PFAS Injuries
About PFAS:
PFAS is a general term that refers to thousands of chemicals that have been linked to severe illnesses, such as cancer. Due to worldwide prevalence of these chemicals, including the United States, many more individuals now claim that PFAS are the cause of their serious health problems.
PFAS are by-products of many industrial processing systems and have been found in:
- consumer goods – PFAS act as fire & water repellant for products
- oil processing
- manufacturing
- other industrial uses where PFAS exhibit as waste product
PFAS Pose Risks to Humans – Backed by Scientific Evidence
Now more than ever, there is scientific evidence to support the claims that PFAS are harmful to humans. Below are several PFAS studies:
Environmental Protection Agency: In June of 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency issued drinking water advisories for PFAS. The EPA warned that even minute amounts of PFAS in drinking water (some so small they cannot be detected) could result in negative health effects to humans. This indicates any concentration of these chemicals may be dangerous.
Exposure and Health: In July of 2022, researchers found the “annual disease burden and associated social costs” attributed to exposure to long-chain PFAS is $5.52 billion.
Environmental Health Perspectives: In September of 2022, this study showed evidence between PFAS exposure and elevated cholesterol levels.
National Toxicology Program of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the International Agency for Research on Cancer: In 2016, the NTP and IARC released their findings regarding the adverse effects of PFAS. The National Toxicology Program reported both PFOA and PFOS are “presumed to be an immune hazard to humans.” The Internation Agency for Research on Cancer concluded that there is “evidence” of “the carcinogenicity of . . . PFOA” in humans and test animals.
If you were diagnosed cancer (listed below), and suspect you were exposed to PFAS, call Tim today, or complete the online form to discuss your claim.
Case Criteria:
1. Year 2000 or later diagnosis of one of the following:
- Testicular cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Liver cancer
2. Drank from contaminated water supply from 1990 to present for at least 6 consecutive months.
3. Live/Lived in Dayton, and several other areas in Ohio.
Disclaimer:
Misny Law is unable to accept potential clients where the statute of limitations may have expired, or may expire in the near future.
Misny Law will be unable to confirm acceptance for investigation until after reviewing the initial intake.
Misny Law will consider the discovery rule or other equitable tolling statutes for initial investigation if allowed by the state of Ohio.