Gillem Annex is part of the original Fort Gillem, later renamed Fort Gordon, today known as Fort Eisenhower. Gillem Anex used aqueous firefighting foam for extinguishing petroleum and jet fuel fires due to their rapid effects and burn-back resistance. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is acutely concerned with their extended use in existing or imported products, especially since exposure to perfluorinated chemicals can lead to severe health outcomes. The cleanups are ongoing at Gillem Annex, the PFOS + PFOA test results in 2024 were at 10.2 parts per trillion.
The presence of PFAS at Gillem Annex has been documented, along with the potential exposure effects, like several types of cancer, immune system conditions, tissue damage, or infant disorders. These chemicals produced in the 1960s have been a part of many materials, from firefighting foams to carpets and even wrappers. The EPA issued lifetime water health warnings for PFAS in 2016, indicating that extended exposure could generate damaging health ramifications.
Exposure to hazardous chemicals at Gillem Annex is associated with many dreadful illnesses. The correlation between PFAS and health deterioration has been proven, and the diagnoses that qualify for compensation are:
If you served at Gillem Annex and suffer from any of the above-mentioned conditions, we strongly advise you to contact us and benefit from compensation for your suffering.
You might be eligible for compensation for illnesses connected to toxic exposure if you were stationed at Gillem Annex. You should contact us immediately after being medically evaluated, as the legal process is quite lengthy, so if you postpone taking action, you might lose your right to compensation.
Our highly experienced legal team is fully committed to helping people who have suffered toxic exposure get the financial compensation they deserve. After a 10-minute phone call, we will be able to tell you if you are eligible to file a claim.