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893 pedestrians were killed on roadways in California in 2018, and over 14,000 pedestrians were injured in the state that year, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety. California is widely known for its sunny weather, so between the weather and California’s sizable population, it’s no surprise that more pedestrians are killed in California …

Paraquat manufacturers have known for years that there has been a link between paraquat and Parkinson’s disease. Unfortunately, these manufacturers continue to sell this harmful product, despite the serious health risks. While still widely used in the U.S., paraquat has been banned by 32 countries. The Paraquat Parkinson’s Disease Connection The herbicide paraquat essentially destroys …

Parkinson’s disease is classified as a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement. The symptoms of the disease progressively worsen as dopamine levels drop in the brain. Dopamine is produced in a part of the brain called the substantia nigra. When dopamine levels drop to 60 percent, symptoms of the disease will begin to appear. Overview …

Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers is no longer actively retaining Nexplanon victims. Nexplanon is a birth control implant that is placed in the arm. Nexplanon works more than 99 percent of the time. It is advertised as working just as well as the pill, but without the inconvenience of having to take a pill every day. …

The personal injury lawyers at Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers will fight to protect the rights of car accident victims and ensure they receive the compensation they deserve for pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. If you have been involved in an accident, there are important steps to take after a motor …

Gerber is perhaps the largest and most well-known manufacturer of baby food in the United States. Gerber was founded in 1927 in Fremont, Michigan, and American parents have been trusting their products for almost 100 years. Unfortunately, it has recently made the news that some Gerber baby foods may contain toxic heavy metals, which may …

Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers Accident Injury Lawyers is no longer actively retaining Nexplanon victims. Merck, the makers of the birth control implant known as Nexplanon, is facing lawsuits alleging that the implants have caused blood clots which can lead to potentially fatal complications like: Stroke Heart attack Deep vein thrombosis Pulmonary embolism Nadrich Accident Injury …

Memory problems, trouble breathing, a persistent cough, changes in balance, or shaky hands are just some of the symptoms that could be the result of chemical exposure. If you believe you were exposed to harmful chemicals, you may be eligible to file a chemical exposure lawsuit. This article discusses the most current list of chemical …

Technology in the legal field has come far in the past few decades, but not all law firms have kept up. Unfortunately, legal organizations that fail to incorporate new tech can easily be eclipsed by their more technologically advanced counterparts. To remain competitive in an evolving market, many law firms have embraced technology to improve their …

A new study has found that carbon quantum dots derived from citric acid may protect dopaminergic neurons from being killed by paraquat. The study suggests that the carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are a potentially viable treatment for Parkinson’s disease (PD), as well as other neurodegenerative diseases. Dopaminergic neurons are neurons that produce dopamine, which our …

The topic of toxic baby foods with heavy metals has been widely discussed since a February 2021 U.S. House of Representatives Staff Report discovered that several store-bought baby foods contained high levels of heavy metals. That report found that certain baby foods contained: As much as 177 times FDA’s allowable level of lead As much …

A wrongful death lawsuit filed in United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois on July 19 claims that a Louisiana man developed Parkinson’s disease and died from the disease as a result of his exposure to paraquat. The lawsuit was filed against Syngenta. The lawsuit is now one of around 1,300 lawsuits that have …