What Is AFFF?
AFFF stands for Aqueous Film Forming Foam. It is a special type of firefighting foam used to put out fuel-based fires, especially:
- Aircraft fires
- Fuel fires
- Oil fires
- Military training fires
AFFF foam was widely used by:
- Military bases
- Fire departments
- Airports
- Industrial firefighting teams
People were exposed when they sprayed or trained with this foam during their job.
Who May Qualify for an AFFF Case?
- Firefighters
- Military Personnel
- Fire training instructors
- Airport emergency crews
- Military mechanics working near foam training
- Industrial safety teams
If the person was not a firefighter, they must have had at least 5 exposure events.
Why Choose Have A Lawyer?
At Have A Lawyer, we aim to connect eligible individuals to highly skilled lawyers with in-depth knowledge and expertise in handling AFFF cases. By analyzing the client's exposure history carefully, through the different job duties and medical conditions, we determine which cases are qualified to go ahead. Choosing Have A Lawyer means working with a team that is committed to proper screening, stronger cases, and better legal outcomes.
What are the medical qualifying Injuries for the claim?
The person must have been diagnosed with one of the following illnesses. The eligible medical conditions are:
- Kidney Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Ulcerative Colitis (surgery required)
The illness must have developed at least 6 months after the first exposure.
Why Accurate Qualification Matters?
Incorrectly qualifying leads results in two problems for law firms: it causes them to lose time, and their casework gets declined, and their campaign results decrease in effectiveness. The correct qualification process enables better case results because it delivers stronger cases, which help maintain client confidence and boost campaign effectiveness.
