• How to Determine If You Have Been Exposed to AFFF Firefighting Foam

    Firefighters Near A Fire
    Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) has been used for decades by firefighters and military personnel to suppress fires, particularly those involving flammable liquids like fuel. However, concerns about the harmful effects of AFFF are steadily increasing, particularly due to the chemicals it contains, …
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  • Understanding Your Rights After a Car Accident in New Jersey

    Your Rights After A Car Accident in New Jersey
    New Jersey operates under a “no-fault” insurance system, which means your own insurance company will cover your medical expenses and certain out-of-pocket losses, regardless of who was at fault. However, understanding the specifics of this system and your rights is crucial. Personal Injury …
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  • Expert Interviews: Health Professionals on AFFF Exposure and Cancer Risk

    Health Professionals Discuss Toxic PFAS Chemical in AFFF
    The use of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) in firefighting has been standard practice for decades, particularly for extinguishing flammable liquid fires. However, growing concerns have emerged about the health risks associated with the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in AFFF. To …
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  • The Science Behind AFFF and Its Environmental Impact

    AFFF spill containing chemicals that will have a negative impact on the environment
    Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) has long been a critical tool in firefighting, particularly for extinguishing high-risk flammable liquid fires. However, as its use has become widespread, concerns about its environmental and health impacts have grown significantly. This article delves into the …
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  • AFFF Exposure in the Navy

    AFFF Navy Lawsuit Firefighting Foam Exposure
    AFFF Navy Lawsuits: Were You Exposed to Firefighting Foam? Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) is a fire-extinguishing foam that is used to put out fuel fires, especially those involving aircraft. AFFF are made using per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which have been linked to various cancers …
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  • Do Volunteer Firefighters Qualify for AFFF Lawsuits? Exposure During Training is Still Exposure

    Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) – also referred to as firefighting foam – is used at most firefighting training facilities throughout the nation. AFFF contains concentrated levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of chemicals used to resist intense heat, which are …
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  • AFFF Settlement Progress – What’s Happening in the Courts

    Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), commonly called firefighting foam, is used in the suppression of fuel-based fires. The level of poly-fluoroalkyl chemicals (PFAS) – or forever chemicals – in AFFF is high, and exposure to these chemicals is closely associated with certain types of cancer. Emerging …
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  • AFFF Firefighting Foam: History, Usage, and Ever-Present Public Health Risks

    AFFF Risks, History and Use
    Firefighters, airport workers, and military personnel across the country are currently filing AFFF lawsuits against major chemical manufacturers for exposure to Aqueous Film-Forming Foam. AFFF is a fire-suppression agent that contains chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), …
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