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November 13th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

The EPA's 90% EtO emission reduction: What it could mean for future cancer risk and exposure claims

On March 14, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopted sweeping amendments to the National Emission Standards for Ha...

November 05th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

Multiple myeloma diagnosis: Exposed to ethylene oxide?

Multiple myeloma begins its development in plasma cells from the bone marrow. When these cells are affected, they grow out of cont...

November 03rd, 2025 - Treven Pyles

Small-town fire chiefs: Foam exposure, health risks, and legal claims

At least 43% of volunteer firefighters have served for more than 10 years, according to the NFPA. Small-town fire chiefs, in parti...

October 31st, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

Leading the drills, bearing the risk: AFFF cancer claims for firefighter training captains

A firefighter training captain has one of the most challenging and dangerous jobs in the fire department. Their jobs involve plann...

October 31st, 2025 - Treven Pyles

Connecting the dots: Leukemia diagnosis and EtO exposure

Leukemia is a cancer of the blood-forming tissue wherein white blood cells, or other blood cells, grow abnormally, multiply out of...

October 30th, 2025 - Treven Pyles

Decades of service, decades of exposure: Battalion chiefs and legal claims for AFFF-related cancer

A battalion chief is responsible for overseeing several fire stations in a city or district, making sure they operate properly and...

October 28th, 2025 - Treven Pyles

EtO exposure: What scientific evidence reveals about cancer links

Repeated exposure to EtO will not only lead to acute health problems such as skin and lung irritation, but also more serious and f...

October 28th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis? How EtO exposure could be the cause

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma can develop if you are exposed to ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions through your job or live near an area that e...

October 27th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

The single claim rule explained: What firefighters with multiple cancers need to know

When it comes to toxic exposure claims, most U.S. courts follow the single claim rule, in which claimants must bring all known inj...

October 27th, 2025 - Treven Pyles

Understanding AFFF claims on behalf of deceased firefighters

Families who lost a loved one due to cancer linked to AFFF exposure can be eligible to receive compensation. These include family ...

October 27th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

Qualifying for an ethylene oxide claim: Documentation you need

To support your claim for ethylene oxide (EtO), you must gather evidence. Document your exposure by collecting medical records, pe...

October 24th, 2025 - Treven Pyles

Ethylene oxide cancer latency periods: What you need to know

Cancers associated with EtO exposure have extended latency periods that typically span 10 to 20 years. During these years, cancers...

October 23rd, 2025 - Treven Pyles

Small and volunteer fire departments: What firefighter-paramedics should know about AFFF, cancer, and compensation

In smaller towns and rural communities, firefighter paramedics are the first line of defense. Firefighter paramedics often have at...

October 17th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

Children and ethylene oxide: Assessing cancer risks and legal overview

Health issues linked to ethylene oxide (EtO) exposure are not limited only to adults. Research also suggests that children could f...

October 16th, 2025 - Treven Pyles

Air Force Fire Protection Specialist: Kidney and testicular cancer from AFFF exposure

As a result of their extensive exposure to AFFF containing PFAS chemicals, Air Force Fire Protection Specialists are significantly...

October 16th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

Legal options for Air Force Fire Protection Specialists exposed to firefighting foam

Fire Protection Specialists in the Air Force are some of the most intensively AFFF-exposed firefighters in the military, because t...

October 02nd, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

Special certifications that increase AFFF exposure risk

Firefighters may be exposed to AFFF foam or contaminated equipment repeatedly and directly, depending on their certification. If y...

October 02nd, 2025 - Treven Pyles

HazMat technician: How this certification shows higher AFFF exposure

HazMat Technicians who develop cancer may have been exposed to AFFF for a long period of time as they perform their specialized du...

October 02nd, 2025 - Treven Pyles

Using your firefighter specialization to support AFFF claims

Firefighters who suffer from cancer after being exposed to AFFF for a long time may be able to build a strong compensation claim w...

October 02nd, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

Specialized firefighter roles and the risk of AFFF exposure

Although all firefighters face the risk of AFFF exposure, certain specialized roles have experienced higher levels of contaminatio...

October 01st, 2025 - Treven Pyles

How your firefighter career timeline can strengthen your AFFF case

A firefighter's career path from probationary status to a seasoned position is a timeline of increasing skill, knowledge, and expo...

October 01st, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

The two-year rule: How long do you need to be a firefighter to qualify for AFFF claims?

While every AFFF case is unique, a two-year minimum requirement serves as the benchmark for filing AFFF claims for both career and...