{"id":29957,"date":"2024-09-25T17:16:55","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T00:16:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/springslawgroup.com\/?post_type=practice-area&p=29957"},"modified":"2025-03-28T01:54:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T08:54:57","slug":"afff-lawsuit","status":"publish","type":"practice-area","link":"https:\/\/springslawgroup.com\/es\/afff-lawsuit\/","title":{"rendered":"AFFF Lawsuit"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":29968,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"accident-injury-funnel":[233],"city":[],"class_list":["post-29957","practice-area","type-practice-area","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","accident-injury-funnel-afff-lawsuits"],"acf":{"key_takeaways":null,"_litigation_personal_injury_contents_new":{"_litigation_personal_injury_title_new":"AFFF Firefighting Foam Lawsuits Filed Against PFAS Manufacturers","_litigation_personal_injury_discription_new":"

On this page, we'll discuss the AFFF Lawsuit<\/strong>, the dangers of exposure to AFFF (aqueous film forming foam), the current AFFF Lawsuits filed against the manufacturers of PFAS chemicals in federal court, and how our AFFF Lawyers can help you.<\/p>\n

Toxic Firefighting Foam Lawsuit Overview<\/h3>\n

For decades, aqueous film forming foam (AFFF)<\/a> has been used by the military and in several other industries to combat highly flammable liquid fires started by jet fuel, gasoline, and other substances.<\/p>\n

While a vital tool in these situations, AFFF foam contains toxic chemicals - per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).<\/p>\n

PFAS chemicals<\/a> are toxic to humans and the environment, linked to severe medical conditions like cancer, thyroid disease, and other health risks.<\/p>","_litigation_personal_injury_discription_new_copy":"

To manage the number of lawsuits filed over AFFF exposure and subsequent health complications, the AFFF Firefighting Foam MDL was established by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML).<\/p>\n

The AFFF MDL<\/a> centralizes thousands of AFFF Lawsuits filed by military service members, military firefighters, municipal firefighters, and others for direct exposure to AFFF, as well as certain municipalities whose water has been contaminated by PFAS firefighting foam.<\/p>\n

Our AFFF Firefighting Foam Lawyers are currently accepting new clients for the AFFF Litigation. <\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have been exposed to AFFF during your military service or at work and subsequently developed cancer or other serious conditions related to PFAS exposure, you may be eligible to file an AFFF Lawsuit and seek financial compensation. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Reach out to Springs Law Group today for a free consultation to find out if you're eligible to file an AFFF Lawsuit. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Use the chatbot on this page for a free and confidential case evaluation to find out instantly if you qualify to join others filing AFFF Firefighting Foam cases. <\/strong><\/p>","_litigation_video_url_new":"","add_button":"[elementor-template id=\"19898\"]"},"_header_sub_header_content_new":[{"_hsc_header_new":"Health Risks Linked to AFFF Exposure","_hsc_sub_content_new":"

Exposure to AFFF firefighting foam introduces toxic PFAS chemicals<\/a>, often called \"forever chemicals,\" into the body, where they accumulate over time due to their resistance to breaking down.<\/p>\n

Prolonged exposure to AFFF, especially through direct contact, leads to the bioaccumulation<\/a> of these dangerous chemicals in the bloodstream and organs, significantly increasing the risk of developing severe health conditions.<\/p>\n

PFAS chemicals are absorbed through the skin<\/a>, inhaled during fire suppression activities<\/a>, and even ingested if the chemicals contaminate water sources<\/a>, gradually impacting the body\u2019s internal systems.<\/p>\n

Studies have shown that exposure to PFAS is linked to several forms of cancer, including kidney cancer, testicular cancer, and thyroid cancer, as well as other conditions like liver damage and immune system suppression.<\/p>\n

The health effects of AFFF exposure are devastating, as the chemicals interfere with normal cellular processes, disrupt hormone regulation, and increase the likelihood of tumor development.<\/p>\n

\"Health<\/p>\n

Over time, individuals who have worked closely with AFFF, such as firefighters and military personnel, are at heightened risk of these life-altering diseases.<\/p>\n

The persistent nature of PFAS in the body and environment compounds these risks, meaning the damage may continue long after exposure has ceased.<\/p>\n

Types of Cancer Linked to AFFF Exposure<\/h3>\n

Prolonged exposure to AFFF firefighting foam has been conclusively linked to several types of cancer due to the presence of PFAS chemicals.<\/p>\n

PFAS have been identified by trusted sources like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA<\/a>) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC<\/a>) as carcinogens with the potential to cause severe health problems.<\/p>\n

According to the National Cancer Institute<\/a>, PFAS accumulate in the body over time, increasing the risk of developing cancers, especially in individuals who were regularly exposed through their occupations, such as firefighters and military personnel.<\/p>\n

Research from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC<\/a>) has classified PFOA, a key compound in AFFF, as possibly carcinogenic to humans, particularly linked to several forms of cancer.<\/p>\n

Cancers potentially linked to AFFF exposure include:<\/strong><\/p>\n