Leonardo da Vinci said “Water is the source of life.” On Long Island it can be the source of illness and disease.
Maybe it’s your child or spouse, diagnosed with cancer or ulcerative colitis. The culprits may be exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals that have contaminated drinking water, which can also lead to in utero exposure.
These chemicals contain a unique chemical structure that allows them to remain persistent in the environment.
They were widely used in the manufacture of:
Companies like 3M and DuPont knew the dangers but didn’t warn anyone, leaving families to face serious health conditions, often without realizing the cause.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer after exposure to tap water on Long Island, your story is deeply personal, but the responsibility lies beyond your home. Chemical industry executives could be held accountable, and you have the right to seek justice.
Forever Chemicals, or PFAS, are toxic chemicals tainting your tap. We know how heavy this feels. Those sleepless nights, that anger, the fear of what’s next. But Krentsel Guzman Herbert, LLP is here to help you.
Long Island’s drinking water ranks among the most contaminated. A federal database shows 19 water suppliers detected PFAS. In 16 districts, levels exceed 20 ppt, one hitting 146 ppt, over double the 70 ppt seen nationwide, per Citizens Campaign for the Environment.
That’s your water. You’ve been drinking it for years, cooking with it, and bathing in it. Each sip and shower adds toxins to your body.
These manufactured chemicals don’t break down—not in the environment, not in your body. They build up in your bloodstream over time, and the CDC warns they’re linked to serious diseases.
Long Island residents’ exposure is worse than most of the U.S. You’ve been using these products for years, and it’s taking a toll.
Yes, and it isn’t good. Long Island’s drinking water ranks among the most contaminated, with 16 districts exceeding 20 ppt, one hitting 146 ppt, which is over double the 70 ppt levels seen nationwide, per Citizens Campaign for the Environment.
A federal database shows 19 Long Island water suppliers detected PFAS. Areas like Bethpage, Hicksville, Massapequa, and West Hempstead are hit hard across Nassau and Suffolk counties.
This didn’t happen overnight. Manufacturers like 3M and DuPont released PFAS into the environment for decades, polluting groundwater, drinking water, and families like yours.
You’ve been through enough. At Krentsel Guzman Herbert, LLP, we’re here for you. We’ve got 94 years of combined practice experience, and our team has recovered over $150 million for families across NYC. Now, we’re taking on Forever Chemicals Lawsuits for Long Island residents like you.
3M alone has paid $14 billion in settlements for PFAS contamination, part of which is over $15 billion to settle claims, including here on Long Island. That means you could get compensation.
We’ll fight for your justice, peace, and future at no cost unless we win. Military bases and airports are PFAS hotspots, and Long Island’s got plenty. We know where the danger hides. We’ll make these companies pay for what you have suffered due to PFAS contamination.
Yes. If you’ve lived on Long Island for years, drinking, washing and bathing in tap water, that’s exposure. Studies show PFAS increases your risk of cancer. The CDC’s Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) confirms PFAS can raise kidney cancer risk by up to 2 times in highly exposed groups.
Research in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (2023) found a 30% higher risk of testicular cancer in men with elevated PFAS levels.
If you are suffering from any of the below, you are likely eligible for compensation:
What Can You Claim in a PFAS Lawsuit?
Time’s running out. Municipalities had until July 2024 to file claims for 3M and DuPont’s $15 billion settlements. For individuals like you, the clock’s ticking. Delays could mean missing the filing of your lawsuit.
Don’t let these companies off the hook. Contact Krentsel Guzman Herbert, LLP for a free case evaluation. We’re here to help you fight, and our compassionate team will answer questions and keep you informed throughout the case.
