The number of claims against Monsanto, the manufacturer of the popular Roundup herbicide, continues to climb. Thousands of cases are currently pending as a steady stream of people who have used the weed-killer product develop Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL) and other cancers. To date, juries have awarded hundreds of millions of dollars to victims.
If you suffered a serious illness after exposure to Roundup, you may be eligible to recover damages, joining the ranks of many other afflicted users. Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. will review your case – free of charge – and with no obligation. Call our Long Island personal injury lawyer today.
- Background on Roundup Herbicide By Monsanto and Its Connection to Cancer
- People at Risk for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma from Roundup Exposure
- Common Cancer Diagnoses Associated with Roundup
- Considering Filing a Lawsuit Against Monsanto for Your Cancer
- Types of Damages You Can Recover
- What You Can Expect from Friedman & Simon, L.L.P.
- Your Time for Taking Legal Action May Be Limited
- Roundup Cancer Lawyer on Long Island
Background on Roundup Herbicide By Monsanto and Its Connection to Cancer
Roundup first appeared on the agricultural scene in 1974. Since then, the herbicide has grown in popularity, becoming the most widely used weed killer across the globe in both commercial and home settings.
In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) published its findings that glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, is “probably carcinogenic to humans.” As Roundup is sprayed, the chemical spreads in the air. Glyphosate has been found in food, water, and in the urine and blood of agricultural workers.
Evidence suggests that officials at Monsanto, the agricultural company that produces Roundup, have been aware of the product’s connection to cancer for decades. The producer denies the claim that glyphosate is carcinogenic, citing research to the contrary, but findings of the Department of Justice and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may suggest that Monsanto had falsified the results of its research into the subject.
Research released in February of 2019 concluded that “a compelling link” exists between exposure to glyphosate and NHL.
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People at Risk for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma from Roundup Exposure
Individuals who spray or have sprayed roundup experience higher rates of NHL and other cancer diagnoses. This includes any of the following groups that have been exposed to the herbicide:
- Professional landscapers
- Commercial farmers
- Military personnel
- Property owners
- Homeowners
- Lawn maintenance workers
- Gardeners
Even people who live in proximity to areas where Roundup is sprayed display chromosomal DNA changes that are consistent with cancer growth.
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Common Cancer Diagnoses Associated with Roundup
Studies indicate that exposure to Roundup for as few as eight hours increases an individual’s risk of developing cancer. The most common cancer that has been connected with Roundup exposure is Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
If you worked with Roundup and doctors later diagnosed you with NHL, you should consider reaching out to a lawyer from our firm who is reviewing these cases to see if you could be eligible for a claim.
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Considering Filing a Lawsuit Against Monsanto for Your Cancer
Thousands of victims have decided to pursue legal action against Roundup producer Monsanto for the company’s failure to alert the public of the dangerous risks connected with its most popular and successful product.
By taking their cases to court, consumers made ill by Roundup put themselves in the position to receive financial compensation to recover medical costs and lost income and to acknowledge their pain and suffering meaningfully. They also motivate Monsanto to take responsibility for the dangers their product imposes on the general public.
If you file a Roundup cancer lawsuit, you will not be participating in a class-action lawsuit. Rather, plaintiffs in these lawsuits consolidate their claims as Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) in U.S. District Court. This strategy enables certain benefits, such as sharing discovery, but juries award individual claimants based on their particular illness, suffering, and other damages.
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Types of Damages You Can Recover
As is the case with other conditions that arise from dangerous products, the cancers that result from Roundup exposure are serious, overwhelming, and costly. Victims stand to face many years of expensive medical treatment and costs. The illness will affect their ability to work and to live life in the manner in which they had been accustomed to.
In representing your Roundup cancer claim, we will consult with medical professionals, economists, vocational rehabilitation experts, and life-care planning experts to determine the value of your case. Types of damages for which we might demand recovery include:
- Medical expenses
- Doctor’s fees
- Surgeon’s fees
- Prescription medicines
- Lost income
- Lost benefits
- Diminished future potential earnings
- Replacement services
- Diminished quality of life
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Loss of consortium
These include both economic (calculable financial losses) and non-economic (emotional losses) damages you endured as a result of cancer that you or a loved one developed due to the use of Roundup.
Furthermore, if you lost a loved one to cancer that developed from exposure to Roundup, we understand that no amount of money can compensate you for your loss. However, a wrongful death action against Monsanto will help motivate the company to rethink its civic and moral responsibility.
A Roundup cancer lawyer from the legal team assembled by Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. will fight for the compensation you need and the justice that your loved one deserves.
What You Can Expect from Friedman & Simon, L.L.P.
When you contact Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. for legal representation in your Roundup cancer lawsuit against Monsanto―or any personal injury legal action―you can rest assured that a Roundup cancer lawyer will represent your case passionately and aggressively.
Furthermore, you can expect consistent delivery of our four tenets of service:
- You will be consistently updated on the status of your case.
- All the liable parties will be identified.
- Communication with all parties will be handled for you – including insurers, lawyers, judges, and juries.
- A value for your case will be calculated for you – one that will satisfy your needs and account for your pain and other losses.
Finally, our multilingual staff can assist you in many different languages, including Greek, Spanish, Tamil, Bengali, and Kannada. If you cannot come to us, we will come to you. Our team meets our clients on Long Island or elsewhere in the New York metropolitan area.
Your Time for Taking Legal Action May Be Limited
Many states restrict the amount of time you have to file product liability lawsuits like those associated with Roundup claims. New York is no different. The statute of limitations to bring a personal injury case in civil court is outlined in New York Civil Practice Laws & Rules (CVP) §214. If you fail to meet this statutory deadline, you could lose your chance to seek compensation for your case.
If you lost a loved one due to cancer stemming from the use of Roundup, please accept our deepest condolences. You have a limited amount of time to bring a wrongful death action according to Estates, Powers & Trusts (EPT) §5-4.1. This statutory clock starts ticking the day of the decedent’s death.
Of course, there are exceptions. By contacting an attorney at our firm sooner rather than later, you can better assure you will file within New York’s specified time limits in your state. Do not miss your chance to get the compensation you need and deserve.
Roundup Cancer Lawyer on Long Island
Since 1991, the legal team at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. has been taking care of the legal needs of clients on Long Island who deserve compensation from negligent parties. A Roundup cancer lawyer working with our firm will apply this experience―and our sincere commitment to making Monsanto accountable for its negligence―to our fight for your compensation. Call our office today for a free, no-obligation consultation.
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