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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals that have widely been used in industry and consumer products since the 1940s. PFAS are extremely long-lasting chemicals that break down very slowly over a long period of time, and thus, they are referred to as “forever chemicals.” Because they are so widely used, PFAS can be found in human and animal blood across the globe and can also be found in very low levels in a variety of food products. In larger doses, however, those, such as firefighters exposed to PFAS have developed serious health complications including a variety of cancers as alleged in the AFFF Firefighting Foam Lawsuit. There, firefighters exposed to PFAS and developed certain health conditions including a variety of cancers filed a firefighting foam lawsuit as did others around the country which have been transferred by the Judicial Panel on Multidipanel Litigation. Read on to learn more about PFAS, where it can be found and how you can be exposed. Firefighters who were exposed to PSAF and subsequently have been diagnosed with cancer or another major health condition, should contact Firefighting Foam Lawyer Timothy L. Miles about a Firefighting Foam Lawsuit. What Do We Know about PFAS? Contact Firefighting Foam Lawyer Timothy L. Miles PFAS are man-made, manufactured chemicals used in industry and consumer products that have been around since the 1940s because of their useful properties. While there are literally thousands of PFAS, two of the most widely used chemicals in the PFAS group, up until being replaced by PFAS in the last few years The common characteristic and main concern with PFAS is that many break down very slowly and can build up in humans and animals, not to mention the environment. What Products Contain PFASA? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), PFAS can be found not only in our products, but our water, work and home, including:
How are People Can Be Exposed to PFAS?People can be exposed to PFAS in a variety of ways and one study has shown most people in the United States have been exposed to some PFAS, most in low amounts. However, can people can be exposed in high amounts, specifically those who are exposed to a concentrated amount over a long period of time which can accumulate in the body over time. The EPA, based on current research, says people can be exposed to PFAS by:
Is Exposure Really Harmful to Your Health?Is Exposure Really Harmful to Your Health? Yes, as the EPA explains, based on current scientific research high levels of exposure may lead to adverse health effects. The current scientific studies have shown expose to PFAS may lead to the following:
Research is ongoing to better understand the health effects associated with low levels of exposure to PFAS over long periods of time, especially in children. ConclusionIf you or a family member worked as a firefighter and developed cancer, hyperthyroidism or ulcerative colitis, contact Firefighting Foam Lawyer Timothy L. Miles you may be entitled to significant compensation. We take all cases on a contingency basis which means we do not get paid unless we win your case. Timothy L. Miles, Esq.Timothy L. Miles is a nationally recognized shareholder rights attorney raised in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Miles was recentely selected by Martindale-Hubbell® and ALM as a 2022 Top Ranked Lawyer, 2022 Top Rated Litigator. and a 2022 Elite Lawyer of the South. Mr. Miles also maintains the AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, their highest rating for both legal ability and ethics. Mr. Miles is a member of the prestigious Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers: The National Trial Lawyers Association, a superb rated attorney by Avvo, a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by Premier Lawyers of America (2019) and recognized as a Distinguished Lawyer, Recognizing Excellence in Securities Law, by Lawyers of Distinction (2019). Mr. Miles has published over sixty articles on various issues of the law, including class actions, whistleblower cases, products liability, and more. Comments are closed.
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