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What is Lorsban?
Lorsban is the market name for Chlorpyrifos, an organophosphate insecticide patented in 1966 by Dow Chemical Company. Lorsban quickly kills invasive insects by attacking the nervous system and penetrating the surrounding soil, providing long term protection from common pests. According to the EPA, Chlorpyrifos is the “most used conventional insecticide” in the U.S. with roughly 6 million pounds used on around 10 million acres between 2009 and 2013.
Chlorpyrifos affects the nervous system of people, pets, and other animals the same way it affects the target pest. It’s most efficiently absorbed by inhalation or ingestion. Because it is largely used on and around farm lands, agricultural employees are at highest risk of exposure -- either by direct handling or crop duster blowover. Residue can also be tracked into the employee’s home even if they do not live on the property where the insecticide application occurred, which means their children are also vulnerable to exposure.
Signs and symptoms of acute exposure can appear within minutes and range in symptoms. Many people experience respiratory problems along with swelling around the eyes and vomiting. These effects can last for days or even weeks. During this time, the body is replacing the depleted enzymes in the nervous system so it can function normally again. Even worse, some children are exposed over long periods of time without immediate signs resulting in lasting cognitive harm. Even without pronounced reaction symptoms children exposed to Lorsban during pregnancy or up to age 5 have a high rate of learning disabilities and cognitive impairment.
Chlorpyrifos affects the nervous system of people, pets, and other animals the same way it affects the target pest. It’s most efficiently absorbed by inhalation or ingestion. Because it is largely used on and around farm lands, agricultural employees are at highest risk of exposure -- either by direct handling or crop duster blowover. Residue can also be tracked into the employee’s home even if they do not live on the property where the insecticide application occurred, which means their children are also vulnerable to exposure.
Signs and symptoms of acute exposure can appear within minutes and range in symptoms. Many people experience respiratory problems along with swelling around the eyes and vomiting. These effects can last for days or even weeks. During this time, the body is replacing the depleted enzymes in the nervous system so it can function normally again. Even worse, some children are exposed over long periods of time without immediate signs resulting in lasting cognitive harm. Even without pronounced reaction symptoms children exposed to Lorsban during pregnancy or up to age 5 have a high rate of learning disabilities and cognitive impairment.
While the symptoms of Lorsban exposure will vary from person to person, some of the most common signs include:
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Exposure to small amounts of chlorpyrifos can cause a multitude of side effects:
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More severe exposure can cause:
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Brain Damage Linked to Lorsban Exposure
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Decades of research has repeatedly concluded that children who were exposed prenatally or before age 5 to Chlorpyrifos, suffered debilitating brain injuries followed by:
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Lorsban & child development Lawsuit
All across the nation, parents are faced with the reality of costly medical needs their children have after exposure to Lorsban. The unfortunate reality is that many hardworking parents find themselves buried by the costs of caring for a child whose medical needs are directly resulting from another party’s negligence. Dow Chemical Co. may have knowingly exposed many people – including pregnant women – to the toxic chemical Lorsban, which, according to extensive research, may have greatly increased the risk of the development of a birth defect in their child. This is an egregious injustice.
We are taking a stand. We believe that children harmed by Lorsban and their parents should not have to fight alone. If your child was exposed to Lorsban and later diagnosed with a cognitive disability we want to help. Our Lorsban birth defect lawyers are here to fight back against the liable parties that have harmed your child.
We are taking a stand. We believe that children harmed by Lorsban and their parents should not have to fight alone. If your child was exposed to Lorsban and later diagnosed with a cognitive disability we want to help. Our Lorsban birth defect lawyers are here to fight back against the liable parties that have harmed your child.
How We Can Help
Our experienced team of trial lawyers will thoroughly investigate your claim and then seek to hold Dow Chemical Co. accountable for the damages your child has suffered as a result of Lorsban exposure.
Depending on the circumstances of your case, our dedicated and experienced team of Lorsban child injury attorneys will fight to help you seek the following forms of compensation:
Depend on our trustworthy and compassionate Lorsban child injury lawyers to deliver the results you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Depending on the circumstances of your case, our dedicated and experienced team of Lorsban child injury attorneys will fight to help you seek the following forms of compensation:
- Economic Damages: This can include compensation for medical bills, lost income, loss of earning capacity, out-of-pocket expenses related to your child's disability, and more.
- Non-Economic Damages: This refers to any physical, mental, or emotional damages suffered by you and your child that were caused by the responsible party. This can include compensation for pain and suffering, loss of consortium, psychological damages, and more.
Depend on our trustworthy and compassionate Lorsban child injury lawyers to deliver the results you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation.
