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PFAS Water Contamination Lawsuit Massachusetts
The Drinking Water in many cities and towns in Massachusetts is not safe to drink and is contaminated with PFAS, a group of “forever chemicals” that have leached in the aquifer. Likewise, many Massachusetts citizens are suffering from drinking water they believed to be safe for decades, to now learn that they may have life threatening harm as a result.
Attorney Tracy Paulsen believes that safe drinking water for Massachusetts citizens is a fundamental human right, and is dedicated to helping anyone harmed get the compensation they deserve in the PFAS Water Contamination Lawsuit in Massachusetts. Attorney Tracy Paulsen is a Massachusetts PFAS lawyer and attorney that fights for safe drinking water in Massachusetts and seeks to hold the manufacturers and corporations who knew and allowed PFAS chemicals into your drinking water source responsible for their wrongdoing. Attorney Paulsen will advise you as to whether you have a claim, what it may be worth and what the process is like to work with her and her team in recovering the money you deserve resulting from the harm you have endured by drinking PFAS laden water.
If you are aware of anyone who suffered an injury as a result of drinking water contaminated with PFAS, they may be able to recover money for the following types of injuries:
- Kidney Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Ulcerative Colitis
Attorney Tracy Paulsen has dedicated her career to advocating for Clean Water and a healthy environment for all and the world .
Why work with Attorney Paulsen as your PFAS Lawyer in Massachusetts
- Dedication and passion to help you get your life back after being injured from PFAS contaminated water. You may be or have suffered from a life changing illness as a result of PFAS contamination and she wants to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.
- Unmatched experience and commitment to fighting for justice with regard to safe drinking water, environmental protection and the use of tort law as a tool to hold the PFAS corporations and manufacturers responsible for the harm they have caused.
- Advocate for you and the harm you have endured, ensuring that you understand your rights and the complex PFAS litigation process. Attorney Paulsen and Rightful Legal is available to you directly and you can contact Attorney Paulsen anytime and with any frequency. No question will go unanswered.
Call 617-821-5856 for a Free Consultation.
Why is the PFAS litigation such a major cause for Attorney Paulsen?
PFAS are a group of dangerous chemicals present in the water of many Massachusetts communities that can cause serious harm. PFAS is a problem nationwide but is a very serious problem in Massachusetts. These dangerous PFAS chemicals present in our Massachusetts drinking water, prevent our body from fighting against disease that normally would not cause us to be sick.
PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances), an umbrella term for thousands of pervasive chemicals present in almost every person on the planet, have become a significant concern due to their widespread presence in drinking water systems and potential adverse health effects.
Tracy Paulsen has been a life-long advocate of protecting human health and the environment for our citizens against the harmful effects posed by large corporations and manufacturers. Attorney Paulsen is adamant about holding these parties responsible for the unimagined harmed they have caused to people and families, often knowingly. Rightful Legal’s mission is to fight for your rights and bring you the justice you deserve.
Why are these chemicals harmful?
PFAS are linked to a host of illnesses and negative adverse human health impacts, such as:
- infertility
- high cholesterol
- thyroid disease
- liver damage
- a host of cancers, including pancreatic, prostrate and breast cancer
- and a direct link to kidney cancer, testicular cancer and ulcerative colitis.
Contact Rightful Legal PFAS Water Contamination Attorneys today for a free consultation if you think you may have been harmed.
What can be done if I was injured by contaminated drinking water in Massachusetts?
Rightful Legal, a Massachusetts Personal Injury firm, is dedicated to assisting those suffering health complications due to PFAS exposure through getting the legal representation and compensation they deserve for the injustice they endured. Attorney Tracy Paulsen will guide you through the complex legal process to help you recover money for your injuries as a result of PFAS.
WHAT ARE PFAS?
PFAS are a group of man-made synthetic chemicals that are resistant to heat, water, grease and oil, and have raised serious health concerns in the United States. PFAS have been used in a variety of industrial and consumer products since the 1940s, and are a byproduct of a wide range of industrial processes.
PFAS chemicals are used in:
Food Packaging
- Clothing and carpets;
- Non-stick cookware
- Plastics
- Dental floss
- Paint cleaning products.
They are commonly found in everyday consumer goods, such as food packaging, clothing and carpets, non-stick cookware, plastics, dental floss, water-repellent fabrics, paints, cleaning products and so forth. They are also used in firefighting foam, oil processing, manufacturing and a host of other industrial uses where PFAS is excreted as a waste product.
Attorney Paulsen believes that Massachusetts residents and people throughout the United States have been unnecessarily and recklessly exposed to these products throughout the years, causing very serious and permanent injuries.
PFAS has found its way into our drinking water supplies, where it is poisoning our citizens. PFAS water contamination has become a significant issue, with numerous communities across the globe facing the challenges of contamination in drinking water. PFAS litigation was born as the harmful environmental and health effects of these chemicals became increasingly evident.
The PFAS lawsuit is against companies such as Dupont and 3M who used these harmful chemicals with our restraint for years, poisoning humans and putting us at harmful risk and even death.
PFAS in Massachusetts: How bad is the damage?
When it comes to PFAS or “forever chemicals” in Massachusetts water, some cities are worse off than others. A recent study found that Hyannis, Massachusetts has some of the highest PFAS levels among cities both in Massachusetts and in the nation. Massachusetts, likewise, has some of the highest levels PFAS in the entire nation. Whether the city of town has begun to remediate the water supply to clean out the presence of PFAS, this harmful chemical bioaccumulates in the human body. Even if the harm is gone, the latent injury may present itself today or tomorrow. It is vitally important to know if you have been exposed through drinking water, and what the presence is in your blood stream, for potential necessary monitoring for PFAS related injuries.
PFAS and Military Bases
PFAS is a major problem in military bases in Massachusetts. If you were stationed near a Military base, such as Hanscom Airforce base in Bedford, MA, you or someone you know may have increased susceptibility to a life altering illness as a result of PFAS in the drinking water.
Additionally, many Massachusetts military bases around the state are the sites of specialized suppressants which were sprayed years ago, and now have groundwater there holds levels of PFAS thousands of times higher than considered safe. Today, with increased understanding, NO amount of PFAS is considered safe.
PFAS Lawyer Tracy Paulsen can help you if you live in these areas:
Some notable areas where PFAS has been detected in high unsafe amounts include: Westfield, Attleboro, Hudson, Barnstable,Hyannis, Mashpee, Westover, Chicopee, Pioneer Valley, Northfield, Monson, Holland , Granby, Shutesbury, Princeton and Westhampton.
If you feel you have been exposed to unsafe drinking water contaminated with PFAS, It is imperative that you contact a Massachusetts PFAS Water Contamination Lawyer Tracy Paulsen to secure your legal rights and get the compensation you deserve for your injuries.
Call or Text Attorney Paulsen now at 617-821-5856.
WHAT ARE SOME NEGATIVE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OF PFAS EXPOSURE?
PFAS has been linked to a host of adverse health effects. Some of the most common ones include:
- Cancer
- Thyroid Issues
- Liver Damage
- Fertility Issues
- High Cholesterol
- Birth Defects
- Hormone Disruption
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION FOR PFAS LAWSUITS IN MASSACHUSETTS?
You may be eligible to be compensated if you’ve been diagnosed with any of the specified health conditions or have a history of exposure to water systems containing PFAS.
The Massachusetts PFAS Attorneys at Rightful Legal, are assisting those who:
- Have been diagnosed with testicular cancer, kidney cancer, ulcerative colitis or liver cancer; and
- Drank from a PFAS contaminated Massachusetts water supply from 1990 to present for at least 6 consecutive months
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO PFAS?
First, it is important to consult with a qualified Massachusetts PFAS Water Contamination Attorney focusing on water contamination cases. A lawyer can assess the specific circumstances of the exposure, gather relevant evidence, and guide you through the legal process. Having legal representation is essential as it ensures your rights are protected and increases you or your loved one’s chances of obtaining a favorable outcome.
It is also crucial to consult a healthcare professional with expertise in environmental toxicology or occupational medicine. These professionals can evaluate the potential health risks associated with PFAS exposure and provide appropriate medical advice and treatment options. Additionally, they can act as a source of evidence by confirming and documenting any symptoms or health issues you have experienced.
WHAT COMPENSATION IS AVAILABLE FROM A PFAS LAWSUIT?
Compensation for PFAS claims may include the following:
- Lost Wages
- Medical Costs
- Medical Monitoring
- Physical and Emotional Pain and Suffering
- Property Damage
- Loss of Consortium
- Punitive Damages
WHY RETAIN A MASSACHUSETTS PFAS ATTORNEY?
Proving causation of an injury from PFAS can be difficult. The Massachusetts PFAS Attorneys at Rightful Legal are well equipped to meet this challenge. Rightful Legal has a history of fighting for environmental justice and citizens harmed at the hands of large corporations. Attorney Paulsen has an extensive background in Environmental Science, Law and Litigation. She received her Bachelors from the University of Virginia in Environmental Science, and has worked on both sides of Mass Torts, for the manufacturer who has been held liable and for the people, who deserve to have their legal rights protected. Attorney Paulsen understands firsthand that the victims are just numbers to the corporations, and her life’s goal is to fight to hold these corporations liable and for you can received the compensation you deserve.
We are here to Protect your Rights and help you get the compensation you deserve for being exposed to harmful contaminants such as PFAS in your Massachusetts Drinking Water.
Tell us your PFAS story here or Call or Text our PFAS attorneys at 617-821-5856 for a free consultation.
