Published February 20, 2026 · Parkinson's Lawsuit Help
The strength of a paraquat Parkinson's case depends on documentation. Plaintiffs with thorough exposure records and a clean clinical diagnosis recover more — both in settlement and at trial. Here is what to gather and how to handle gaps.
Medical documentation
Neurologist notes confirming Parkinson's diagnosis, ideally from a movement disorder specialist. Imaging reports (MRI, DaT-SPECT if available). Medication history showing response to dopaminergic therapy. Records of any prior referrals related to movement, tremor, or balance complaints.
Exposure documentation — employment
Pay stubs and tax records showing agricultural employment. Statements from former employers and supervisors describing your job duties. Equipment records showing what was sprayed and when. Photos of you in the field, in protective gear, or with sprayers.
Exposure documentation — applicator records
If you held a state pesticide applicator license, those records are gold. State agriculture departments retain license history and continuing-education records. EPA Worker Protection Standard records may also be available.
Witness statements
Co-workers, family members, and neighbors can corroborate exposure. Sworn statements describing what they saw — paraquat being mixed, sprayed, or stored — can fill gaps in employer records.
Handling missing records
Many older agricultural employers no longer exist. Many migrant workers were never on official payroll. Witness testimony, your own consistent statements, and circumstantial evidence (where you lived, what crops grew nearby) can substitute. Don't let missing records discourage you from a case review.
Preserving what you have
If you have photos, license records, employment records, or contemporaneous notes, preserve them. Make digital copies. Provide them to your legal team as early as possible.
Get a free case review
If you or a family member were exposed to paraquat and have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, request a free case review. It takes 15 to 30 minutes by phone, costs nothing, and locks in your place while settlement options remain open. Check eligibility or call (717) 724-7503.