- August 27, 2024New 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 …Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury
- August 27, 2024The 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 …Categories: AFFF Firefighting Foam and PFAS Exposure, Blog
- July 31, 2024Aqueous 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 …Categories: AFFF Firefighting Foam and PFAS Exposure, Blog
- March 1, 2024AFFF 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 …Categories: AFFF Firefighting Foam and PFAS Exposure, Blog
- November 14, 2023Aqueous 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 …Categories: AFFF Firefighting Foam and PFAS Exposure, Blog
- August 1, 2023Aqueous 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 …Categories: AFFF Firefighting Foam and PFAS Exposure, Blog
- May 20, 2021Firefighters, 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), …Categories: AFFF Firefighting Foam and PFAS Exposure, Blog
- April 5, 2021AFFF May Lead to Kidney Cancer, Testicular Cancer The National Cancer Institute’s Division of Cancer Epidemiology & Genetics (DCEG) has published considerable research into the connections between exposure to PFAS, the primary carcinogen in Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF), and specific …Categories: AFFF Firefighting Foam and PFAS Exposure, Blog
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Expert Interviews: Health Professionals on AFFF Exposure and Cancer Risk
August 27, 2024
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… Read More »
The Science Behind AFFF and Its Environmental Impact
July 31, 2024
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… Read More »
AFFF Exposure in the Navy
March 1, 2024
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… Read More »
Do Volunteer Firefighters Qualify for AFFF Lawsuits? Exposure During Training is Still Exposure
November 14, 2023
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… Read More »
AFFF Settlement Progress – What’s Happening in the Courts
August 1, 2023
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… Read More »