Firefighting Foam /AFFF Lawsuit
The manufacturers of AFFF (aka firefighting foam) have used dangerous chemicals (known as PFAS) to make the foam since the 1960s.
If you or a loved one was exposed to firefighting foam on the job and diagnosed with cancer, you may be able to seek compensation from a firefighting foam lawsuit. Call (888) 546-2271 now to see if you qualify.
Firefighting Foam Cancer Lawsuits
Firefighters Using AFFF on Raging Fire
Firefighting foam, also known as AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam) is a foam firefighters use to put out fires. It has been used since the 1960s, particularly in the military and at airports because of its effectiveness in extinguishing jet fuel and petroleum fires. Dangerous chemicals known as PFAS are used to make firefighting foam.
If you suspect exposure to PFAS chemicals caused your cancer, you may be eligible for compensation through a firefighting foam lawsuit. Get a free case review today to learn more about your options.
“There is evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse health outcomes in humans.” – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
PFAS-based firefighting foam exposure may cause firefighters to develop:
- Bladder cancer
- Breast cancer
- Leukemia
- Liver cancer
- Lymphoma
- Multiple myeloma
- Pancreatic cancer
- Prostate cancer •
- Renal or kidney cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Thyroid disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Uterine or endometrial cancer