PFAS Lawsuit

PFAS can enter water supplies through several pathways:

• Industrial discharges: Facilities that manufacture or use PFAS may release these chemicals into nearby water bodies during production processes.
• Firefighting foams: PFAS-containing foams used at airports, military bases, and firefighting training sites can seep into the ground and contaminate groundwater.
• Landfills and wastewater treatment plants: PFAS can leach from landfills and be released from wastewater treatment plants, eventually making their way into rivers, lakes, and aqulfers.
• Runoff: Rainwater can carry PFAS from contaminated sites into surface water and groundwater.
• Agricultural practices: PFAS can contaminate soil and crops through the use of contaminated water for irrigation or the application of biosolids (treated sewage sludge) as fertilizer. This can lead to PFAS entering the food chain, further impacting human health.

Once in the water supply, PFAS are difficult to remove due to their chemical stability, leading to long-term contamination issues.

This persistent contamination is a primary focus of PFAS water contamination lawsults, which seek to hold responsible parties accountable and secure funds for cleanup efforts.

You can be exposed to PFAS through various sources, including:

• Contaminated drinking water: A significant source of exposure for many communities.
• Food packaging: PFAS can leach into food from packaging materials.
• Household products: Items like nonstick cookware, stain-resistant carpets, cosmetics, and water-repellent clothing.
• Industrial sites: Facilities that manufacture or use PFAS.
• Military bases: Sites where firefighting foams containing PFAS have been used extensively.

If your drinking water has been polluted by PFAS, you may be eligible to start a PFAS water contamination lawsuit. To qualify for such a lawsuit, consider the following factors:

• Proof of contamination: You should have clear evidence that PFAS levels in your local water supply are above safe limits, as defined by environmental authorities.
• Identifiable source: The contamination should be linked to specific companies or facilities that have released PFAS into the environment.
• Impact on health and property: You may have health problems related to PFAS exposure or experience a decrease in property value due to the contamination.

These lawsuits aim to:

• Compensate you for health issues and property devaluation.
• Hold companies accountable for causing the contamination.
• Obtain funds for cleanup efforts to ensure safe drinking water is restored.

By addressing water contamination, PFAS lawsuits seek to provide justice and financial relief to those affected by these chemicals.

Settlement amounts in PFAS lawsuits can vary significantly based on factors such as:

• Extent of contamination
• Severity of individual health impacts

While specific figures can differ, settlements often cover medical expenses, property damage, and other related costs.

PFAS lawsuits are actively progressing, with new cases emerging as more communities identify contamination. Here are some specific recent developments:

• Increased regulatory scrutiny: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other regulatory bodies have intensified their focus on PFAS, proposing stricter limits on PFAS levels in drinking water and requiring more comprehensive testing and reporting from industries.
• Government action: Some states have enacted their own regulations to address PFAS contamination, including setting lower allowable limits for PFAS in water and banning certain PFAS-containing products.
• Growing public awareness: Public awareness of the risks associated with PFAS exposure has increased, leading to more community-driven actions and demands for accountability from manufacturers and government agencies.

These developments reflect a growing recognition of the serious health and environmental impacts of PFAS, and they underscore the importance of legal action in addressing these issues.

Many PFAS lawsuits involve military bases where significant water contamination has been identified. Military bases are often sites of PFAS contamination due to the extensive use of firefighting foams, specifically aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), which contains high levels of PFAS. These foams have been used for decades in training exercises and emergency response situations to extinguish fuel fires, leading to PFAS chemicals leaching into the soil and contaminating groundwater and nearby water supplies.

These lawsuits tend to include service members and families who have been exposed to PFAS-contaminated water while living or working on a military base.

To determine if your area or military base is affected by PFAS contamination, you can use resources like the Environmental Working Group (EWG), which provides an interactive map detailing locations with known PFAS contamination, including a separate map for military bases. These tools can help you assess whether you have been exposed to PFAS in your community or on a military installation.

Yes, individuals who have developed health issues such as kidney cancer, ulcerative colitis, or thyroid problems due to PFAS exposure may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit. These cases seek compensation for things like:

• Medical expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of income

To get started with a PFAS lawsuit, contact our experienced PFAS water contamination lawyers at James Rolshouse Law Firm PLLC for a free consultation. We'll take the time to listen to your story, review your situation and medical records, and determine if you qualify to file a claim.