Firefighting foams contain synthetic chemicals known as PFAS that pose serious risks to health, including numerous types of cancer. If you or a loved one was exposed to an AFFF product, even just for training purposes, you may be able to recover compensation by filing a Phoenix, AZ, AFFF lawsuit.
Rueb Stoller Daniel is at the forefront of Phoenix, AZ AFFF lawsuits, and is currently representing both current and former firefighters and military personnel throughout the state that have been exposed to AFFF products in their careers. Call us today at 866-701-2382 to discuss your legal options.
Do I Qualify for the AFFF Foam Lawsuits?
You must meet the following two criteria to qualify for the AFFF foam lawsuits:
- AFFF Exposure – You have to prove that you were frequently exposed to AFFF through your job or from contaminated groundwater.
- Cancer Diagnosis – If you faced AFFF exposure for an extended period, you still have to prove that you were diagnosed with one or more cancers associated with AFFF exposure, such as liver cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, etc.
How Do AFFF Lawsuits Work?
If you were exposed to AFFF and were later diagnosed with cancer or other serious health issues, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit to recover damages. The following is a brief breakdown of how AFF lawsuits work:
First, you contact our legal team; from there, we will:
- Take down your basic information
- Listen to your story to gather more details about your claim
- Discuss possible courses of action
- Guide you through every step of the legal process.
Upon review, if your claim qualifies for an AFFF lawsuit, our legal team will:
- Gather evidence proving your exposure to PFAS with work and medical records
- File your AFFF lawsuit
- Negotiate a favorable AFFF settlement to cover your damages
- Represent your case in court if a favorable settlement isn’t reached to get the best verdict possible.
What Is AFFF?
AFFF is an acronym for Aqueous Film-Forming Foam, which is a type of firefighting foam that has been used by firefighters in both civilian and military units to suppress fires for decades. It has been used by firefighters in the United States in training and practice because of its effectiveness.
One of the main ingredients of AFFF, however, are dangerous chemicals referred to as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The term PFAS is used by the EPA to refer to a group of toxic chemicals that include:
- Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)
- Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA or C8)
- Other PFA substances
PFAS chemicals have been classified as “emerging contaminants” by the EPA, which means that exposure to PFAS can be dangerous to human health.
Which Illnesses Have Been Linked to AFFF?
AFFF is most notably linked to an increased cancer risk, but also causes a high risk of many other diseases as well. The following are the most common types of cancers and diseases linked to AFFF exposure:
- Kidney Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hashimoto’s Disease
- Graves’ Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Bladder Cancer
- Blood Cancers (leukemia, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Hodgkin’s lymphoma)
- Male Breast Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
Steps to Take After AFFF Exposure
Exposure to the toxic chemicals in AFFF can lead to serious health issues if not addressed immediately. If you believe that you may have ingested or been exposed to AFFF, ensure to take the following precautions:
- Act quickly to contain and manage AFFF and water runoff
- Quickly and properly remove any clothing or personal protective equipment
- Use cleaning wipes on your neck, face, and hands immediately after exposure
- Shower and fully clean your body as quickly as possible after AFFF exposure
- Clean any contaminated clothing or PPE thoroughly before your next use.
If you start experiencing any negative reactions after AFFF exposure, be sure to seek medical attention as soon as possible. You should then get in touch with the Phoenix, AZ lawsuit lawyers at Rueb Stoller Daniel to see whether you have a valid claim for recovery.
Get a Free AFFF Lawsuit with Our Legal Team!
Rueb Stoller Daniel is a law firm with an experienced team of lawyers that focus on representing plaintiffs in Phoenix, AZ. If you or a loved one developed cancer or other serious health condition due to AFFF exposure, you should contact us immediately.
You may be entitled to financial compensation by filing a AFFF lawsuit and our legal team can help with this. Call us today at 866-701-2382 to schedule a free, no-obligation, review of your potential case.
