Manganese and Parkinson's Disease

Some names for disorders that have been associated with exposure to manganese are Parkinson's disease (also parkinson disease or PD), manganese-induced Parkinsonism, manganism and manganese poisoning.  All of these disorders are diseases of a part of the brain called the basal ganglia.

The primary symptoms of manganism are fatigue, headache, speech disturbances, mask-like face, rigidity, muscle contractions, some tremors, disorientation, loss of memory, impairment of judgment, abnormal gait or difficulty in walking, and the loss of the ability to control muscular movement.

These symptoms are also symptoms of the neurological disorder known as Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the central nervous system.  Parkinson's disease can be quite difficult to diagnose at the onset.  The symptoms of Parkinson's disease can be different from person to person.  Generally it tends to begin with a periodic tremor of the hand on one side of the body.  As the condition worsens, it may affect the other side of the body as well and there may be slowness or stiffness too.  Parkinson's disease occurs in all races and in all geographic locations.

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Legal Assistance

Paul & Hanley LLP is one of the top legal firms in the nation handling toxic exposure cases (toxic torts) including manganese poisoning.  Paul & Hanley has offices located throughout California, including Berkeley, Los Angeles, Westlake Village (Los Angeles county), San Francisco, and San Diego.  Our toxic torts attorneys handle manganese exposure cases in courts throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, and across the United States.  Our in depth experience also covers malignant mesothelioma cancer caused by asbestos, as well as other toxic exposures such as lead and beryllium.

We are proud that we act as effective legal advocates for victims and families forced to face this terrible disease.  Having handled many cases over the years we have learned that it is only when negligence, and recklessness becomes expensive that corporations discovers an incentive to make the world a safer place.  This is certainly true with manganese exposure.  We practice law with honesty, integrity, care, and compassion, and understand that behind every case is a real mesothelioma victim and family, who have questions and concerns about an uncertain future.  For further information please contact us today.  For immediate assistance call us toll free at (800) 933-2244 for a free confidential consultation