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Firefighting Foam Accident and Lawsuit in New York

<br>Firefighters risk their lives every day to fight for the safety of others. Unfortunately, some of the tools they use to put out fires are the same tools that are causing them harm. Chemical-based firefighting foam known for one of the best extinguisher but it has also been linked to causing various types of cancer. Learn more about Firefighting foam accident and lawsuit in New York and take help from New York fire accident lawyer.

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Firefighting Foam Accident and Lawsuit in New York

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  1. Firefighting Foam Accident Firefighting Foam Lawsuit in New York

  2. What Is Firefighting Foam? Firefighting foam, officially known as asqueous film- forming foam (AFFF), is a foam used for fire suppression. It cools the fire and coats the fuel to prevent its contact with oxygen, which results in suppression of the combustion. The firefighting foam contains chemicals known as Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroaklkyl substances (PFAS). These foams are still used today to some extent.

  3. The Dangers of Firefighting Foam Certain PFAS can accumulate and stay in the human body for long periods of time. Long-term exposure to PFAS/PFOA/PFOS, in high concentrations, causes a buildup in the body. This buildup can negatively impact your health and result in serious medical conditions, such as thyroid disease and various types of cancers.

  4. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified some of these chemicals used in firefighting foam as “emerging contaminants” that are likely dangerous to human health. According to some published reports, companies and manufacturers have known of the extreme to fire fighters risk for decades and failed to take sufficient action to protect them or make them aware of the potential harm in exposure to these chemicals.

  5. Common Injuries From Exposure to Firefighting Foam Firefighting foam (AFFF) containing harmful chemicals, such as Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), has been linked to serious health conditions including but not limited to: Testicular Cancer Kidney Cancer Breast Cancer Pancreatic Cancer Prostate Cancer Liver Cancer

  6. Taking Legal Action: Filing Firefighting Foam Lawsuits Today, the companies that produced firefighting foams with PFAS are coming under medical scrutiny. New information reported that the foam has been linked to cancer and that companies have known this for decades, but have yet continued to sell the toxic foam despite its resulting health risks. Firefighters who have suffered injuries as a result of exposure to the foam deserve justice. Victims are filing legal claims against these companies, seeking compensation for the long-term damage that was done.

  7. If you or someone you care about has been exposed to the dangerous chemicals found in firefighting foam and was later diagnosed with kidney, testicular, pancreatic, or another type of cancer, you may be entitled to compensation. To protect your legal rights and get the full money damages you are entitled to, contact New York fire accident lawyer. Visit @ www.lawyertime.com Call @ (212) 385-4410

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