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Although the most common risk factors for bladder cancer are tobacco smoking, chronic bladder inflammation, being male, and old age, toxic exposure can also cause it. Exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, usually known as PFAS or "forever chemicals" can result in bladder cancer. Every year, over 81,000 people receive a bladder cancer diagnosis in the United States, the disease being significantly more prevalent in men and in people over the age of 55. While the prognosis of bladder cancer is often favorable when it is found in the early stage, with 96% of the patients living for five years or longer, if the disease has spread to distant organs, the survival rate drops substantially, with only 6% of patients living for five years or longer. If you have a history of occupational or military toxic exposure and struggle with bladder cancer, we advise you to contact our attorneys.

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The bladder cancer risk among military and civilian firefighters who used AFFF is nearly 2 times higher

Bladder cancer risk

A study from Environmental Health Insights found that people with a high level of PFAS in their blood are nearly twice as likely to develop bladder cancer than the general population. This is often the case with military and civilian firefighters who used the fire suppressant AFFF, which contains between 50% and 98% of these toxic chemicals.

Not only do PFAS persist in the environment once they are released by employing AFFF, but they also stay in the body for a long time. This increases the risk of numerous life-threatening diseases, including bladder cancer. Moreover, firefighters are exposed to PFAS from the very personal protective equipment they wear.

It is worthy of note that, when it is the consequence of AFFF exposure, bladder cancer may take several years to several decades to develop. The following are the most common symptoms of bladder cancer, regardless of the cause:

  • pain or a burning sensation during urination
  • lower back pain on one side of the body
  • feeling the need to urinate many times at night
  • blood in the urine and frequent urination
  • feeling the need to urinate yet not being able to do so
  • trouble urinating or a weak urine stream
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Eligibility requirements for AFFF exposure claims

Whether you worked as a military or civilian firefighter, if you used AFFF and have bladder cancer, chances are there is a causal relation at play. Nevertheless, to make sure you qualify for compensation from the liable manufacturers, our resourceful attorneys will have to check your eligibility by reviewing the documents you will need to send in, which are your employment or military records and your medical records clearly stating your bladder cancer diagnosis. You will also have to meet the following criteria:

  • as a military firefighter, you must have been discharged other than dishonorably
  • you must have used aqueous film-forming foam, commonly known as AFFF, regularly
  • you must have a correct, accurate diagnosis of bladder cancer related to PFAS exposure
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File a toxic exposure claim for bladder cancer with our specialized assistance

People with a history of toxic exposure who suffer from bladder cancer should get in touch with our law firm, as we have been pursuing this kind of case for nearly 30 years. Our legal team has the necessary knowledge, experience, and resources to help you recover the compensation you may be entitled to from the liable manufacturers or any other responsible party. You will only have to send a series of basic documents so that we can begin evaluating your case to find out whether you qualify for compensation.

Eligible people will have their claims filed with the culprits, and veterans will also have a VA disability claim filed for bladder cancer. Our law firm operates on a contingency fee basis, so we will not ask you for any money unless we obtain compensation on your behalf. We will strive to recover the maximum compensation available for your diagnosis, and if everything works in our favor, you may benefit from the money you deserve for your unjust suffering.

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