Monterey Roundup Cancer Lawyers

Roundup is a product that been used frequently by everyone from household gardeners to industrial facility workers. The product has long been trusted to kill troublesome weeds while keeping its users safe. However, recent evidence indicates that the product might not be as safe as its manufacturers promised.

In July 2019, an Oakland, California judge awarded over $86 million to a couple who developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after using Roundup on residential properties. The ruling came after a California man was awarded $80 million earlier this year after developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and a former groundskeeper with terminal cancer tied to Roundup was awarded $78 million in 2018.

If you have been diagnosed with cancer after exposure to Roundup, you might be entitled to substantial compensation. The The Driscoll Firm, LLC can evaluate your case for free and help you understand your legal options. Take the first step in getting the justice you deserve. Call us today at 800-900-7704 or contact us online for a free consultation.

Do I need an attorney to file a Roundup lawsuit?

The company Bayer, which bought Roundup and all Monsanto products in June 2019, is a conglomerate with high-powered attorneys and insurance representatives trained to protect the company’s reputation and pocketbook. Insurance agents for large companies typically move quickly to contact people who have claims against them to try to talk them into low settlements. Thousands of people have filed lawsuits against Bayer and Monsanto for Roundup’s life-threatening impacts, but many of these accusers will not get fair compensation.

To win a case against this massive company and get fair compensation, you’ll have to prove that Roundup exposure caused your cancer. This is a stressful and cumbersome process to undertake when you’re just trying to deal with Roundup’s devastating effects. A top-quality attorney can help ease this burden by gathering the evidence needed to prove the connection between your medical condition and your use of this dangerous product

Don’t let this company get away with knowingly putting you in harm’s way. Use a Roundup cancer lawsuit attorney who understands the tricks that large corporations use to avoid or reduce the amounts they owe to the innocent people they have harmed. Contact The Driscoll Firm, LLC today to get the justice you deserve.

Why should I contact the Monterey Roundup cancer lawyers at The Driscoll Firm, LLC to handle my case?

At The Driscoll Firm, LLC, we have the experience you need to get maximum compensation for your Roundup cancer lawsuit. Don’t settle for less than you deserve. We have helped thousands of clients just like you get justice and recover from catastrophic injuries caused by the negligence of others. Our compassionate attorneys are here to answer your questions and give you the personalized attention you need in this difficult time.

What types of Roundup cancer cases does The Driscoll Firm, LLC handle?

Monterey County is home to fertile lands and gorgeous coastlines. Agricultural workers in the area toil to produce fruits and vegetables like lettuce, strawberries, and broccoli that nourish people across the world. Meanwhile, groundskeepers and nursery workers strive to maintain the beautiful landscaping around illustrious neighborhoods like Jacks Peak. Unfortunately, these beautiful and fruitful lands are some of the areas that have been most exposed to Roundup and its harmful effects.

People who are most likely to have been exposed to Roundup include:

• Nursery or garden center employees
• Farmers and farmworkers
• Neighbors that live or lived by commercial farms
• Groundskeepers
• Everyday people and volunteers who tend to personal and community gardens
• Landscapers

If you think that Roundup exposure contributed to your cancer, you might be able to get compensation. Legal options typically include participating in:

• A class-action lawsuit, which involves one suit that represents multiple plaintiffs, or
• Multi-District litigation (MDL), which is where several individual suits are handled in a single setting

Contact The Driscoll Firm, LLC today for a free consultation to help you figure out which type of lawsuit is best for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

It’s frightening dealing with the aftermath of Roundup exposure and its hazards, and at The Driscoll Firm, LLC, we want to help you through this difficult time. We’ve included answers to some of the most frequent questions we receive about Roundup cancer lawsuits to help you understand your rights and options.

Is there any evidence that Roundup causes cancer?

In 2015, the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer classified glyphosate – a primary ingredient in Roundup – as a “possible human carcinogen.” This determination and other evidence were used in three landmark cases across California, where judges awarded more than $250 million to people impacted by Roundup. In these cases, the courts determined that Roundup’s manufacturer knew that it was possible the product could cause cancer, and they failed to warn users of this risk.

What is glyphosate?

Glyphosate is one of the primary ingredients in Roundup. This chemical is typically used to kill weeds or unwelcome plants, and it works by obstructing an enzyme that plants need to grow. The glyphosate can stay in the soil as long as six months.

Where could I have come in contact with Roundup?

Whether in the Salinas River Valley or Carmel-by-the-Sea – wherever you’ve been in Monterey, you could have come in contact with Roundup since the product is used in the Monterey area so often. The most common ways that people are exposed are through the skin, eyes, or lungs.

You might have inhaled Roundup, gotten it in your eyes, or absorbed it through your skin if you were nearby when the chemical was sprayed. Similarly, you might have been accidentally exposed to Roundup if you touched a surface, such as a plant leaf, that had been treated with the product. Furthermore, if you drank water containing the chemical or ate food that was sprayed with the product, you might have been exposed.

What are the side effects of Roundup exposure?

Roundup exposure has been tied to multiple serious medical conditions, such as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and other cancers that can take up to 10 years to emerge, according to news reports.

Additionally, Roundup’s primary active ingredient glyphosate has been linked to other life-threatening conditions, such as:

• Birth defects
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Parkinson’s disease
• Diabetes
• Respiratory illnesses
• Lymphoma, leukemia, brain cancer, and various other cancers
• Heart disease
• Multiple sclerosis
• Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS)
• Liver disease
• Thyroid problems
• Depression
• Digestive issues
• Reproductive problems
• Autism
• Obesity

Could I get compensation if Roundup harmed me?

You should be able to trust that when companies say products like Roundup are safe, then they won’t cause you harm. When companies fail in this duty of care to their customers, they must be held accountable.  If you believe your medical condition was caused by exposure to Roundup, you might be owed compensation to help you recover.

Things that compensation might cover include:

• Future and current medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Reduced earning capacity
• Disability accommodations
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress

If your loved one died from a condition tied to Roundup exposure, no amount of money would ever make up for their loss. However, you could be legally entitled to compensation to help you cover some damages caused by this devastating product. Damages might include:

• Pain and suffering
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Loss of services performed by the deceased
• Lost companionship

Is it too late to file a Roundup lawsuit?

A knowledgeable Roundup cancer attorney can evaluate your case and help determine which deadlines are applicable in your circumstance. According to California law, you typically have only two years to file a claim after an injury or wrongful death.

However, there is a clause in this “statute of limitations” that says you actually have two years to file from the date you became aware or suspected that someone else’s neglect contributed to your injury. Additionally, if you believe Roundup exposure might have caused your loved one’s death, you must file a claim within six months of their death or two years of their injury – whichever period expires later.

Contact the Roundup cancer lawsuit lawyers at The Driscoll Firm, LLC today

At The Driscoll Firm, LLC, we care about the pain you’re going through and want to help you recover. You and your friends and neighbors throughout Monterey county work hard to support your community and the entire country, and you should be able to trust that the tools and products you use are safe.  Roundup’s manufacturer betrayed this trust, and they should be held accountable.

If you or your loved one has developed cancer or another devastating medical condition after exposure to Roundup, we want to help you get the compensation you are owed. Our compassionate Roundup cancer lawsuit attorneys have years of experience fighting against the negligence of major corporations, and we want to help you get back on the road to recovery.

Don’t wait to get the justice and compensation you deserve.  Call us today at 800-900-7704 or by live chat for a free consultation. We won’t charge you unless we help you win your case.