Fort Detrick: PFAS exposure claims

Fort Detrick was built in 1931 and is still operational. It is located in Frederick, Maryland. The military base was initially called Detrick Field, and it was a small emergency airfield.  Fort Detrick is one of the over 700 military bases whose environment is contaminated with PFAS, a group of very toxic chemicals. As a result, people who are stationed there are exposed to PFAS, which can lead to cancer, among other health problems.

According to the research conducted by the Environmental Working Group, Fort Detrick has a PFAS concentration in the environment of 8.0 parts per trillion.

What are the diseases associated with exposure to PFAS?

Undoubtedly, the most terrible disease you can come to struggle with as a consequence of exposure to PFAS is cancer, which can affect numerous organs and tissues in the body. However, there are other diagnoses that make you eligible for filing a toxic exposure claim if you spent time at Fort Detrick. These are all the health problems that qualify you for compensation if you were exposed to PFAS:

• Kidney cancer
• Testicular cancer
• Thyroid disease
• Ulcerative colitis
• Bladder cancer
• Leukemia
• Multiple myeloma
• Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Male breast cancer
• Liver cancer
• Pancreatic cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Thyroid cancer

It is noteworthy that diseases that occur as a result of PFAS exposure may take several years or even several decades to develop, which is why we advise everyone who was stationed at Fort Detrick to keep a close eye on their health and undergo regular medical examinations. The sooner your disease is found, the more effective the treatment will be.

File your PFAS claim with the help of Atraxia Law

For over three decades, we have been providing assistance to people injured by toxic exposure, including members of the military and their families. In the unfortunate event that you were assigned a diagnosis related to PFAS exposure, do not hesitate to contact our experienced legal team, who will carefully assess your case to determine whether you are entitled to compensation.

After our 10-minute free evaluation over the phone, if you meet all eligibility criteria, a skilled attorney will file your PFAS claim. Following the submission of your claim, you will receive the maximum compensation you qualify for within several months to several years.