How to File an AFFF Lawsuit

Firefighters filing Aqueous Fire-Fighting Foam (AFFF) claims to turn the tables on negligent manufacturers are exposing the true dangers caused by toxic fire suppressants. Thanks to civilian and military firefighters willing to share their experiences, the litigations against the responsible parties grow stronger each day.

Every situation is different, but all firefighters and their families affected by AFFF deserve advocates by their side.

MDL Claims

A firefighter experiencing a personal injury, the need for medical monitoring, or economic loss due to the Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) exposure linked to AFFF may join a Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) as an individual. In MDLs, cases are consolidated and presented to a single district court and judge to streamline the discovery process and proceedings without losing sight of an individual’s claim.

Step-by-Step Guide To Filing an AFFF Lawsuit

Once it’s confirmed you qualify for an AFFF lawsuit, your journey starts with these steps:

1 | Gather Client Information To Support Your AFFF Exposure Claim

Supporting documentation helps validate the damaging effects of PFAS toxins on your health and finances. Our case managers work tirelessly, using any resources or networks at our disposal to collect information to prove your claim. Combining these documents with your employment or military records helps ensure your story and hardships won’t be in question. A strong AFFF case begins with the following information:

Dates and locations of firefighting and military base employment where exposure occurred
Medical documentation of health challenges, diagnoses, and treatment
Witness accounts of pain and suffering due to health issues or financial loss

2 | File the Claim Into the MDL Identifying the Responsible Parties

To enter the litigation, the manufacturers of the AFFF products must be named. Most firefighters cannot recall the brand name of the foam or turnout gear product that was used, but your legal team can help pinpoint which suppressants you may have used at the military base or airport where you were employed during the exposure period.

Companies knowingly created products that introduced dangerous chemicals into workplaces and communities. Now that users of these firefighting foams are facing serious consequences from exposure to the toxins, the manufacturers are looking away. With your help, Bell Legal Group can begin to right the wrongs these reckless acts caused firefighters, and ameliorate the medical and financial strain you and your family may be experiencing.