Massachusetts Roundup Injury Lawsuit Attorneys
Introduction
Roundup is a herbicide product manufactured by Monsanto that is intended for use a weed killer. However it has come to light that an alarming number of people have become harmed by glyphosate, an active ingredient found in Roundup. As a result, there have been a series of litigations filed throughout the country against Monsanto, claiming the produce has caused users of the product to develop different types of cancers. If you or a loved one has suffered health issues linked to the herbicide Roundup, you’re not alone, and you may be eligible to file a claim and receive compensation for your injuries caused by Roundup.
Background About Roundup
This product was introduced by Monsanto in the 1970s and ever since has been used as by thousands as a weed killer. The main problem with Roundup is glyphosate which has shown to cause cancer. Specifically, it has been shown to cause different types of cancer. The most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
The Litigation Against Monsanto
Because of the number of people that have come out and pursued claims and lawsuits against Monsanto (and now Bayer) this litigation has been consolidated into a MDL, or Multidistrict litigation. The Roundup MDL has made the filing of and litigation against Monsanto/Bayer smoother and more efficient. These lawsuits filed on behalf of people who have contracted cancer from using Roundup seek to hold the manufacturer liable for all harms and injuries that product has caused to so many.
Who Is Eligible to File a Roundup Claim and Lawsuit?
Anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer and who has used Roundup may be entitled to receive compensation for these serious injuries. This compensation, although it can’t reverse the cancer diagnosis, would help pay for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and all other losses and damage that Roundup exposure caused to the user of the product.
How to Get Started:
If you have previously used Roundup weedkiller and been diagnosed with cancer, then you can consult for free a Roundup injury lawyer. Keep in mind that these cases have strictly enforced statutes of limitations. This means if you fail to file your claim within a given period of time, then your claim may be time-barred forever. That means that even if you have a strong case, if you don’t file it in time, then you will walk with nothing.
Call the Earley Law Group Injury Lawyers today at 617 444 7777 for a free consultation to see if you have a legal claim for compensation against Monsanto/Bayer for your injuries caused by using Roundup.