Located in Colorado, Peterson Air Force Base was built in 1942, during World War II, to provide support to Camp Carson. It shares the airfield with the adjacent Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Since military firefighters would use AFFF to extinguish aircraft fire, contamination with PFAS, a group of dangerous chemicals, was bound to occur. Today, people who were stationed on the base for at least 1 cumulative year and came to struggle with a serious disease as a result of exposure to PFAS are eligible for compensation.
Peterson Air Force Base was deemed a Superfund site by the Environmental Protection Agency and until now, they have spent over $50 million for the cleanup, which is still ongoing. However, the military base continues to be in use, as the levels of PFAS have been lowering slowly but surely by virtue of the actions of the EPA.
While there are numerous diseases that have a potential link to PFAS exposure, there are only certain diagnoses that make you eligible for compensation. This is because a definitive causal relation was found between these health issues and exposure to PFAS. The following are some of the diseases that can occur following exposure to these dangerous chemicals, as well as the diagnoses that qualify you to file a claim for compensation:
Because these diseases are often misdiagnosed, it is a wise idea to seek a second and even third opinion from medical specialists. A correct and accurate diagnosis will allow you to receive the most effective treatment, as well as to apply for compensation if your health problem is on the list above.
If you are a veteran or a family member of one who was stationed on Peterson Air Force Base for at least 1 cumulative year, you have the right to take legal action. With over three decades of experience in pursuing toxic exposure cases, we are ready to carefully review your case and help you file a claim with Peterson Air Force Base if you meet the criteria. Eventually, you will receive the maximum compensation available for your physical and emotional distress and the liable parties will be held responsible for their negligent actions.
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