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Firefighting Foam Cancer Lawsuit [2023] | AFFF Contains Chemicals Linked to Cancer
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» Firefighting Foam Cancer Lawsuit [2023] | AFFF Contains Chemicals Linked to Cancer
Last Updated: May 3rd, 2023
Firefighting Foam Cancer Lawsuit Overview
Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) has been used to suppress dangerous fires in settings such as military bases, airports, chemical manufacturing plants, and other industrial facilities since it was first produced in the 1960s by 3M and the US Navy.
AFFF firefighting foam contains PFAS chemicals, also known as “forever chemicals”, that have been linked to several types of cancer and other health problems.
If you or a loved one have been exposed to AFFF and subsequently received a cancer diagnosis, you may be eligible to file a Firefighting Foam Cancer Lawsuit.
These lawsuits aim to hold AFFF manufacturers liable for injuries and damages associated with AFFF exposure.
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AFFF firefighting foam is produced as a concentrate and mixed with water when used to fight fires, specifically Class B fires that are fueled by liquids such as oil, chemicals, jet fuel, and more.
AFFF firefighting foam produces a film that cuts off a fire’s oxygen supply and ensures that it won’t reignite.
The firefighting foam has been an efficient and effective way to put out dangerous fuel fires for decades.
AFFF firefighting foam has largely been replaced by fire suppression methods that do not contain toxic chemicals like PFAS, but due to their long shelf life and their efficiency in fighting hard to control fires, they are still used in extreme situations.
People who may have been regularly exposed to firefighting foam are typically people whose work duties include using or transporting firefighting foam products. Individuals are also may suffer PFAS exposure through contaminated drinking water.
People who are most likely to suffer from occupational exposure to PFAS in firefighting foam include:
Airport and military firefighters
Municipal firefighters
Industrial workers in oil refineries and other similar facilities
Those who worked on a flight deck
Those who worked for AFFF Manufacturers
Those who transported AFFF Firefighting Foam
Those who worked for an incinerator facility disposing of firefighting foam
The AFFF MDL has been formed in the US District Court: District of South Carolina. MDL stands for “multidistrict litigation“. MDL is a special federal legal procedure designed to speed the process of handling complex litigations by consolidating cases and addressing all pretrial procedures in one court.
When a large number of people who have all been affected by the same thing file individual lawsuits, the federal court system allows for the consolidation of these cases into an MDL to make them easier to manage.
Experienced Firefighting Foam Attorneys can help you through every step of the legal process. The main things Firefighting Foam Lawyers can help you with are:
Gathering evidence for your AFFF Lawsuit.
Assessing your damages and the cost of being exposed to firefighting foam.
Determining liability for your injuries, and identifying the parties responsible for your cancer diagnosis.
Guiding you through the legal process, answering your questions, and working your case.
Working hard to achieve a settlement for your AFFF Foam Cancer Lawsuit.
Our law firm operates on a contingency fee basis, which means that our Firefighting Foam Attorneys DO NOT charge for their legal representation unless your case wins. If you are not awarded a settlement for your AFFF Lawsuit, you do not have to pay a cent in legal fees.
What Cancer Diagnoses Have Been Linked to AFFF Exposure?
AFFF firefighting foam, and PFAS chemicals by association, may be linked to numerous cancers.
AFFF manufacturers either knew, or should have known, that their products contained toxic chemicals linked to cancer and other medical issues.
Cancers related to AFFF exposure may include the following:
Bladder cancer
Breast cancer
Colon cancer
Kidney cancer
Liver cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Prostate cancer
Rectal cancer
Testicular cancer
Thyroid cancer
Lymphoma
Leukemia
Neuroendocrine tumors
Mesothelioma
The most common cancer diagnoses seen in current AFFF lawsuits include prostate cancer, testicular cancer, kidney cancer and pancreatic cancer.
If you or a loved one developed cancer after being exposed to AFFF firefighting foam, you may qualify to file an AFFF foam lawsuit and seek financial compensation for your injuries and diagnoses.
Who is at Risk for Exposure to AFFF Firefighting Foam?
People exposed to AFFF include firefighters, airport workers, military firefighters, industrial workers, and people who live nearby facilities that use AFFF, which can potentially contaminate water supplies.
Others at an increased risk for developing cancer include workers tasked with producing, transporting, and cleaning up firefighting foam.
PFAS Chemicals in AFFF Firefighting Foam: Studies Link Forever Chemicals to Numerous Health Problems
Various bodies of research from institutions like the Environmental Protection Agency, National Research Council, Centers for Disease Control, and others have found the potential dangers of PFAS chemicals, known as forever chemicals, to be linked to a number of cancers.
Research studies on the associations of PFAS exposure and cancer are listed below:
JHEP Reports: Exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in a multiethnic cohort
Action Taken to Limit AFFF Exposure and Use
Multiple institutions and agencies are taking steps to limit the use of firefighting foam that contain PFAS chemicals.
These actions amount to replacing AFFF firefighting foam and phasing out usage entirely.
The Pentagon as of late has been a catalyst for changes regarding AFFF firefighting foam usage, announcing new firefighting foam products to be used by military service members starting next year.
The Federal Aviation Administration is leading research efforts to replace AFFF products in airports across the country, creating new formulas that do not contain dangerous chemicals like PFAS.
The U.S. Department of Defense has also been involved in the considerations for replacement firefighting foam technologies, presenting a plan in 2022 for phasing out AFFF firefighting foam usage.
Do You Qualify to File a Firefighting Foam Cancer Lawsuit?
AFFF exposure has been linked to a variety of health problems, including an increased risk for cancer diagnosis among other tragic health impacts.
If you or a loved one have been exposed to AFFF and subsequently developed cancer, you may be eligible to file an AFFF Lawsuit.
If a loved one has tragically passed away due to cancer diagnosis potentially linked to AFFF exposure, you may also qualify to file an AFFF firefighting foam lawsuit on their behalf.
Gathering Evidence for AFFF Firefighting Foam Lawsuits
Evidence is extremely important in AFFF foam lawsuits.
Anything and everything that documents one’s exposure to firefighting foam should be presented to the personal injury lawyers representing you in court.
Evidence in AFFF Cancer Lawsuits may include:
Medical records
Cancer diagnosis information
Employment records
History of AFFF exposure
Personal and witness testimony
Any other information validating exposure to firefighting foam
Your AFFF lawyers will help you to gather and preserve your evidence so that your claim is kept strong and viable.
Damages in an AFFF Cancer Lawsuit
Damages refer to the total economic and non-economic losses incurred as a result of exposure to firefighting foam.
Cancer treatment can be incredibly expensive, and those medical expenses will be included in a claim for financial compensation.
Damages in an AFFF cancer lawsuit may include:
Medical Expenses
Future medical bills
Lost wages
Pain and suffering, emotional distress
Lost earning ability
Loss of enjoyment of life
Permanent disability
Loss of consortium
Other compensatory and punitive damages
Determining Liability in AFFF Lawsuits
Liability in AFFF lawsuits may be spread over a multitude of large companies and AFFF manufacturers.
Your firefighting foam lawyers will be able to determine what companies may be responsible for your cancer diagnosis.
Liability depends on your employment history, history of exposure to firefighting foam, and more.
Contact a law firm for more information on filing AFFF cancer lawsuits.
TorHoerman Law: Your Firefighting Foam Cancer Lawyers
TorHoerman Law is accepting clients in all 50 states for firefighting foam cancer lawsuits.
Our law firm has extensive experience litigating cases against big companies, and we’ve secured over $4 billion in financial compensation for people harmed at no fault of their own.
If you or a loved one were exposed to AFFF and subsequently developed cancer, you may qualify to file an AFFF Foam Cancer Lawsuit.
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