Paraquat Parkinson's Settlement Calculator
Paraquat (herbicide) MDL 3004 settlements for Parkinson's disease linked to occupational exposure. Tier system by disease severity and exposure years.
| Medical specials (current + future) | — |
| Lost wages (current + future) | — |
| Pain and suffering (multiplier × specials) | — |
| Gross damages | — |
| Comparative negligence reduction | — |
| Settlement after fault | — |
| Attorney fee | — |
| Plaintiff net recovery | — |
Paraquat MDL consolidates Parkinson's disease claims from licensed pesticide applicators, farmers, and farmworkers. Settlement framework being negotiated. Compensation tiered by disease severity, age at diagnosis, and documented exposure.
Components of Damages
Economic damages: medical bills (current + future), lost wages (current + future earning capacity), property damage, out-of-pocket expenses. Non-economic damages: pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of consortium, disfigurement. Punitive damages rare and capped in most states.
Pain & Suffering Multiplier
Typical multipliers: minor injuries 1.5-2× specials, moderate 2-3×, severe/permanent 3-5×, catastrophic 5-10×. For paraquat settlement, typical range is 4-7× medical specials. Multiplier increases with permanence, visible scarring, life disruption.
Comparative Negligence
Pure comparative (CA, NY, FL, AK, AZ, KY, LA, MS, MO, NM, RI, SD, WA): recover reduced by your % fault. Modified comparative 50% bar (most states): no recovery if 50%+ at fault. 4 states still pure contributory: zero recovery if 1%+ at fault (AL, MD, NC, VA, DC).
Attorney Fees & Costs
Personal injury attorneys typically work on contingency: 33% of settlement (pre-litigation) to 40% (post-filing), 45% (trial). Plus case costs (depositions, experts, court fees) deducted from gross. Net to client = gross − attorney fee − case costs − liens.
Last updated May 2026. Sources: EPA Paraquat, MDL 3004 Southern Illinois.