Over the last few years, thousands of individuals have filed lawsuits alleging corporations contaminated their drinking water with dangerous “forever chemicals.” These contaminants have been linked to several types of cancer and other serious health concerns. They can be swallowed and absorbed through the skin in areas with contaminated water sources.
If you believe contaminated drinking water led to your diagnosis of testicular cancer, liver cancer, kidney cancer, thyroid disease, or ulcerative colitis, our associated PFAS contamination lawsuit lawyers can help. At Fresh Start Immigration Law, we provide a free, confidential consultation so you can learn more about your rights and legal options. Contact us today to get started.
Our associated attorneys at the Fresh Start Immigration Law have a proven track record of successfully navigating lawsuits against large corporations. We know what it takes to hold them accountable and will not back down in fighting for the full compensation our clients need and deserve.
There is evidence that many of these companies know that forever chemicals—per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—are harmful yet continue to contaminate local water sources across the country. This includes both public water supplies and private wells.
Our associated attorneys believe in holding these companies accountable. We represent our clients based on contingency, with no upfront costs or fees. We get paid only when we win the case and recover compensation for you. Contact us today to learn more.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are known as forever chemicals because they take so long to break down. While this made them very popular in manufacturing durable goods beginning in the 1940s, it also means they do not dissipate when they contaminate the water supply or otherwise harm the environment.
PFAS have been found in water sources or public drinking water systems in every state. Newsweek published a map in June 2024 showing where PFAS-contaminated drinking water is most common. It is important to note that high levels of contamination in public systems and private wells are particularly worrying because PFAS are not removed with conventional water treatment.
In 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officially designated PFAS, including
PFOA and PFOS, as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). It made this determination using epidemiological and toxicological studies that show forever chemicals present a “substantial danger to public health” when released into the environment.
This designation will support the agency’s efforts to hold responsible entities accountable.
If you are concerned about PFAS exposure, you can ask your doctor to test your blood for PFAS levels. You can also check with your local municipal or state water provider to learn more about the levels of PFAS in your water supply. If you have well water, many companies will test for this type of contamination for you.
If you have a thyroid disease or cancer diagnosis, you may be able to identify and sue the companies who released the PFAS into the environment near you. There are also possible options for cleaning up your water supply:
When it comes to PFAS contamination injuries, thyroid disease and cancer are the most common diagnoses linked to these forever chemicals. According to the EPA, research continues to identify and refine the risks associated with PFAS exposure, remediate water sources, and prevent serious health concerns.
Still, the threats to health and well-being linked to contaminated drinking water include:
If you have a cancer diagnosis and believe PFAS-contaminated drinking water from a municipal or private source could have caused it, we will assess your case for free. Our associated attorneys understand the necessary evidence required in these cases and can answer your questions during your free, confidential consultation with our team.
Fresh Start Immigration Law’s associated attorneys have the experience you want on your side if you are fighting for justice. We understand how difficult it is to face a life-threatening condition and believe it might have been preventable. We want to help you get maximum compensation and hold the companies who possibly caused your cancer or thyroid disease accountable.
So many communities have been affected by forever chemical contamination from manufacturing, firefighting foam, or other sources. Most people likely have some level of exposure, although those who drank contaminated drinking water for an extended time are at an especially high risk for possibly developing a related medical condition, including cancer.
Your lawsuit lawyer will help you manage this process and will handle working with experts to link your exposure through your contaminated water supply to your diagnosis. Your attorney will prepare your lawsuit, identify the correct jurisdiction, and likely file it in circuit court. At Fresh Start Immigration Law, our associated attorneys are accepting these cases nationwide.
Contact us for a free case review to learn if you may qualify to pursue compensation and accountability based on PFAS contamination. Fresh Start Immigration Law’s associated lawyers are ready to go to work building your case.
Several individuals have recovered significant compensation in lawsuits based on serious health conditions caused by exposure to forever chemicals. There is a strong record of juries understanding how dangerous PFAS exposure can be and awarding money to injured plaintiffs.
Treating the life-altering and potentially deadly conditions linked to PFAS exposure is time-consuming, expensive, and emotionally difficult. When you learn it could have been prevented, this poses an additional psychological challenge. Our associated attorneys take this into consideration when we identify your recoverable damages and demand fair compensation in your case.
The payout for a forever chemical exposure case could include:
Every case is unique, and you may have losses not listed here. Our associated attorneys can explore all your possible losses and ensure we request the maximum possible amount to account for all losses, economic and non-economic.
It may also be possible to file a private well remediation claim in conjunction with your injury lawsuit or on its own. It is often impossible for families to pay the cost required to clean up, treat, and remediate their water supply when they have a private well.
Many public water systems and related agencies have already filed successful remediation claims, so there is a lot of case law supporting helping private well owners either through individual payouts, funds developed specifically for this purpose, or participation in the funds created for public water suppliers.
If this concerns you, contact our team about the possibilities. We can help you pursue this type of claim alongside an injury case or separately.
Concerns about PFAS are not new. The first major litigation began in 1999 when DuPont was accused of contaminating West Virginia water sources. Hundreds of livestock died as a result. An attorney filed the case on behalf of farmer Wilbur Earl Tennant.
Over the last 25 years, DuPont has faced additional scrutiny, and many other companies have also become defendants in PFAS contamination lawsuits. Several of these companies, including DuPont, Chemours, Corteva, and 3M, have agreed to establish or contribute to funds for cleanup and remediation efforts.
Most of these lawsuits accuse the chemical companies of failing to warn residents of the risks of PFAS-contaminated water or taking action to prevent the contamination. To date, many of these lawsuits come from municipalities, states, or other government agencies who are seeking financial help cleaning up public water supplies.
However, individuals are also filing cases alleging serious health concerns related to exposure through drinking water. So far in 2024, more than a dozen individual plaintiffs have filed litigation based on PFAS contamination after a cancer diagnosis. This includes:
Additionally, many PFAS cases involving aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF) cases have been consolidated into of MDL-2873, presided over by U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel. New cases will likely continue for some time. Due to the widespread PFAS contamination of drinking water, thousands or even millions of people could be affected.
While many of these cases filed by individuals are just getting started, you should contact Fresh Start Immigration Law as soon as possible. There are deadlines that will apply in your case, although they could differ widely based on your location, when you received your diagnosis, and when you discovered the PFAS contamination in your drinking water supply.
There is also a chance these cases could become multi-district litigation or a class action lawsuit in the future, which could alter how they work and the potential payout. Our associated attorneys know how these work and can help you make the best decisions for your case’s outcome.
Some individuals believe they do not have time to dedicate to a legal case while they are fighting cancer or another serious health condition. When you hire a lawyer to manage your case, you can focus fully on your treatment and recovery while your legal team oversees the case.
Whether you became ill after exposure to PFAS, or your loved one has passed away due to this exposure, you do not have to handle this alone. PFAS contamination lawsuits are extremely complex, and trying to handle it alone could mean missing out on fair compensation. Let our associated lawyers take on your burdens so you can focus on recovery and your life.
Fresh Start Immigration Law provides free consultations, and you can speak to a team member about your rights, legal options, and next steps. Our associated PFAS contamination lawsuit lawyers can fight for justice in your case. Contact us online or call our team to get started now.
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