The Previant Law Firm is representing firefighters and individuals in AFFF lawsuits, holding Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) and turnout gear manufacturers responsible for injuries caused by their products. Injuries often associated with exposure to AFFF are testicular cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, liver cancer, colorectal cancer, thyroid cancer, and ulcerative colitis.
For years Firefighters have used AFFF to combat flammable liquid fires. AFFF contains highly toxic per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals”. Firefighters also wear turnout gear that contains AFFF and PFAS as it can waterproof and provide heat resistant to firefighting gear.
AFFF and PFAS manufacturers concealed evidence of health risks for years, allowing firefighters to use AFFF to combat fires and wear turnout gear covered with AFFF/PFAS chemicals. Firefighters are experiencing an increased risk of cancer and diseases as a result of exposure to AFFF and PFAS.
If you’re experiencing health issues associated with exposure to AFFF, contact
The Previant Law Firm today for a free legal consultation at: 414-271-4500.
Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) is a type of chemical-based firefighting foam that has been sold for decades because of its effectiveness in extinguishing jet fuel and petroleum fires. AFFF works by creating a blanket that cuts off the fuel from the oxygen it needs to burn. The backbone of AFFF are chemicals called perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances – commonly referred to as PFAS. PFAS are “forever chemicals” meaning they do not break down over time and remain in the body for years, building up gradually. Organizations like the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and American Cancer Society (ACS) have all determined a link between the PFAS in AFFF and certain cancers and other chronic health conditions.
Firefighters who have used fluorinated Class B firefighting foams, including AFFF, to combat Class B flammable fuel fires may have been exposed to PFAS at levels that have been shown to cause negative health effects.
