AFFF Firefighting Foam Lawsuits – Seven Oaks, SC
In communities like Seven Oaks, SC, firefighting foam containing toxic chemicals has quietly put residents, first responders, and military personnel at risk for years. AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) has long been used to suppress fuel-based fires, but the PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) within it are now the subject of national concern and widespread litigation.
If you or someone close to you in Seven Oaks has been diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness following AFFF exposure, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit. Although The Solomon Law Group, LLC is based in Columbia, SC, our firm serves injured clients throughout the state, including the residents of Seven Oaks.
What You Need to Know About AFFF and PFAS
AFFF is a chemical foam used for putting out high-intensity fires caused by flammable liquids such as jet fuel and gasoline. It has been a common firefighting tool at military installations, airports, industrial sites, and by local fire departments.
Unfortunately, AFFF contains PFAS—man-made chemicals that do not break down easily and have been linked to:
- Kidney and testicular cancer
- Liver damage
- Ulcerative colitis
- Thyroid disorders
- Reproductive and developmental harm
- Immune system dysfunction
Once absorbed, PFAS can stay in the human body for years, causing long-term health effects. Groundwater and soil near training facilities or accident sites in places like Seven Oaks may also remain contaminated for decades.
