Atrazine
Affected by Atrazine? Our Kansas City, KS Attorney Can Help
Atrazine is a widely used but controversial herbicide. Though it’s still used in some places, it has been banned in many countries because of the dangers and threats it poses. But the U.S. is among the countries that allow its use. If you’ve been negatively affected by atrazine, keep reading to learn more about what legal actions you can take to fight for your justice and compensation.
Why is Atrazine Banned in Certain Countries?
Many countries have taken action and banned atrazine. Atrazine has been found to have a number of potentially harmful effects, including:
- Contributing to and/or worsening non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
- Increasing cancer risks.
- Having a harmful or dangerous impact on reproductive health and developmental harm.
- Causing harm or life-threatening conditions for unborn children.
- Endocrine disruption.
For these reasons, it’s best to stay away from or avoid contact with atrazine. Unfortunately, this is difficult to do, as the U.S. still allows atrazine for reducing or eliminating unwanted plants.
Can I Seek Compensation for My Atrazine Sickness?
Eligibility for compensation varies greatly depending on the specific case and circumstances. However, there are a few factors that may help you determine whether you have a case or not:
- People impacted: Farmers and agricultural applicators who mixed, loaded, or sprayed atrazine on crops. Farmworkers and farm families who lived or worked on farms where atrazine was applied. Groundskeepers and landscapers who applied atrazine on golf courses, sports fields, parks, roads or commercial properties.
- Documented Exposure: You lived, worked, or regularly spent time in an area where atrazine was used or contaminated water was present. This can include farms or treated lawns.
- Prolonged Exposure: Much atrazine litigation focuses on long-term or repeated exposure, such as the living or work conditions detailed above.
- Qualifying Health Diagnosis With Proof: Many health conditions are alleged to be linked to atrazine. This commonly includes certain cancers, such as non‑Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Types of non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma include B-cell lymphoma and T-cell lymphoma. B-cell lymphoma is the most common form of non-Hodgin’s lymphoma.
- Emerging Evidence: An increasing body of evidence suggests that atrazine may also increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonian symptoms.
Consider Us for Atrazine Law
The Law Office of Tom Wagstaff Jr. helps clients who’ve been sick or harmed because of atrazine exposure, particularly those who’ve developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and we are also investigating cases involving people with direct exposure to atrazine that later developed Parkinson’s disease or parkinsonian symptoms. If you have a potential case for litigation, we encourage you to schedule a free case review with us. Our team will review your history, condition, and legal goals. This will help us to determine if you have a viable case and allow us to move forward with the next steps.