Fresno Pesticide & Chemical Exposure Lawyers

If you live in Fresno, the Central Valley or throughout California, pesticides are utilized with high frequency.  Some are dangerous and some are less dangerous, but they ALL can be dangerous.  Many farmworkers or nearby residents of farming communities are exposed to dangerous pesticide chemicals daily and do nothing about it.

If you or a family member are suffering from an illness or symptoms that may be related to pesticide chemical exposure, it is critical to inquire about whether nearby properties are applying pesticide chemicals near you.   Pesticide Applicators are licensed and governed by the State of California.

They must follow rules and are required to provide advanced notice of dangerous applications but do not always follow the rules.  Below are some of the signs or symptoms one may experience resulting from exposure to deadly pesticides or chemicals.

What are the typical symptoms of pesticide illness or exposure?  Depending on the pesticide chemicals and the amount of exposure, you may experience the following illnesses or symptoms:

Any of these can be a result of ingestion, inhalation or direct contact with the skin.  These symptoms could be delayed as long as a day after the exposure, according to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.

I f you have been exposed to pesticides or chemicals and experienced physical symptoms or illness, you should consider the source of the application.  Typically, a pesticide exposure may occur in a variety of ways.

Many times, an exposure may be due to pesticide drift when a nearby property or pesticide applicator is attempting to rid a plant or crop of pests.

Some of the pesticide chemicals utilized by pest control companies, private or certified applicators are not utilized properly and according to their labeling.

As a result of this, negligent applications of pesticides and other chemicals more frequently that we think.

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