Forever chemicals, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, have contaminated water systems in every state, creating a widespread public health problem. Many public water system administrators have demanded remediation funding and other action through lawsuits and reached significant settlements with the chemical companies responsible.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and courts nationwide have recognized that these forever chemicals pose a serious risk to health and well-being for some who drink contaminated water over an extended period. These risks could include thyroid disease and certain types of cancer.
Fresh Start Immigration Law and our associated attorneys are handling PFAS water contamination lawsuits nationwide. Contact us to discuss PFAS injury claims or private well remediation claims during a free consultation.
Our associated attorneys at the Fresh Start Immigration Law have followed the PFAS-contaminated drinking water cases closely and have extensive experience managing similar cases. Like you, we are appalled at this significant public health concern and want to ensure that the at-fault companies are held responsible.
We provide free, confidential consultations and represent injured clients based on contingency. We do not ask our clients filing PFSA injury claims or private well remediation lawsuits to pay upfront fees or costs. We only get paid after we win the case.
Contact us to discuss your options as soon as possible. We can help you understand the strength of your case and explain how our associated lawyers will fight for justice on your behalf.
Potentially dangerous forever chemical contaminants have been found at significant levels in water systems across the country. PFAS require special remediation and are not removed by any conventional water treatment methods. This is why public water remediation claims are so important.
A recent map published by Newsweek highlighted cities with high PFAS contaminant levels and showed at least some contamination in every state. This map highlights how widespread the contamination is and the public health concern this creates.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency also recognizes the threat to health and well-being posed by these forever chemicals in the water supply. On April 19, 2024, the agency announced it had designated both perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). These are two of the most common PFAS.
By designating PFAS as a hazardous substance, it makes it possible to show that they pose a major danger to the public and to hold companies responsible for contaminating the environment with them.
Many public water system administrators have filed cases against companies that use PFAS in the manufacture of products that are water- and grease-resistant or nonstick. They accuse these companies of contaminating the environment, including groundwater and other water sources, with these forever chemicals. Some cases involve the production or use of PFAS-containing firefighting foams instead.
The plaintiffs in these cases are frequently state or local governments who need to recover money to treat contaminated water systems and remediate the water supplies.
Many of these cases ended when several key manufacturers agreed to provide funds specifically for these purposes. This includes:
The size of these funds demonstrates the widespread concern about PFAS and why everyone should pay attention to his serious public health concern. All public water systems nationwide should pay close attention to PFAS levels and pursue compensation for remediation when necessary.
While public water supply administrators must deal with concerns about contamination and properly filtering these forever chemicals from drinking water, individuals and families face the impacts of PFAS exposure, as well. There are generally two types of claims filed by individuals related to PFAS in drinking water. They include:
Property owners with private wells do not have access to the funds created out of the PFAS public water remediation claims, but they often face the same issues. Private well owners often have to pay for the cost of testing for PFAS, remediation, and treatment.
These property owners may avoid testing or delay remediation because they simply do not have the money necessary to cover the cost. This is especially true in rural areas, where wells are common, and in mobile home communities that may share a well and operate its own utility.
These property owners are filing claims against the parties accused of contaminating the environment with PFAS and asking for relief in the form of remediation costs.
Companies that used PFAS and stand accused of contaminating the water supply are also facing lawsuits based on PFAS injury claims. The primary dangers with forever chemicals in the drinking water supply are the serious medical conditions linked to long-term exposure.
PFAS injury claims—and the studies that support them—link exposure to these chemicals to conditions that include:
Plaintiffs in these lawsuits seek compensation for their medical care, future care costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages linked to their PFAS-linked diagnosis.
Fresh Start Immigration Law’s associated attorneys provide free consultations for those who have questions about a potential PFAS private well remediation claim or injury claim. We will assess your case and discuss your next steps. We are here for you.
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