Firefighting Foam Chemicals Are Affecting Whole Communities

When there’s a fire to be put out at an airport or a military base, the first priority is to contain the flames and extinguish what could be a disaster. Rarely is anybody thinking about the methods at which fires are put out, but in recent cases it’s become a question of how a certain firefighting method is affecting the people and property involved.A firefighting foam called AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) that is commonly used on military bases and airports has been found to be dangerous to people and almost impossible to get rid of, earning the title ‘Forever Chemicals.’Matt Dolman describes the danger of these chemicals over time, explaining that this foam is not used for commercial use unless it’s at a military base. The chemicals can stick around for up to 40 years, get into the water and start to grow into surrounding regions leading to growing cases of cancers, diseases, and ailments have been linked to this foam. Stan Gipe also elaborates that these forever chemicals can’t be eradicated when they’re in your community. You can move the chemicals, but the removal process costs millions of dollars and puts those involved in the cleanup process at risk.Dolman Law is handling multiple cases involving firefighters, families, and communities who have been affected by AFFF harm. It’s important to go with a firm that understands the nuances of these cases and puts you at the front of the line to receive compensation.In this episode: [00:46] What is AFFF and where is it used?[01:38] What makes AFFF so dangerous and who does it affect?[04:40] Who is receiving relief from AFFF cases?[7:03] How to get in touch with Dolman Law Group💡 Meet Your Host 💡Name: Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PASpecialty: Matt is a nationally recognized insurance and personal injury attorney and focuses much of his practice on the litigation of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram   Name: Stanley Gipe, Esq.Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PASpecialty: Stan is a Florida Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. This distinction connotes expertise in the discipline of trial practice. He has served as lead counsel on over 1,000 Florida personal injury lawsuits.🔑 Relevant Resources 🔑Firefighting Foam Lawsuits: Everything You Need To Know About AFFFFirefighting Foam Cancer Lawyer5 Things to Know About DOD's Research on 'Fluorine-Free' Firefighting FoamAFFF-Related RecallsFirefighting Foam Lawsuits: Everything You Need To Know About AFFFDOD Releases PFAS Task Force Progress ReportThe insights and views presented in this podcast are for general information purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. The information presented is not a substitute for consulting with an attorney. Nor does tuning in to this podcast constitute an attorney-client relationship of any kind. Any case result information provided on any portion of this podcast should not be understood as a promise of any particular result in a future case. Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers: Big firm results, small firm personal attention.