Alabama Roundup Cancer Lawyers
Roundup, a weed killer manufactured by the corporation Monsanto since the 1970s, has been the center of much media and legal attention in recent years. Thousands of lawsuits against Monsanto allege that the company has failed to warn its users of the health risks of Roundup, which contains glyphosate, an herbicide that has been linked to the development of cancer in humans.
A major case was decided in 2018 when a California jury awarded a groundskeeper who was stricken with cancer $290 million – later reduced to $80 million – after the jury found that Monsanto had failed to warn about the potential cancer risk. The largest award to date occurred in May 2019 when a California jury ordered Bayer, which acquired Monsanto in 2018, to pay $2 billion to a couple who had both developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after using Roundup for decades.
In another case in the spring of 2019, Bayer was ordered to pay $80 million to a 70-year-old California man who had cancer after having used Roundup for about 30 years on his land. The jury found that Roundup was a factor in the development of his cancer.
Many of the thousands of lawsuits across the country currently pending against Monsanto are based on significant research from the Word Health Organization (WHO). In 2015, WHO found that glyphosate was “probably carcinogenic to humans.” The following year, a joint report by WHO and the United Nations showed that there were signs of a link between glyphosate exposure and the risk of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which is a cancer of the immune system.
Roundup has been widely used by farmers in Alabama for decades. Alabama farmworkers placed their trust in Roundup, not knowing of its potential harmful effects. If you live in Alabama and have been diagnosed with cancer or another serious health condition after being exposed to Roundup, be sure to contact an attorney to discuss your rights to compensation.
Contact The Driscoll Firm, LLC at The Driscoll Firm, LLC today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our experienced attorneys. We will hold this disreputable company accountable and ensure you obtain the justice and compensation you deserve.
Roundup Use in Alabama and its Harmful Effects
Agriculture is a major industry in Alabama, making up over $5 billion in sales each year. Many Alabamans work in agriculture with agriculture and forestry comprising 1 out of every 4.6 jobs in the state. Known as the “Cotton State,” cotton farming alone generates more than $100 million annually in Alabama. More than one-quarter of the glyphosate used on crops in 2016 was sprayed on cotton, according to state and federal data.
In 2016, nearly 2 million gallons of glyphosate, including Roundup, was used on Alabama crops, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The crops in Alabama most likely to have used glyphosate include soybeans, corn, cotton, and wheat.
Many serious diseases and health conditions have been linked to glyphosate, including but not limited to:
- Leukemia
- Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
- Large B-Cell Lymphoma
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma
- T-Cell Lymphoma
- Myeloma
- Cancers of the brain, lung, and prostate
- Alzheimer’s
- Diabetes
- Liver disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s disease
According to a recent analysis, glyphosate increases the cancer risk of those exposed to it by 41%. The University of Washington analysis evaluated existing glyphosate studies and found that there was a link between glyphosate exposure and a higher risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma. One of the study’s authors said they were “convinced” that glyphosate was carcinogenic, meaning it has the potential to cause cancer.
If you have been diagnosed with cancer or another illness due to your exposure to Roundup in Alabama, you deserve maximum compensation for your losses.To learn more about the link between Roundup and cancer, contact the Alabama Roundup cancer attorneys at The Driscoll Firm, llc today. We are ready to fight tirelessly for you so you can get the justice and compensation you so greatly deserve.
Who is affected by Roundup?
Roundup has been used for decades by people throughout Alabama. Some of the people in Alabama most likely to have used or currently use Roundup include:
- Landscapers
- Farmworkers
- Horticulturists
- Groundskeepers
- Community Gardeners
- Nursery Employees
- Turf or Field Managers
Even residents who live near farms that used Roundup in Alabama could potentially be exposed to its harmful side effects.At Driscoll Firm, llc, we believe Monsanto is a disreputable corporation that has refused to accept any liability for Roundup and continue to lie to the public that its product is safe to use. Clearly, Monsanto has put profits over people. Alabama farm workers and others exposed to Roundup have not been warned about the product’s cancer risks.
How Can an Alabama Roundup Lawyer Help?
The Alabama Roundup cancer lawsuit attorneys of The Driscoll Firm, LLC have the skills and experience needed to understand the links between Roundup and your disease. We can help you to understand your best legal options as we work toward building a rock-solid claim on your behalf. Our Alabama Roundup lawyers have extensive experience in holding corporations accountable for the harm they caused consumers.
Our clients come not only from Alabama but all over the United States. We will apply our knowledge, skills, and experience in helping you by:
- Providing the utmost individual attention to every detail of your case
- Understanding the link between Roundup and your medical condition
- Putting our resources in the medical and scientific fields to use. They have a very high understanding of the dangers of Roundup and how it contributes to the development of cancer
- Work to build a claim that is backed by the scientific research and the concrete evidence that you have obtained through a doctor’s evaluation
- Prepare your case as if it is going to trail, so we’ll be ready to secure a favorable verdict if it does proceed to trail
We will also represent you and your best interests during the settlement process. We have the resources and experience necessary to recover the full and fair compensation that you deserve. Our Alabama Roundup lawyers will seek to obtain all types of compensation that you may be entitled to, including but not limited to:
- Past, present, and future medical costs
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Other economic damages suffered as a result of your illness
- Punitive damages
After you contact The Driscoll Firm, LLC and determine your case to be eligible for legal action, you will have the option to either file your own claim or file as part of a class-action lawsuit. We have experience with both types of lawsuits, so it is best to consult with one of our attorneys about which route is best for you.
It’s important to note that if you decide to file an individual lawsuit is that it may become grouped into a Multi-District Litigation (MDL), which combines individual cases that share a common claim into one district court.
If a loved one died as a result of an illness caused by Roundup exposure, you can file a wrongful death lawsuit as well. Our attorneys can help you understand your legal options regarding a wrongful death claim.
Our attorneys will give your case the individual attention it deserves. We realize that, while Roundup exposure causes similar ailments in individuals, no two cases are exactly alike. We will be there to answer all your questions along the way. We will take care of all aspects of your case throughout the complex legal process so you can focus on your health and recovery.
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Our Alabama Roundup cancer lawsuit attorneys has much experience handling cases against large corporations like Monsanto. If you are not offered a full and fair settlement that will covers all your expenses, we are not afraid to take Monsanto to court. Also, our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you will not owe us any legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.
If you live in Alabama and have been diagnosed with cancer after being exposed to glyphosate, you need the skilled legal representation of The Driscoll Firm, LLC. Our compassionate and experienced lawyers will fight back against the wrongdoing and negligence of Monsanto, allowing you to obtain the justice and compensation you deserve.
We offer free and confidential initial consultations, so you have nothing to lose by speaking with with one of our skilled Alabama Roundup cancer lawsuit attorneys. Call us at 800-900-7704, fill out a contact form on our website, or chat with us live to schedule your consultation with us today.