Based on Your Answers: Possible Claim — Attorney Review Recommended
Your situation has some of the key factors for a PFAS claim, but there are questions that only an attorney can evaluate — such as statute of limitations, causation, and evidence availability. We recommend requesting a free case review to get a definitive answer.
Based on your responses, you may not currently meet the primary criteria for a PFAS personal injury claim — typically requiring a diagnosed PFAS-linked illness and documented exposure. However, PFAS litigation is evolving rapidly, and what doesn't qualify today may qualify tomorrow.
You may still want to: test your water for PFAS, monitor your health, and document your exposure history. If you develop a PFAS-linked condition in the future, consult an attorney promptly.
Even without using the screener above, you can evaluate your eligibility based on these criteria used by PFAS attorneys:
Exposure Requirements
Strong cases typically involve years of documented PFAS exposure — not just brief contact. Documented exposure sources include:
Living in a zip code served by a water system listed in EPA UCMR 5 data with PFAS above MCLs
Residing within 1 mile of a military installation with confirmed PFAS contamination
Working as a firefighter with documented AFFF foam use
Living downwind or downstream of an industrial PFAS discharge site
Blood serum PFAS test showing elevated levels (available through your doctor)
Qualifying Conditions (Currently Accepted by Most Attorneys)
Kidney cancer / renal cell carcinoma
Testicular cancer
Thyroid cancer
Thyroid disease (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism)
Bladder cancer
Ulcerative colitis
High cholesterol (diagnosed, requiring medication)
Pregnancy-induced hypertension / preeclampsia
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (select cases)
Statute of Limitations
Filing deadlines vary by state — usually 2–3 years from diagnosis or from the date you discovered the PFAS link to your illness. Some states apply a "discovery rule" that extends the deadline if you only recently learned PFAS caused your condition. Find your state's specific deadline →
When in doubt, consult an attorney. This screener is for educational purposes only. Only a licensed attorney in your state can evaluate the specific merits of your claim.
Were you exposed to PFAS "forever chemicals" through contaminated water? You may qualify for compensation.Check Eligibility →