Built in 1918, the military base is located in North Carolina. Originally, it was called Camp Bragg, and recently its name was changed to Fort Liberty. Because Fort Bragg is still in use, members of the military who are stationed there are inevitably exposed to PFAS, a group of toxic chemicals, from the environment, which can cause numerous harrowing diseases.
During the last century, operations carried out at Fort Bragg led to tremendous contamination of the soil, surface water, and groundwater. The research conducted by the Environmental Working Group found that Fort Bragg has a PFOS concentration of 22.7 ppt, and a PFOA concentration of 25.6 ppt.
The source of PFAS on military bases is the use of aqueous film-forming foam, most commonly known as AFFF, to extinguish jet fuel and petroleum fires. Military firefighters and trainees have been using this fire suppressant since 1966 to put out Class B fires, and it was actually invented by the U.S. Navy together with the 3M company.
Without a doubt, the most serious disease exposure to PFAS, especially if it was prolonged, can lead to is cancer. Unfortunately, there are multiple types of cancer the presence of these dangerous chemicals in the body can cause. The following are the diseases associated with PFAS exposure, as well as the diagnoses for which you can file a toxic exposure claim:
If you spent time at Fort Bragg and came to struggle with a disease that is the result of PFAS exposure, do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team to recover the maximum compensation you deserve for your suffering.
We have been providing legal assistance to members of the military and veterans injured by toxic exposure for over 35 years and are ready to help you file a PFAS claim if your health was affected by toxic exposure. In a 10-minute phone call, we will assess your circumstances to determine if you are eligible to file a claim.
If you meet the requirements, a skilled attorney will promptly begin preparing your claim for submission. Eventually, with our expert assistance, you will obtain the maximum compensation you qualify for.