If you developed Kidney or Testicular Cancer due to PFAS exposure, you can file a PFAS lawsuit and seek compensation for your losses
The Environmental Protection Agency has known about the health hazards of PFAS for decades but has failed to limit PFAS discharges into the air and water or set cleanup standards.
Unfortunately, the use of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the manufacturing of so many products, combined with the chemical’s nature to persist and accumulate, means PFAS ends up in drinking water, and humans get PFAS in their blood with repeated exposure. In fact, according to Pew Research, the chemicals exist in the blood of 97% of Americans, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that a minimum of 12 PFAS have been detected in blood serum since 1999.
1-800-LAW-FIRM and our partners are advocates and leaders in protecting the public from contaminated drinking water. A recent study of public water supplies found unsafe levels of chemicals in the water consumed every day by 6 million people. Unfortunately, that number represents only the tip of the iceberg when you factor in the number of people whose water was not tested as part of the study, including those who consume contaminated water from private wells.
If you think that you or a loved one have been exposed to contaminated water, you can schedule a no-obligation, free claim review by filling out the following form.
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PFAS have been widely used in the U.S. since the 1940s. These toxic chemicals do not break down, dilute, or degrade-earning them the name “forever chemicals”- so it is no surprise that they are virtually everywhere.
Manufacturers use these man-made substances to make a broad range of consumer products, including cookware, firefighting foam, carpet, and packaging. The chemicals eventually find their way into water, soil, and air, exposing millions to their carcinogenic effects.
Studies suggest a correlation between developing cancer and proximity
to PFOA-related chemical plants, airports, military bases, or training facilities.
In March 2021, the EPA announced it would regulate two PFAS – PFOA and PFOS, the two most notorious PFAS chemicals – in drinking water. But it could take years before these regulations are final.
The latest version of the Environmental Working Group's interactive map documents PFAS pollution in public and private water systems. It indicates that the number of U.S. communities confirmed to be contaminated with PFAS continues to grow at an alarming rate.
As of June 2022, 2,858 locations in 50 states and two territories are known to be contaminated.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW DOES IT GET IN MY WATER?
The PFAS contamination of drinking water primarily occurs through industrial waste discharge.
Companies that use PFAS during manufacturing may release their waste into rivers or streams.
Even when waste gets dumped on the ground, rainwater will still cause it to settle in underground aquifers.
Can I get tested for PFAS in my blood?
PFAS blood tests are not routine, and it is unlikely that your health insurance will cover the costs. But you can ask your doctor to order a test to show PFAS levels.
We have relationships with several labs that offer extensive PFAS blood testing. Even if your results show low levels, you still may have a strong case that your local drinking water caused your cancer.
Can I file a lawsuit if PFAS made me sick?
If you were diagnosed with Kidney or Testicular Cancer after 2000 and drank water from a contaminated water supply for at least 6 months, you may have grounds to sue the corporations responsible for the PFAS contamination.
The specific defendants in your case will depend on your location.