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July 24th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Navy crash and salvage firefighters and AFFF exposure

Navy crash and salvage crews respond to some of the most dangerous firefighting situations in the military. They handle aircraft m...

July 24th, 2026 - Gary Anderson

Navy firefighting qualifications and firefighting foam exposure

Many veterans who are unsure whether they encountered AFFF can look back at their qualifications for answers. The Navy uses Person...

July 24th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

Navy flight deck AFFF operations: Who handled firefighting foam aboard carriers

Aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships carried thousands of gallons of JP-5 jet fuel, and a fire on the flight deck could ...

July 24th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Coast Guard cutter AFFF exposure: Helicopter flight decks, firefighting duties & aviation operations

For decades, Coast Guard cutters equipped for helicopter operations used aqueous film-forming foam as the standard agent for suppr...

July 03rd, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Many popular hair relaxers abound in toxic chemicals

When women apply hair relaxers, the harmful chemicals in these products may cause lesions and burns on the scalp, making it easier...

June 30th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Why duration of residence matters in EtO exposure investigations

When people learn that an ethylene oxide-emitting facility operated near a former home, one of the first questions they ask is whe...

June 30th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

How former residents can map their proximity to an EtO facility using public maps

In many ethylene oxide exposure investigations, one of the first questions attorneys and researchers ask is how close someone live...

June 30th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

Why certain cancer diagnoses are being investigated in ethylene oxide cases

Ethylene oxide is classified as a human carcinogen by the EPA, the National Toxicology Program, and the International Agency for R...

June 30th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

EtO exposure zones around industrial facilities: What nearby residents should know

Some communities near EtO-emitting facilities have been identified as areas needing further evaluation. Because EtO is released in...

June 19th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

Communities falling within three miles of Union Carbide's St. Charles Parish operations

When people think about industrial facilities and chemical exposure, they often picture empty lots or remote industrial zones. The...

June 18th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

Toxic foam exposure at NAS Corpus Christi: Filing an AFFF claim for firefighter cancer

Naval Air Station Corpus Christi has operated as one of the Navy's most active aviation training installations for decades, proces...

June 18th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

Quantico firefighters AFFF claim: firefighting foam exposure and legal options

Marine Corps Base Quantico has operated since 1917 and remains one of the most active military installations in the United States.

June 18th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Were you a Suffolk County firefighter or East Northport volunteer? AFFF exposure at Yaphank Firematics facility

Thousands of Long Island volunteer firefighters trained at the Suffolk County Firematics Training Facility in Yaphank, where aqueo...

June 11th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Mountain Home, Arkansas residents near Baxter Healthcare: Filing an ethylene oxide claim

For decades, residents living near the Baxter Healthcare facility in Mountain Home, Arkansas, have been in close proximity to a fa...

June 09th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Breast cancer with no genetic mutation: Could environmental exposure be a factor?

A breast cancer diagnosis is difficult enough on its own. When it arrives without a family history, without a positive BRCA result...

May 25th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

The legacy of Naval Station Great Lakes: Navigating firefighter toxic exposure claims

Naval Station Great Lakes has been the U.S. Navy's only boot camp and its largest training installation for over a century. Locate...

May 25th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Firefighter cleanup and overhaul duties could have increased AFFF exposure risk

After the fire is extinguished, firefighters enter the overhaul phase, looking for hidden fire, removing debris, and preventing re...

May 18th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

Diagnosed with cancer after firefighting? Women were barely included in early PFAS research

For decades, firefighting research focused almost exclusively on men. A comprehensive study reveals a shocking demographic bias: f...

May 18th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Firefighter cancer claims and the gap between lab testing and real-world exposure

For decades, manufacturers and regulators evaluated firefighting foam safety based on controlled laboratory testing. These tests a...

May 15th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

AFFF exposure at fighter bases: The danger faced by firefighters in high-frequency operations

Fighter bases had smaller and lighter planes than those at bomber and tanker bases. However, their frequent usage also required la...

May 13th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory asbestos exposure: What former & current employees should know

The Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (KAPL) in Niskayuna, New York, plays a crucial role in advancing nuclear technology in America....

May 11th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

Inside BNSF railroad: How long-term railroad exposure leads to FELA claims

For many workers at the BNSF Railway, routine exposure to hazardous substances can lead to serious health conditions that may take...