Alarming Link Between Firefighting Foam and Cancer: What Firefighters Need to Know At VanDerGinst Law, we are committed to raising awareness about health risks faced by those who bravely protect our communities. Recent studies have highlighted concerning links between certain types of firefighting foam, particularly those containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and an…
Read MoreFirefighting Foam (AFFF) Under Scrutiny for Health Risks: Legal Claims Being Investigated The firefighting foam known as Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) is under intense scrutiny after numerous firefighters and individuals exposed to the foam reported serious health complications. Potential claims against the manufacturers of AFFF are currently being investigated by our team. If you or…
Read MoreWhat is PFAS? Perfluoroalkyl Substances. “Forever Chemicals” that cannot be broken down by current water filtration plants, resulting in contaminated drinking water almost nationwide. They are “probable” carcinogens developed by the Navy in the 1960’s. Where does PFAS come from? Primarily from AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam), or better known as fire fighting foam. …
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