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Our Illinois firefighting foam lawyers represent individuals suffering from exposure to AFFF and PFAS chemicals. Illinois firefighting foam lawsuits claim these toxic chemicals cause kidney, testicular and pancreatic cancer, among numerous other diseases.
As such, Illinois residents sickened by exposure to firefighting foam may be eligible for a cash settlement.
Kidney Cancer · Testicular Cancer · Pancreatic Cancer · Ulcerative Colitis
Our team of Illinois AFFF / PFAS lawyers have represented thousands of victims of toxic chemicals. In doing so, we have recovered millions of dollars in settlement funds on their behalf.
However, we only pursue compensation from AFFF / PFAS manufacturers and their affiliates, and do not file claims against our clients’ employers or doctors.
No Legal Fee Unless You Obtain a Settlement
While compensation may be available to qualified AFFF handlers, victims are urged to act promptly. The #1 claim Illinois firefighters can make for cancer compensation is one filed within the Statute of Limitations. Click here to view the latest information on the pending Multi-District Litigation.
Our AFFF / PFAS lawyers are available to review claims now. We offer a free case evaluation to confirm use of AFFF fire foam and diagnosis of a related illness. Further, we never charge a legal fee unless a financial recovery is obtained for our client.
Contact our Illinois firefighting foam cancer lawyers today.
Illinois Firefighting Foam Lawyers File Cancer Cases Statewide
Federal AFFF Claims in IL
Illinois is part of the Seventh Circuit of the U.S. Courts system, and appeals are heard by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Illinois AFFF lawyers can file individual cancer lawsuits at the 7th Circuit’s local U.S. District Court. However, these cases may be transferred to a centralized jurisdiction pursuant to a Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Transfer Order.
Illinois State AFFF Claims
Illinoisans also have the right to file firefighting foam lawsuits in the State’s county courts (IL Courts website). Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 735, sets forth the State’s procedural law for bodily injury claims.
Illinois follows a modified comparative negligence rule with a 51% threshold. Accordingly, an Illinois firefighting foam lawyer can recover damages for wrongful conduct by AFFF manufacturers provided the cancer victim is less than 50% at fault. However, the victim’s recovery is reduced by their own degree of fault (if any).
Follow this link to view the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association’s proposed legislation regarding firefighting foam safety.
Pertinent claim filing information is provided below.
Northern IL Courts for Chicago & Rockford AFFF Lawsuits
Chicago and Rockford area AFFF victims can file federal cancer lawsuits at these two (2) divisional locations of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (NDIL website). Thirty-four (34) active judges and fourteen (14) magistrates preside over the NDIL’s resolution of claims.
In addition, the roughly 9.8 million residents of Northern IL can file state court firefighting foam lawsuits at their nearby county courthouses.
While Northern Illinois features rolling hills, river valleys, and Lake Michigan, it is also a global hub that employs AFFF handlers supporting finance, technology, and commerce. Residents of this cosmopolitan region can file firefighting foam cancer lawsuits in the County of Cook in Chicago, DuPage in Wheaton, Kane in Geneva, Kendall in Yorkville, DeKalb in Sycamore, and throughout the Aurora and Naperville area. Claims can additionally be filed for firefighters from Arlington Heights, Evanston, Schaumburg, Elgin, Hammond, and Cicero, IL.
AFFF lawsuits are further being filed in the County of Winnebago in Rockford, McHenry in Woodstock, and Lake in Waukegan, as well as Will in Joliet, LaSalle in Ottawa and Whiteside in Morrison, IL.
Central IL Courts for Springfield & Peoria AFFF Lawsuits
Springfield, Peoria, Urbana and Rock Island area AFFF victims can file federal cancer lawsuits at these four (4) divisional locations of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois (CDIL website). Seven (7) active judges, one (1) senior (semi-retired) judge, and one (1) magistrate preside over the CDIL’s resolution of claims.
In addition, the roughly 2 million residents of Central IL can file state court firefighting foam lawsuits at their nearby county courthouses. Specifically, Central Illinois AFFF lawyers can file cancer lawsuits in Peoria as well as Sangamon County in Springfield, IL.
West-Central Illinois
West-Central Illinois, which thrives on its river trade, agriculture, and historical charm, maintains a rural and small-town identity. However, AFFF lawyers can additionally file claims here in the County of Rock Island near Moline, Adams in Quincy, McDonough in Macomb, Fulton in Lewistown, Knox in Galesburg, and Tazewell in Pekin, IL.
East-Central Illinois
East-Central Illinois, which is more urbanized and may see a higher rate of AFFF exposure, is driven by education and innovation helmed by the University of Illinois. The diverse group of residents here can file fire foam claims in the County of Champaign in Urbana, McLean in Bloomington-Normal, Macon in Decatur, Vermilion in Danville, Coles in Charleston, and Iroquois in Watseka, IL.
Southern IL Courts for East St. Louis AFFF Lawsuits
East St. Louis and Benton area AFFF victims can file federal cancer lawsuits at these two (2) divisional locations of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois (SDIL website). Five (5) active judges and three (3) magistrates preside over the SDIL’s resolution of claims.
In addition, the roughly 1.3 million residents of Southern IL can file state court firefighting foam lawsuits at their nearby county courthouses.
Southwestern Illinois
Southwestern Illinois, bordering the Mississippi River and populated by the urbanized Metro East, has an industrial and retail economy home to firefighters linked to the nearby city of St. Louis. AFFF lawyers can file cancer lawsuits here in the County of St. Clair in Belleville and Madison in Edwardsville, as well as Macoupin in Carlinville, Randolph in Chester and Monroe in Waterloo, IL.
Southeastern Illinois
Southeastern Illinois features flatter terrain and the Wabash and Ohio Rivers. As such, its economy includes those working in agriculture, coal mining, and outdoor tourism around Shawnee National Forest and Cave-in-Rock State Park. Residents here can have AFFF illness claims filed in the County of Franklin County in Benton, Jackson in Murphysboro and Little Egypt, Jefferson in Mount Vernon, Marion in Salem, Effingham, and Fayette in Vandalia, IL.
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