Fairchild AFB is located near Spokane, Washington, and was established in 1942. Today, it is still operational. However, since the 1960s, heavy contamination with PFAS, a group of toxic chemicals, has been occurring at Fairchild Air Force Base. The primary source of PFAS is the use of aqueous film-forming foam, commonly known as AFFF, by military firefighters and trainees.
Current or former members of the military who served at Fairchild AFB after the 1960s should keep a close eye on their health, as they were inevitably exposed to large amounts of PFAS from the use of AFFF on the site. Measured by the EWG in 2019, PFOS and PFOA levels were at an alarming 167,000 ppt, which exceeds the limits set by the EPA many times.
AFFF is a very effective fire suppressant employed to put out jet fuel and petroleum fires, but it contains high concentrations of PFAS, which are carcinogenic to humans. In the regrettable event that you are a veteran who came to struggle with a disease as a consequence of PFAS exposure, we strongly encourage you to contact us so that you can benefit from the compensation you deserve.
While PFAS are the primary toxic agent lurking on Fairchild Air Force Base, a series of other hazardous substances were found on the military base. The following are the other toxic agents found to be contaminating Fairchild Air Force Base, whose presence only worsens the extent of toxic exposure occurring among members of the military:
It is worth noting that the majority of these dangerous substances can lead to the development of cancer, just as exposure to PFAS can. For this reason, we recommend that veterans who served at Fairchild Air Force Base undergo regular screenings so that they can find out about a potential disease caused by toxic exposure.
Exposure to PFAS, especially if it is prolonged, may result in terrible, even life-threatening diseases. For this reason, if you served on Fairchild AFB, we advise you to pay close attention to your health and to seek medical attention if you notice unusual symptoms. Nevertheless, it is important to know that there are only certain diagnoses for which you can seek financial compensation, as there must be a definitive causal relation between your disease and exposure to PFAS. The following are the diseases for which you or a family member who was stationed with you can file a toxic exposure claim:
You should know that if you are a family member of a veteran who was stationed with them at Fairchild AFB and came to struggle with one of these diagnoses, you are also entitled to financial compensation. Regardless of the circumstances of your PFAS exposure on Fairchild AFB, we are ready to provide you with quality legal assistance.
Atraxia Law has over 35 years of experience in vetting cases for victims of toxic exposure. We encourage veterans and their family members who were injured by PFAS exposure on military bases to reach out to us, as they are eligible for compensation.
Our process is easy and simple: a 10-minute phone call. After we assess your situation and deem you eligible, a skilled PFAS attorney will file a toxic exposure claim on your behalf.
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