multiple studies have shown that glyphosate is a carcinogen. Some studies have shown that rats exposed to the chemical are more likely to develop cancer, while others have shown that farm workers who use the chemical are 60 percent more likely to develop Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Currently, Roundup is used on farms that grow genetically modified plants that are immune to glyphosate.
Why is it Important to Hire a Roundup Lawyer as Soon as Possible?
It is important to hire a lawyer for a Roundup lawsuit as soon as possible because every state has what is known as a statute of limitations, which is a deadline after someone has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma due to Roundup use to bring their claim. After that statute of limitations deadline has passed, your Roundup claim may be forever barred. Additionally, Monsanto, the company liable for Roundup, has tried to take steps to limit its future liability for Roundup claims. Delaying the initiation of a Roundup claim may, therefore, affect your ability to receive compensation, and it may affect how much compensation your Roundup claim can ultimately recover.
Additionally, as time passes, evidence in support of your Roundup claim may not be available, and it is, therefore, important that you speak with a Roundup attorney as soon as possible to find out if your claim qualifies.
Advocating For Compensation
Currently, dozens of lawsuits have been filed against Monsanto by people who have been diagnosed with cancer after the significant use of Roundup. These cancer victims are seeking compensation for their medical costs, their pain and suffering, and their lost wages in addition to punitive damages. Whether you live in New York , New Jersey or anywhere else in the country, Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP can help you with your Roundup case.
Contact Us Today
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL), lymphoma, bone cancer or another type of cancer after regularly using Roundup, contact our firm to speak with a defective products attorney about your case. At Meirowitz & Wasserberg, our personal injury lawyers have extensive knowledge and experience when it comes to product liability lawsuits, and we want to help.
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