Summary AFFF exposure can cause cancer when toxic PFAS binds to protein structures and leads to abnormal cell growth Liver cancer can lead to weight loss, weakness, fatigue, and abdominal pain Kidney cancer can affect the body’s ability to filter out toxic substances Bladder cancer occurs when cancer cells grow in the lower abdomen and affect someone’s urination Pancreatic cancer can change the body’s ability
Summary: Spinal cord injuries from car accidents can cause paralysis because they affect the brain’s ability to send signals to the rest of the body Paralysis from car accidents can impact someone long-term by affecting their ability to walk, drive a car, and work Victims of car accidents should seek immediate medical attention to help with paralysis effects Living with permanent paralysis can involve adjusting
Defective drugs are medication and other products you can purchase to treat a medical issue that causes other problems. They may work in healing what you were looking to treat, but defective drugs can cause other medical conditions worse than what you were trying to treat. For example, Zantac is an over-the-counter drug used to help with heartburn but has been connected to various forms
Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) is a type of firefighting foam used by most civilian and military units to suppress fires. However, this firefighting foam contains toxic “forever chemicals” called per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that can cause severe health issues if a person is exposed to large quantities. When AFFF firefighting foam is used, PFAS can persist in the environment through soil and drinking sources,
Women who use chemical hair relaxers at least four times a year can expose themselves to a greater risk of hormone-sensitive cancer, such as ovarian cancer. These products contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), carcinogenic chemicals that can cause hormone imbalance and cancer in the reproductive system. Ovarian cancer is one of the health issues caused by higher estrogen levels, and it can cause symptoms such as
The North Carolina military base Camp Lejeune had an issue with water contamination from the 1950s until the 1980s, exposing marines and their families to adverse health conditions. The water used for drinking, bathing, cleaning, and showering was contaminated by carcinogenic chemicals that caused health conditions like liver cancer, renal toxicity, and bladder cancer. Since the passing of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, toxic water
A decades-old firefighting foam equipment testing standard requires firefighters to use equipment that can pass the Ultraviolet Light Degradation Test, which can only be passed by AFFF firefighting foam that contains per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). People exposed to large quantities of PFAS can suffer from significant health issues, such as kidney cancer, pre-eclampsia in pregnant women, and liver disease. People suffering from health issues
A recent National Institute of Health study revealed a connection between consistent hair relaxer use and uterine cancer risk, prompting women to file hair relaxer lawsuits to hold manufacturers accountable. Hair relaxer products contain dangerous endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that can lead to hormone imbalance and health issues like ovarian cancer, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids. Those that suffer damages, such as medical bills, lost wages, and
The United States Marine Corps’ negligence led to the water at Camp Lejeune, a military base in North Carolina, becoming contaminated with carcinogens. These harmful chemicals in the water there between August 31st, 1953, and December 31st, 1987, caused significant health problems like liver cancer, hepatic steatosis, and pancreatic cancer. Some marines and marine family members living at Camp Lejeune suffered severe health problems from
The water used for drinking, bathing, cooking, and washing dishes at Camp Lejeune became contaminated by toxins, exposing anyone who lived there from August 1st, 1953, to December 31st, 1987, to adverse health conditions. Some medical conditions those who lived at Camp Lejeune have experienced include leukemia, bladder cancer, and kidney cancer. For a long time, Camp Lejeune contaminated water victims had no avenue to
244 5th Avenue, Suite K-278
New York, NY 10001
(929) 257-1200
7150 East Camelback Road, Suite 444, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 992-1700
©Copyright 2025 | The Russo Firm
Use of this site does not create an attorney-client relationship with The Russo Firm and does not create any obligation between the user and our firm. The content on the site is for general and informational purposes only. Information on our site is not legal advice and may be inaccurate at times. Past results do not guarantee future results.
