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September 26th, 2025 - Treven Pyles

AFFF Firefighter II: How experience increases exposure risk

It may take firefighters years to complete both Firefighter I and II certification, along with other certification requirements se...

September 26th, 2025 - Treven Pyles

AFFF Firefighter I: Understanding entry-level exposure

Entry-level firefighters are also exposed to AFFF from attending live fire suppression classes and responding to liquid fire emerg...

September 23rd, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

The overlooked firefighter: Part-timers and volunteers faced the same PFAS risks

Firefighters with full-time careers often receive the most attention when discussing AFFF exposure and its devastating health effe...

August 26th, 2025 - Treven Pyles

AFFF MDL has a new filing deadline after the bellwether trial was postponed

The first bellwether trial for MDL No. 2873 was supposed to be held in October 2025, but Judge Gergel postponed trial dates in con...

August 22nd, 2025 - Treven Pyles

Obtaining medical records for toxic exposure cases: A guide for active-duty military and veterans

Toxic exposure is a harsh reality many veterans and active-duty service members face. From burn pits to cancer-causing chemicals, ...

August 19th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

First responders affected by AFFF exposure: eligible for compensation

As first responders, firefighters face high risks for developing serious conditions as a result of exposure to PFAS, the key ingre...

June 26th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

How AFFF exposure affects the liver: The mechanisms of developing cancer

Liver cancer is among the deadliest forms of cancer affecting Americans, claiming at least 30,000 lives each year. The risk of dev...

June 19th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

Thyroid disruptors: PFAS in AFFF

In recent years, there has been mounting evidence that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) disrupt thyroid function. Firefi...

June 19th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

Increased risk of testicular cancer among military firefighters

Today, among active-duty service members in the U.S., testicular cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer, and scientific ev...

May 30th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

AFFF Exposure: Recognizing testicular cancer symptoms in high-risk groups

If you have an AFFF exposure history, the lump you've been putting off checking may be more serious than you realize. Testicular a...

May 16th, 2025 - Treven Pyles

Important updates in the AFFF lawsuits: What firefighters and service members should know

Thousands of firefighters, military personnel, and civilians nationwide have pursued personal injury cases after developing illnes...

May 06th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

What veteran firefighters need to know: Disability ratings for testicular cancer

Testicular cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer affecting military personnel. Military firefighters with this conditio...

May 05th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

Filing a claim after losing a family member to AFFF exposure

Since AFFF was introduced in the 1970s, firefighters have been exposed to the dangerous "forever chemicals" in the foam. Some had ...

April 25th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

Analyzing the connection between AFFF exposure & kidney cancer

For decades, civilian and military firefighters were exposed to the toxic chemicals that are the main iongredient in AFFF, namely ...

April 24th, 2025 - Treven Pyles

Filing a claim after getting diagnosed with an AFFF-related condition

For decades, military and civilian firefighters have been exposed to AFFF. Studies have shown that exposure to this foam is linked...

April 15th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

Kidney cancer and military service: What you need to know

Aside from lifestyle and hereditary factors, service members have a higher risk of developing kidney cancer than the general popul...

April 15th, 2025 - Treven Pyles

PACT Act Benefits: Retroactive Payment and Back Pay Explained

Following the enactment of the PACT Act, veterans with previously denied claims may now be eligible to receive benefits and monthl...

April 15th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

How the PACT Act helps veterans get benefits, disability ratings

Since 2022, millions of veterans have been able to access medical services and disability pay from the VA thanks to the PACT Act. ...

April 14th, 2025 - Treven Pyles

Kidney cancer: the silent disease in veterans

Veterans are 50% more likely to develop cancer, including kidney cancer, than the rest of the population. Because it does not show...

April 09th, 2025 - Treven Pyles

Kidney cancer: The importance of medical tests to detect early warning signs in veterans

Kidney cancer earned the moniker 'silent killer' because, in its early stages, patients often do not show obvious symptoms. Howeve...

April 08th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

PACT Act: The amount of compensation you could receive

The PACT Act enabled thousands more veterans exposed to toxic chemicals to claim benefits and compensation from the Veterans Affai...

April 03rd, 2025 - Treven Pyles

Presumptive conditions under the PACT Act of 2022

The PACT Act of 2022 enabled the expansion of healthcare benefits and disability pay for veterans. With more than 20 presumptive c...

April 02nd, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

PACT Act: Veterans with kidney cancer eligible for VA benefits, disability compensation

Kidney cancer is now included in the list of more than 20 presumptive conditions under the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Hon...

March 18th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

Multiple non-malignant health issues linked to ethylene oxide exposure

Although the risk of cancer among nearby residents exposed to ethylene oxide is significantly greater than the median values for t...

Dispatches from the front lines of toxic exposure litigation.