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DID YOU UNDERGO FIREFIGHTING TRAINING?
You May Have Been Exposed To Toxic "Forever Chemicals" Via Firefoam (AFFF).
d-based fires and is commonly used in places like airports and military bases where fires are inadvertently started by oil and fuel. This fire-suppresant contains PFAs, which can cause serious long-term health problems
What ARE PFAs?
Since the 1940s, man-made chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances(PFAs) were used in various applications including adhesives and coatings. The United States military began using firefighting foam containing these chemicals in the 1960s. The Environmental Protection Agency linked these substances to health hazards for firefighters and people residing near military bases or other places where the groundwater was contaminated. Individuals who have suffered health issues and cities with toxins in their drinking water due to firefighting foam are filing lawsuits against the companies that manufacture these chemicals. There are currently over 2,000 lawsuits pending in multidistrict litigation based in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.
How Do I Get Compensated?
The Link Between PFAs and Firefighting Foam
To be eligible, you must have a diagnosis from a medical professional for one of the specified conditions within the last 20 years
- Bladder Cancer
- Leukemia
- Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
- Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
- Myeloma/Multiple Myeloma
- Breast Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Low birth weight (5 points or less for a newborn baby)
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Preeclampsia
- Testicular Cancer
- Thyroid Disease (hypo, hyperthyroidism, & Hashimoto’s)
- Ulcerative Colitis
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Who May Have Been Exposed To The Contaminated Water?
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) estimates that one million people may have been exposed to chemically tainted water at Camp Lejeune between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987.
These include:
- Active duty Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guard members who worked or trained on site
- Civilian employees and contractors who worked at the camp
- Family members of service members and employees who lived on or near Camp Lejeune
- Visitors who stayed on or near the base for 30 days or longer
Common Illnesses and Injuries Reported:
- Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
- Parkinson's disease
- Breast cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Lung cancer
- Neurobehavioral effects
- Renal toxicity
- Scleroderma
- Miscarriages/Fertility Issues
- Adult leukemia
- Aplastic anemia and other myelodysplastic syndromes
- Bladder cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Liver cancer
- Multiple myeloma
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Lawsuits And Legal Process
As the adverse health effects of the water contamination surfaced, affected individuals and families initiated legal proceedings to pursue justice and compensation for their hardships. Numerous lawsuits were filed against the U.S. government, alleging negligence, failure to provide adequate warning, and other grievances.
Legal Process Key Steps
1. FILE A LAWSUIT
The plaintiffs (those affected) engage legal representation and file lawsuits against the parties responsible for the water contamination.
2. DISCOVERY
Both sides gather evidence through the discovery process, which involves obtaining records, conducting depositions, and gathering experts’ opinions.hile some cases can be settled quickly, others may take longer, particularly if they require legal action.
3. SETTLEMENT OR TRIAL
Depending on the strength of the evidence and negotiation process, some cases may reach an out-of-court settlement. If a settlement cannot be reached, the case proceeds to trial.
4. TRIAL AND VERDICT
In a trial, evidence is presented, witnesses testify, and legal arguments are made. A judge or jury decides on the verdict, determining if the defendant(s) were liable and whether damages should be awarded to the plaintiffs.