Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are dangerous chemicals that have been used in countless common products for decades. Companies continued to use these chemicals despite knowing their negative impact on human health, which now makes them legally liable for consumer suffering. Our PFAS lawsuit lawyers can help you explore your rights if you would like to take action.
At Ged Lawyers, we share your concern about the effects of PFAS and your deep sense of injustice that you and your family were unnecessarily exposed to such hazardous chemicals. Call today and find out how our product liability lawyers can help you with your case. We are available in the evenings and on weekends.
The Benefits of Hiring Our PFAS Attorneys as Soon as Possible
As The New York Times reported in May 2024, a day of reckoning is at hand for manufacturers who use PFAS. The number of lawsuits against these manufacturers is likely to be on par with the suits filed in response to other infamous products, like asbestos and tobacco.
The PFAS lawsuit lawyers at our firm stand ready to represent anyone who wants to become a plaintiff in these cases. We believe we are qualified to hold negligent manufacturers accountable because:
- Our firm was founded almost 30 years ago. Ged Lawyers has decades of experience facing off against liable parties of all sizes, including large corporations and insurance companies.
- We hold mock trials. This allows us to practice and refine our approach so that our case is as strong as possible when it is time to confront the manufacturers. While we are willing to negotiate a pretrial settlement where possible, our personal injury lawyers are never afraid to go to trial.
- We are a law firm with a history of winning. We know what it takes to investigate negligence-related injuries, gather pertinent evidence, and present our clients’ cases in a way that juries and insurers find compelling.
- Our PFAS law firm is always there when you need us. Feel free to get in touch whenever you have questions. If you feel more comfortable speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, Russian, Greek, or Creole, we have staff members who can assist you.
Manufacturers are wasting no time in trying to shore up their defenses and make themselves seem like harmless or well-intentioned victims. We encourage you not to waste time, either. Call Ged Lawyers now for a free case review.
Many Kinds of Damages Are Available to Those Exposed to PFAS
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) warns that PFAS exposure could have many negative effects on human health, including but not limited to:
- Kidney and testicular cancer
- High cholesterol
- Liver problems
- Fertility problems
- Pregnancy complications
- Low birth weight and other developmental delays
These conditions can have a devastating effect on your family, your life, and your ability to support your loved ones. That is why our PFAS lawsuit attorneys want to fight hard for financial compensation that makes it easier for you to cope with your losses. This compensation could include:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and trauma
- Reduced quality of life
- Disability
- Medical expenses
- Replacement services (e.g., hiring someone else to do chores you used to do)
- Loss of wages
- Loss of long-term earning capacity
Did You Lose a Loved One Due to PFAS Exposure?
If so, Ged Lawyers is sorry for your loss. We recognize that the conditions caused by PFAS contamination can be deadly, and our wrongful death lawyers are prepared to help people like you pursue a different set of damages, including:
- Loss of your loved one’s presence and companionship
- Funeral costs and other end-of-life expenses
- Loss of your loved one’s income
PFAS Are Widespread and Known to Be Dangerous
PFAS are also called “forever chemicals” because, in the words of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), “PFAS break down slowly, if at all.” Once they enter the ground, air, or water, they stay there permanently—and they are already in the bloodstream of almost everyone in the United States.
PFAS are found in a diverse array of products which are designed to be used frequently, if not daily. Because they are so common, many people are repeatedly exposed to PFAS every day, increasing their risk of developing health problems. Our legal team can help you seek compensation for exposure to unsafe products like:
- Food containers
- Pots and pans
- Shoes and clothing
- Industrial cleaning products
- Cosmetics
- Furniture and carpets
- Dental floss
- Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) (used to fight fires)
- Paint and varnish
PFAS are also pervasive in the food and water we drink, including tap water, fish and meat that come from contaminated areas, and food that was sold in contaminated containers. They can also be found in breastmilk.
How Many Kinds of PFAS Are There?
Per the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “there are thousands of PFAS chemicals,” and the ATSDR reports that new varieties are being developed. This indicates that manufacturers are still committed to using PFAS, despite the mounting evidence that these chemicals have done severe harm to humans, animals, and the planet.
Hold Negligent Manufacturers Accountable for PFAS Contamination
The knowledge that PFAS could pose a threat to human health is not new. Manufacturers knew about the dangers as early as the 1960s, but they did nothing because it was easier and more profitable to continue using PFAS while hiding the risk of harm.
Now is your chance to hold these manufacturers accountable for the damage they have done to your family. Let the PFAS attorneys at Ged Lawyers file a lawsuit on your behalf and fight for the damages you deserve.
Our Attorneys Can Help You With Your PFAS Lawsuit
Our PFAS lawsuit lawyers know what it takes to recover fair settlements and verdicts from corporations that only care about covering up their mistakes. We want to start building your case as soon as possible so that your family does not have to go without fair compensation for one minute longer than necessary. Call Ged Lawyers for a free consultation today.
