{"id":1364,"date":"2019-10-09T14:54:33","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T14:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/philadelphia\/?p=1364"},"modified":"2024-12-12T14:50:23","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T14:50:23","slug":"weed-killer-cancer-lawsuit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/philadelphia\/weed-killer-cancer-lawsuit\/","title":{"rendered":"Weed Killer Cancer Lawsuit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One California couple was diagnosed with cancer after using Roundup weed killer and was awarded over $2 billion in early May. In this particular case<\/a>, the evidence was telling given that neither party is related and neither party has a family history of Non-Hodgkin\u2019s Lymphoma. Although major public health agencies have disagreed over the direct correlation between the weed killer and the cancer diagnosis, this is not the only lawsuit that has ended in the plaintiffs\u2019 favor. One man was awarded $39 million after developing terminal cancer from using Roundup weed killer for his job. Additionally, there are over 13,000 more lawsuits against Bayer, parent company of Roundup, set to go to trial in the United Sates related to the claims. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is glyphosate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The alleged culprit of the thousands of cancer diagnoses, a concern exacerbated by medical diagnostic errors<\/a>, brought upon in the Roundup lawsuits is a chemical called glyphosate. Glyphosate\nis used in Roundup weed killer, along with many other weed killer brands, and blocks\nthe enzymes that regulate plant growth. The effects of occasional, at-home use\nof the chemical is still unknown. However, research\nhas shown<\/a> that those heavily exposed to the chemical, such as farmers and\nlandscapers, have an increased risk of developing Non-Hodgkin\u2019s Lymphoma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Non-Hodgkin\u2019s Lymphoma?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-Hodgkin\u2019s\nLymphoma<\/a> (NHL) is cancer that starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes.\nThis type of cancer affects the immune system which helps fight off infection\nand other diseases. It can start anywhere in the body where lymph tissue is\nfound, including the lymph nodes, spleen, and bone marrow. Concerns such as the hair relaxers cancer lawsuit<\/a> highlight the importance of awareness around potential risk factors associated with NHL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I Use Weed Killer Containing Glyphosate, Should I Be Worried?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The effects of glyphosate are still being examined and the\nresults are evolving as more studies transpire. Unless your profession is in\nthe landscaping or farming industry and you have been practicing for years,\nchances are you have nothing to worry about. Of course, the best non-toxic\nsolution for weed killing is to dig them out. However, many people would much\nrather take the route with the least amount of physical exhaustion. Health\nprofessionals suggest avoiding pesticides altogether because, essentially, all\nchemical pesticides are toxic. But if you do decide to use pesticides, it is\ncrucial to wear protective gloves and not let it run off into waterways.\nAdditionally, keep pets and kids away from the treated areas until it has\ncompletely dried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve Noticed A Change in My Health <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have had extensive exposure to glyphosate and have\nnoticed changes in your health that align with the symptoms of Non-Hodgkin\u2019s\nLymphoma, you should immediately seek medical attention. It could be nothing or\nit could be something. Your health should be your number one priority and it is\nalways a good idea to get the opinion of a medical professional. If your\nresults are positive for Non-Hodgkin\u2019s, you may have a case and should consult\nwith an attorney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact The Cochran Law Firm Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the Cochran Firm Philadelphia, our personal injury lawyers<\/a> are here to take your case,\nfight for your rights, and get you the full compensation you deserve. Call us\ntoday at 1-800-THE-FIRM to talk to one of our experienced attorneys and for a\nfree case evaluation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

One California couple was diagnosed with cancer after using Roundup weed killer and was awarded over $2 billion in early May. In this particular case, the evidence was telling given that neither party is related and neither party has a family history of Non-Hodgkin\u2019s Lymphoma. Although major public health agencies have disagreed over the direct […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1364","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/philadelphia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1364","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/philadelphia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/philadelphia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/philadelphia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/philadelphia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1364"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/philadelphia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1364\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/philadelphia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1364"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/philadelphia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1364"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/philadelphia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1364"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}