Status: Reviewing claims · Last updated October 2026
PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are man-made chemicals that do not break down in the environment and can build up in the human body over time. They have been found in drinking water across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, in firefighting foam and in countless consumer products. Scientists and regulators have linked long-term exposure to several cancers and other serious illnesses.
Wieand Parker Arreola, PLLC, is reviewing claims for people who developed serious health conditions after exposure to PFAS through contaminated drinking water, firefighting foam or their work. If you or a loved one may have been affected, call (215) 666-7777 for a free, confidential case review.
PFAS stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a large family of synthetic chemicals used since the 1940s because they resist heat, water, grease and stains. Two of the most widely used and studied are PFOA and PFOS. Newer replacement chemicals, such as GenX, are also part of the PFAS family.
The same chemical bonds that make PFAS useful also make them extremely persistent. They can move through soil into groundwater, travel long distances and remain in the body for years.
Communities in our region have been directly affected. In Bucks and Montgomery counties, PFAS from firefighting foam used at former military bases in the Horsham, Warminster and Willow Grove area contaminated local water supplies. Several South Jersey communities near chemical manufacturing sites have faced similar problems.
Research has associated exposure to certain PFAS with serious health effects. In 2023, the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified PFOA as carcinogenic to humans. Conditions that have been linked to PFAS exposure include:
Not everyone exposed to PFAS will become sick, and other factors can contribute to these conditions. Each claim requires a careful review of exposure history and medical records.
Thousands of lawsuits have been filed against PFAS manufacturers and the makers of firefighting foam. Many federal cases involving AFFF have been consolidated in a multidistrict litigation in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, which includes claims by water providers as well as personal injury claims by people diagnosed with illnesses such as kidney and testicular cancer.
Major manufacturers have already agreed to large settlements with public water systems, including 3M and DuPont-related companies, to help pay for testing and treatment of contaminated water. These water-system settlements are separate from personal injury claims, which continue to be litigated.
Regulators have also acted. In 2024, the EPA set the first enforceable national drinking water limits for certain PFAS, including PFOA and PFOS. The agency has since announced changes to parts of the rule and its compliance deadlines, and Pennsylvania and New Jersey have adopted their own standards for some PFAS.
We are reviewing claims for people who:
Families who lost a loved one to a PFAS-related illness may also have wrongful death and survival claims. Filing deadlines vary by state and may depend on when you learned your illness could be connected to PFAS, so do not wait to seek advice.
Public water systems are required to test for and report certain contaminants, and many publish annual water quality reports. State environmental agencies in Pennsylvania and New Jersey also track known PFAS contamination sites. Private well owners may need to arrange their own testing.
Yes. Many PFAS lawsuits have been filed by current and former firefighters, including military and airport firefighters, who were exposed to AFFF firefighting foam and later diagnosed with cancer or other illnesses.
PFAS cases include both class actions and individual personal injury claims. People with serious illnesses usually pursue individual claims, which may be grouped with similar cases for pretrial proceedings in a mass tort. Learn more about class actions and mass torts.
No. Case reviews are free, and we handle these claims on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no fee unless we recover compensation for you.
If you were exposed to PFAS and diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness, Wieand Parker Arreola, PLLC, can review your situation and explain your options. You may also be interested in our pages on defective products and toxic exposure claims.
Call (215) 666-7777 or contact us online for a free case review.
This page provides general information and is not legal or medical advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Litigation details are current as of October 2026 and may change. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
