Parkinson’s Disease


If you or a loved one developed Parkinson’s Disease after exposure to toxic chemicals, Bell Legal Group is here to help. Most individuals may not even know they have been exposed!

Lawsuits involving Boston Scientific defibrillators are being filed across the country alleging that defects may cause life-threatening cardiac arrest or death.

Currently, Bell Legal Group is investigating claims where individuals:

  • Have been exposed to environmental pollutants or industrial products, and
  • Have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

Our firm represents toxic chemical exposure victims nationwide.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease after exposure to harmful chemicals, please reach out to our attorneys online or call us at 843-438-7480 to tell us your story!

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Here are some key points about toxic chemical exposure and Parkinson’s Disease:


People who have developed Parkinson’s Disease from exposure to toxic chemicals may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit against those responsible for their exposure, such as employers, manufacturers, and/or distributors.

Industries known to use hazardous chemicals:

  • Aircraft and aerospace
  • Car mechanics
  • Carpet cleaning
  • Chemical manufacturing
  • Dry cleaning
  • Electronics
  • Integrated iron and steel manufacturing
  • Machinery manufacturing and repair
  • Oil refineries
  • Pulp and paper manufacturing
  • Railroad workers
  • Rubber manufacturing
  • Pesticide and fungicide production
  • Textile manufacturing
  • Farming
  • Golf Courses
Oil refinery.

Increased risk of exposure may be associated with the following:


  • Aircraft workers – Exposure to cleaning solvents and degreasers
  • Dry Cleaners – Exposure to chemical solvents
  • Welders and Fabricators – Exposure to welding fumes
  • Locomotive Conductors and Engineers – Work in enclosed environments where diesel exhaust accumulates, handle equipment treated with solvents
  • Car Mechanics – Use degreasers, chlorinated solvents, and fuel-based cleaners
  • Railroad Shop and Maintenance Workers – Clean and maintain engines and parts using solvent-based products, apply concentrated mixtures of herbicides and pesticides along tracks.
  • Residence proximate to a Golf Course – Reside within 1 to 3 miles of a golf course
  • Signal Maintainers and Electricians – Use cleaners and degreasing chemicals
  • Herbicide Applicators and Agricultural Workers – Mix, load and apply pesticides and herbicides
  • Bridge and Building Workers – Paint, clean, and maintain infrastructure using solvent mixtures
  • Machinist – Work with metalworking fluids and cleaning solvents

How Will I Know if I Qualify?


To qualify for a potential Parkinson’s Disease lawsuit, you must show that you were exposed to toxic chemicals that have been scientifically linked to Parkinson’s Disease. Medical documentation of your diagnosis and your exposure history will be crucial to building a strong case.

If you or your loved one worked in one of these industries and has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease contact Bell Legal Group today.

J. Edward Bell III

Founder and Senior Partner

South Carolina attorney Ed Bell founded Bell Legal Group more than 40 years ago. With offices in Georgetown, SC, and Raleigh, NC, he focuses his practice on a variety of cases such as medical malpractice, personal injury, automobile safety and defects, product liability, environmental law, police misconduct, and prison abuse.

J.Edward Bell III

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