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Fire Suppressant Foam Lawsuit: Everything You Need To Know

Fire Suppressant Foam Lawsuit: Everything You Need To Know

If you or a loved one has come into contact with fire suppressant foam and were diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness, you may be eligible for substantial compensation.

If you or a loved one has come into contact with fire suppressant foam and were diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness, you may be eligible for substantial compensation.

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What Do Hughes & Coleman Personal Injury Lawyers Do for Fire Suppressant Foam Victims?

Hughes & Coleman 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).

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How Does Hughes & Coleman Help Victims of the Fire Suppressant Foam Lawsuit?

How Does Hughes & Coleman Help Victims of the Fire Suppressant Foam Lawsuit?

  • Help them understand their rights.
  • Conduct thorough investigations.
  • Negotiate with insurance companies.
  • Provide guidance and support.
  • Support medical treatment coordination so that you can recover from your injuries.
  • Work hard to ensure victims get the compensation they deserve.

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Let us handle the legal red tape while you and your family spend time healing.

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We don’t charge fees in the event that you are unable to recover compensation.

Over $1 Billion Recovered for Our Clients

We strive to help our clients achieve the results they deserve from their injury claims.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Suppressant Foam Lawsuits

This case can include current and former firefighters who were exposed to AFFF in fire suppressant foam. You may be eligible for compensation if you:

  • Are or were a firefighter who used fire suppressant foam containing AFFF
  • Have been diagnosed with any of the following:
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Liver Cancer*
  • Testicular Cancer
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Ulcerative Colitis

*Liver cancer cases must not have a history of alcoholism or other alcohol-related liver disease or damage. If you are unsure if your liver cancer is connected to alcohol use or AFFF, please contact us today for a consultation.

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 specific case requires the plaintiffs to be current or former firefighters, there is another lawsuit for plaintiffs exposed to PFOS and AFFF which includes plaintiffs who have been exposed to AFFF through contaminated drinking water and other environmental situations.

If you or a loved one was exposed to PFOS or AFFF in contaminated drinking water and was diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness, contact us today for a free case evaluation: 800-800-4600. 

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1256 Campbell Ln #201
Bowling Green, KY 42104

(270) 782-6000

2110 N Dixie Hwy #102
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

(270) 737-0640

211 E New Circle Rd
Lexington, KY 40505

(859) 260-1722

5004 Poplar Level Rd
Louisville, KY 40219

(502) 585-4025

3618 Dixie Hwy
Louisville, KY 40216

(502) 585-4693

725 Speckman Rd
Louisville, KY 40243

(502) 313-6763

446 James Robertson Pkwy #100
Nashville, TN 37219

(615) 255-9100

323 N Riverside Dr #100
Clarksville, TN 37040

(931) 546-7200

622 W 7th St
Columbia, TN 38401

(931) 505-7040

126 W Eastland Ave
Gallatin, TN 37066

(615) 451-4288

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Murfreesboro, TN 37129

(615) 907-0687