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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...

May 11th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

AFFF at US tanker bases: The dangers of chemical exposure in refueling centers

Military firefighters and veterans who served at tanker bases in the U.S. faced constant exposure to aqueous film-forming foam (AF...

May 11th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

AFFF at US airlift bases: Hidden dangers at Air Force transport hubs

Exposure to "forever chemicals" at Air Force bases is not just limited to tanker and bomber bases. Military firefighters and veter...

May 11th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

Bomber bases: The use of AFFF in high-intensity strategic operations

During the Cold War, hundreds of bomber planes and refueling tankers were either on the move or ready for action. With continuous ...

April 28th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

AFFF ban at Minnesota airports: What it means for firefighter exposure claims

As of January 1, 2026, the use of AFFF has been effectively eliminated from Minnesota's airports. The measure forms part of a wide...

April 28th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Decades of AFFF exposure: What firefighters at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport should know about PFAS risks

Like most major airports, the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, often referred to as MSP, had once relied on AFFF. In ad...

April 28th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

Minnesota firefighter PFAS biomonitoring program: What blood testing reveals about AFFF exposure risks

With the goal of protecting future firefighters from the harm associated with constant exposure to PFAS-containing AFFF, Minnesota...

April 27th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Military Sealift Command workers: Are you covered under the Jones Act?

Every day, MSC crew members also face tremendous risks when navigating seas and other bodies of water in their line of work. That’...

April 20th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Why acting early after an asbestos-related diagnosis matters

Receiving a diagnosis of any asbestos-related disease is never easy. It comes as a flurry of medical appointments, second opinions...

April 20th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

Attended an industrial fire school? You might qualify for a firefighter cancer claim

Most firefighters expect the danger to come from the job, not from training, but industrial fire schools often involve repeated ha...

April 20th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

2025 PFAS foam ban in Rhode Island: How to file claims for past exposure

Rhode Island has joined the growing list of states that aim to eliminate the use of AFFF. Since 2025, the Ocean State has banned t...

April 20th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

Anoka County residents in Coon Rapids, Spring Lake Park, and Andover: Filing EtO claims against Steris Inc. Minnesota

Nearly 15 percent of the Minnesota population lives within a few miles of a sterilization facility that emits toxic ethylene oxide...

April 20th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Sandston, Montrose, Highland Springs, and Oakland residents in Henrico County: Filing EtO claims

Recent risk assessments have identified that a sterilization facility in Henrico may be contributing to elevated cancer risk in su...

April 17th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

Understanding FELA: Coverage for managers, supervisors, and office staff

Plenty of railroad employees assume FELA protection is reserved for those doing hands-on work in the field, like engineers, conduc...

April 17th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

Alaska Railroad and FELA: Understanding FELA for small and state-owned railroads

When railroad workers get hurt on the job, their claims are handled under FELA. Many think that the law only applies to big inters...

April 17th, 2026 - Michael Bartlett

How to find your old address for an EtO claim

If you're pursuing a claim related to ethylene oxide exposure, one of the most important details is where you lived and when. Heal...

April 14th, 2026 - Treven Pyles

Mobile home communities and EtO exposure: The overlooked families in New Tazewell facing the highest risk

In New Tazewell, federal and state health agencies have already confirmed that communities near the DeRoyal Industries facility fa...

Dispatches from the front lines of toxic exposure litigation.

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

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

Firefighter cleanup and overhaul duties could have increased AFFF exposure risk

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

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

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

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

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

AFFF at US tanker bases: The dangers of chemical exposure in refueling centers

AFFF at US airlift bases: Hidden dangers at Air Force transport hubs

Bomber bases: The use of AFFF in high-intensity strategic operations

AFFF ban at Minnesota airports: What it means for firefighter exposure claims

Decades of AFFF exposure: What firefighters at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport should know about PFAS risks

Minnesota firefighter PFAS biomonitoring program: What blood testing reveals about AFFF exposure risks

Military Sealift Command workers: Are you covered under the Jones Act?

Why acting early after an asbestos-related diagnosis matters

Attended an industrial fire school? You might qualify for a firefighter cancer claim

2025 PFAS foam ban in Rhode Island: How to file claims for past exposure

Anoka County residents in Coon Rapids, Spring Lake Park, and Andover: Filing EtO claims against Steris Inc. Minnesota

Sandston, Montrose, Highland Springs, and Oakland residents in Henrico County: Filing EtO claims

Understanding FELA: Coverage for managers, supervisors, and office staff

Alaska Railroad and FELA: Understanding FELA for small and state-owned railroads

How to find your old address for an EtO claim

Mobile home communities and EtO exposure: The overlooked families in New Tazewell facing the highest risk

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