Fire Fighter Foam (AFFF) Cash Settlement update
Fire Fighter Foam (AFFF) Cash Settlement update
For years, official AFFF makers used toxic substances called PFAS in their burn-resistant foam that may cause cancer. The majority of firefighters who have developed the condition as a result of PFAS exposure have sued foam manufacturers to have their medical expenses covered. For more information on pursuing an AFFF settlement, see the links below.
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About The AFFF Claim All About:
There has been aqueous film-forming foam or (AFFF), which contains dangerous chemicals such as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances also know as (PFAS), and been used at Airports and military bases since the 1960s. However, this foam has been associated with an increased risk of cancer and other serious diseases, as its tinier parts do not break down naturally. The chemicals can persist in foam indefinitely as it does not break down organically and are often dangerous for the environment. PFAS can accumulate in the human body for decades, causing cancer and other diseases to form.
To support the argument that occupational exposure and cancer diagnosis caused the illness, numerous firefighters have chosen to pursue filing AFFF lawsuits to bring attention to the uses of AFFFs and to seek financial compensation for their injuries.
If you were employed as a civilian or military firefighter and you were diagnosed with this condition due to the PFAS exposure you were exposed to AFFF as part of your work as a firefighter. Serna & Associates PLLC may be able to file an AFFF Lawsuit on your behalf you to pursue compensation for your injuries and other damages.
What you need to know: about Settlement Compensation
A verdict in AFFF Lawsuits can present two possibilities for compensation:
AFFF Lawsuit Settlement: In a settlement between an injured party and the manufacturers of fluorochemical firefighting foam (AFFF), both parties will sometimes agree to a Settlement sum. (The sum that the injured party seeks from the AFFF manufacturing companies, this can happen with out going to court).
AFFF Verdict: The matter may end up in a trial regardless of whether or not a settlement is reached. During the trial, both the parties are given an opportunity to present their case and a judge and jury determine what the result should be in the form of a verdict.
What Type Of Health Conditions Quality For AFFF Settlemnts
• Kidney Cancer• Pancreatic Cancer• Testicular Cancer • Prostate Cancer• Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma• Bladder Cancer• Thyroid Cancer• Liver Cancer• Breast Cancer • Ulcerative Colitis
Qualifying Criteria
• The person must have been a civilian or military firefighter or exposed to or used firefighting foam on the job or in training.
• If NOT a firefighter, person must have a minimum of ten exposure events to the firefighting foam.
• The Person must not be a minor.
• The person must have been exposed to firefighting foam after 1960.
• The person must have been diagnosed with one of the following: kidney cancer, pancreatic cancer, testicular cancer, prostate cancer, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, bladder cancer, thyroid cancer, liver cancer, breast cancer or Ulcerative Colitis.
• The person must have developed one of the qualifying injuries at least 6 months after the first exposure to the product
• The person must not be currently represented by an attorney
If you or a loved one developed cancer as a result of using AFFF while being an active firefighter do not hesitate to contact the team at Serna & Associates PLLC. Go to our informational page www.usproductdefects.com or call us at 1-877-822-1212.
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