Our firm is currently evaluating potential plaintiffs for a multidistrict litigation for claims related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including aqueous film-forming foams (AFFFs), and/or perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). If you or a loved one lived in a contaminated area and were diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness, you may be eligible for substantial compensation.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with kidney cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid disease, thyroid cancer, ulcerative colitis, or liver cancer*, resulting from living in a contaminated area, call now to schedule your free consultation.
These cases can include plaintiffs who were exposed to “forever chemicals” in their drinking water or other environmental situations, such as firefighter’s foam. You could be eligible for compensation if you were:
If you or a loved one lived in one of these areas for a minimum of five years and was diagnosed with cancer or another severe illness listed above, you may be entitled to considerable compensation.
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals that have been commonly used in industrial and consumer products since the 1950s. PFAS might be found in packaging, on nonstick cookware, and even in treatments for fabrics to keep them stain resistant. There are many types of PFAS, and some of them have even been found to contaminate drinking water, affecting those who don’t come in direct contact.
According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, PFAS are made up of a carbon-fluorine bond, and “because the carbon-fluorine bond is one of the strongest, these chemicals do not degrade easily in the environment.” Scientific studies have shown that this bond is so strong that PFAS can pass through some in-home water filters.
Studies have shown that there are PFAS that are harmful to humans and animals. According to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, PFAS can cause health problems ranging from high blood pressure in pregnant women to certain types of cancer.
While there are nearly 15,000 different synthetical chemicals that are considered PFAS, the two PFAS in the spotlight right now are Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS).
Also known as fire suppressant foam, AFFF is a foam substance that is used to effectively cool a fire and coat flammable liquid. AFFF is also used in chemical plants, emergency response, oil refineries, airports, and flammable liquid storage facilities.
PFOS is a synthetic chemical that has been used since the mid-20th century for items like nonstick cookware and stain-resistant fabrics.
While this case includes plaintiffs who have been exposed to PFAS through contaminated drinking water and other environmental situations, there is a separate personal injury lawsuit against the PFAS AFFF specifically for current and former firefighters who have been affected.
If you or a loved one is a current or former firefighter who was affected by AFFF chemicals, follow the link below to learn more, and see if you qualify for substantial compensation.
AFFF Lawsuit for Current & Former Firefighters
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