Experienced Denville Firefighter Foam Class Action Attorneys Representing Individuals and Families Across Morris County and Northern New Jersey
Firefighters dedicate their lives to protecting communities. For decades, many relied on firefighting foams that were marketed as essential safety tools. Today, we know that certain foams contain toxic chemicals that never break down, build up in the body, and are linked to serious health problems, including cancer. The manufacturers knew more than they disclosed, and many firefighters and families are only now learning the truth.
At the Law Offices of G. Martin Meyers, we represent individuals and families across Denville, Morris County, and northern New Jersey who believe they were harmed by exposure to dangerous firefighting foam. Our goal is to hold the corporations that made this product responsible and seek justice for those who trusted that firefighting foam was safe.
Call (973) 625-0838 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.
What Is Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF)?
Aqueous Film Forming Foam, commonly called AFFF or simply firefighting foam, is a specialized product used to suppress fires involving jet fuel, gasoline, and other flammable liquids. It works by spreading quickly across burning fuel and forming a film that blocks oxygen, smothering the flames and preventing them from reigniting.
AFFF is widely used in:
- Airports.
- Military bases.
- Refineries and industrial sites.
- Fire departments during training and emergency response.
For decades, firefighters were repeatedly exposed during live training drills, routine practice, and real emergencies. Many handled the foam without understanding the long-term risks to their health, believing it to be safe and reliable.
Lawsuits have been filed alleging that manufacturers knew about the health dangers created through direct contact with the foam, and failed to provide appropriate warnings or safer alternatives.
Understanding Why PFAS Chemicals are a Problem
To understand the lawsuits, it is crucial to understand what makes AFFF dangerous.
Many AFFF products contained per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These chemicals are often called “forever chemicals” because they do not break down. Instead, they remain in water, soil, and the human body for years.
Over time, exposure to PFAS has been linked to:
- Certain cancers.
- Liver and kidney failure.
- Immune system suppression.
- Thyroid and hormonal disruption.
- Reproductive health complications.
Communities near facilities that regularly use firefighting foam, including military installations and airports, have experienced widespread environmental contamination to their groundwater and drinking water supplies.
Many lawsuits claim that manufacturers chose profit over safety and ignored their own troubling research regarding PFAS toxicity.
How Exposure to Firefighting Foam Occurs
Exposure often occurred gradually and repeatedly over the years.
Individuals may have come into contact with PFAS through:
- Hands-on training exercises.
- Emergency firefighting events.
- Contaminated turnout gear.
- Groundwater contamination around bases and airports.
- Residual foam at firehouses and facilities.
Professional and volunteer firefighters, airport workers, industrial workers, and other members of the community may have been exposed to PFAS through firefighting foam without their knowledge.
Who May Qualify for a Firefighter Foam Lawsuit
You may have a claim if an you or your loved one:
- Worked with or around AFFF.
- Was exposed to contaminated water.
- Later developed certain illnesses believed to be linked to PFAS exposure.
Potential claimants may include firefighters, military service members, airport workers, industrial workers, and residents near frequently affected sites.
Our team carefully reviews medical history, work exposure, and environmental factors to determine whether you have a viable claim for recovery.
What Must Be Proven in a Firefighter Foam Case
Firefighter foam lawsuits focus on holding the corporate manufacturers and distributors of AFFF responsible.
Generally, claims allege that manufacturers:
- Failed to warn users of known health risks.
- Marketed AFFF as safe when they knew or should have known it was not.
- Ignored evidence of dangerous chemical buildup.
- Continued selling PFAS-based foam despite safer alternatives.
Attorneys at the Law Offices of G. Martin Meyers will work to gather records, identify medical evidence, and collaborate with experts to build a strong case on behalf of our clients.
Why Work With Our Firefighter Foam Class Action Lawyers?
Cases involving toxic chemicals are highly technical and require an attorney who understands both science and litigation strategy. Our firm brings decades of experience in complex civil litigation and class-action representation.
We assist clients throughout Morris County and northern New Jersey by:
- Investigating exposure history.
- Reviewing medical documentation.
- Evaluating eligibility for participation in ongoing litigation.
- Pursuing compensation where appropriate.
Our goal is to provide clarity, guidance, and aggressive representation for individuals and families who should never have been put at risk from exposure to PFAS chemicals to begin with.
Speak With Our Firefighter Foam Attorneys Today
If you believe you or someone you love developed health problems after exposure to firefighting foam (AFFF), you deserve answers. You may also have the right to pursue compensation and hold corporate manufacturers and others accountable.
Call the Law Offices of G. Martin Meyers at (973) 625-0838 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. We represent clients in Denville, throughout Morris County, and across northern New Jersey and southern New York.
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