Firefighting Foam Cancer Lawsuit

Exposure to AFFF firefighting foam, and the PFAS chemicals it contains, may be linked to several types of cancer.

AFFF manufacturers may have known — or should have known — that their products contained harmful chemicals associated with cancer and other health risks.

Cancers that may be connected to AFFF exposure include:

• Thyroid cancer
• Lymphoma
• Rectal cancer
• Leukemia
• Testicular cancer
• Mesothelioma
• Colon cancer
• Kidney cancer
• Breast cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Bladder cancer
• Liver cancer
• Pancreatic cancer
• Neuroendocrine tumors

Some of the most commonly reported cancers in current AFFF lawsuits include prostate cancer, testicular cancer, kidney cancer, thyroid cancer, and pancreatic cancer.

If you or a loved one were diagnosed with cancer after exposure to AFFF, you may be eligible to file an AFFF lawsuit and seek compensation.

Who May Be at Risk for AFFF Firefighting Foam Exposure?

People at risk for exposure to AFFF include firefighters, airport personnel, military firefighters, and industrial workers, as well as individuals who live near facilities that use AFFF, where water contamination may occur.

Others who may be at higher risk for developing cancer include workers involved in producing, transporting, or cleaning up toxic firefighting foam.

Research from various respected institutions, including the Environmental Protection Agency, National Research Council, and Centers for Disease Control, has highlighted the potential dangers of PFAS chemicals, commonly referred to as “forever chemicals.”

These toxic chemicals, found in AFFF firefighting foam, have been associated with an increased risk of developing several types of cancer.

Below are some key studies examining the links between PFAS exposure and cancer:

• Environmental Health Perspectives: Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) exposures and incident cancers among adults living near a chemical plant
• Journal of Air & Waste Management: Review on PFOA, kidney cancer, and testicular cancer
• Environmental Protection Agency: Our current understanding of the human health and environmental risks of PFAS
• National Cancer Institute: PFAS exposure and risk of cancer
• JHEP Reports: Exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in a multiethnic cohort
• Environmental Research: PFAS and cancer, a scoping review of the epidemiologic evidence

Actions to Limit AFFF Exposure and Use

Several agencies and organizations are actively working to reduce the use of AFFF containing PFAS chemicals, recognizing the potential health risks associated with exposure.

These efforts are aimed at replacing the foam with safer alternatives and eventually eliminating its use altogether.

• The Pentagon has been instrumental in driving changes, announcing plans to introduce PFAS-free firefighting foam for military personnel in the coming year.
• The U.S. Department of Defense laid out a plan in 2022 to phase out the use of AFFF, focusing on safer firefighting technologies for the future.
• The Federal Aviation Administration is leading efforts to replace AFFF in airports across the U.S., developing new foam products without harmful chemicals like PFAS.

These actions reflect the growing awareness and concern over the health impacts of PFAS, as institutions work to create safer firefighting solutions.

Exposure to Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) has been linked to several serious health problems, including an increased risk of developing cancer.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to AFFF and later diagnosed with cancer, you may be eligible to pursue legal action.

If a loved one has tragically passed away from cancer potentially linked to AFFF exposure, you may also qualify to file an AFFF lawsuit on their behalf.

Contact TruLaw by using the chat on this page to receive an instant case evaluation and determine if you qualify to file an AFFF lawsuit.

Gathering Evidence for an AFFF Firefighting Foam Lawsuit

The success of an AFFF lawsuit often depends on gathering strong evidence to demonstrate exposure has definitively occurred.

Anything that documents your or your loved one’s exposure to firefighting foam should be provided to the firefighting foam cancer lawyers working on your case.

Examples of evidence in AFFF cancer lawsuits may include:

• Medical records
• Cancer diagnosis information
• Employment records
• History of AFFF exposure
• Personal and witness testimony
• Any other relevant documents proving exposure to firefighting foam

The AFFF lawyers at TruLaw and our partner law firms will assist you in collecting and preserving this evidence to strengthen your AFFF claim.

Potential Damages in an AFFF Cancer Lawsuit

Damages in an AFFF lawsuit refer to the losses you have experienced due to exposure to firefighting foam.

Cancer treatment is often costly, and these medical expenses, along with other losses, can be included in your claim for financial compensation.

Potential damages in an AFFF cancer lawsuit may include:

• Medical expenses
• Future medical bills
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering, emotional distress
• Lost earning potential
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Permanent disability
• Loss of consortium
• Other compensatory or punitive damages

Determining Liability in Firefighting Foam Cancer Lawsuits

Liability in AFFF lawsuits may involve multiple companies, including manufacturers of the foam.

Determining who may be responsible for your cancer diagnosis often depends on factors such as your employment history and specific exposure details.

Use the chat on this page for an instant case evaluation to determine if you qualify to file an AFFF cancer lawsuit.

The AFFF lawyers at TruLaw and our partner law firms are currently assisting clients across all (50) states who may have been affected by AFFF exposure and related health issues.

If you or a loved one were exposed to AFFF and have since developed cancer, you may be eligible to file an AFFF lawsuit.

Reach out to us today for more information by using the chatbot on this page to instantly check if you qualify for an AFFF cancer lawsuit.

It’s important to note that TruLaw is only accepting clients with AFFF personal injury claims — we are not accepting clients for the AFFF municipal water contamination lawsuits.