What Is PFAS?
PFAS stands for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. These substances are synthetic compounds that appear in various products that include:
- Non-stick cookware
- Waterproof clothing
- Industrial manufacturing products
PFAS chemicals are referred to as "forever chemicals" because they remain intact in both water and human bodily systems.
The body retains these chemicals for an extended period after a person has been exposed to them.
How Do People Get Exposed to it?
The most common ways in which people may get exposed to PFAS are through contaminated drinking water.
This contamination often happens near:
- Military bases
- Airports
- Industrial chemical plants
PFAS chemicals can migrate from industrial chemicals that are spilled or thrown into the ground to the groundwater and the city's drinking water systems. If people consume this contaminated water for a lengthy period, they may be susceptible to several severe health problems.
Why Choose Have A Lawyer?
At Have A Lawyer, we aim to connect eligible individuals to highly skilled lawyers with deep expertise in handling PFAS-related cases. By carefully analyzing each client’s exposure history—whether through workplace duties, environmental contact, or medical conditions—we determine which cases are qualified to move forward.Choosing Have A Lawyer means working with a team dedicated to thorough screening, stronger case preparation, and better legal outcomes.
Who all are Eligible to file a PFAS litigation Case?
A person who has:
- Drank water contaminated with PFAS
- Lived in a contaminated area
- Consumed the water for at least 6 consecutive months
The exposure must have occurred between 1990 and the present.
How can you qualify medical conditions to attain the claim?
To qualify for a PFAS case, the person must have been diagnosed with one of the following conditions. Qualifying Injuries
- Kidney Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Ulcerative Colitis (surgery required)
Additionally:
The diagnosis must have occurred in the year 2000 or later.
