Firefighter Claims
Firefighter AFFF PFAS Claims
5K+ firefighter claims filed in MDL 2873.
What is AFFF?
Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) is used to extinguish fuel fires. It contains PFAS chemicals that firefighters absorb through skin contact and inhalation. Studies show firefighters have higher cancer rates than the general population.
Cancers Linked to AFFF Exposure
Kidney Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Leukemia
Thyroid Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
State Cancer Presumption Laws
Many states have enacted laws presuming that certain cancers in firefighters are work-related, making it easier to obtain workers' compensation and pursue lawsuits.
- ✓Florida, California, New York, Texas have strong presumption laws
- ✓Shifts burden of proof to employer/insurer
- ✓May cover PFAS-linked cancers
Firefighter Settlement Estimates
Cancer Claims
$500,000 - $850,000
Wrongful Death
$750,000 - $1.5M