A diagnosis is difficult enough without wondering whether something in your local environment played a part. For some people living near Thornton-Cleveleys, the investigation into historic PFOA use at the Hillhouse site has raised exactly that question.
It is a question that deserves to be taken seriously. If you have a diagnosis and live in close proximity to the AGC Chemicals Europe site, please contact our no win no fee solicitors, to establish if you have a claim.
MG Legal considers potential claims involving exposure to noxious chemicals in Lancashire. Mark Gregory, our director and a solicitor of 20 years’ standing, considers suitable potential claims against AGC Chemicals Europe on a no win, no fee basis. When appropriate, our investigations involve independent medical and toxicology professionals.
For an introduction to the local investigation, read AGC Chemicals, PFAS and Thornton-Cleveleys: what residents need to know.
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What does research say about PFOA and cancer?
The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified PFOA as carcinogenic to humans. Its review identified limited evidence in humans concerning renal cell carcinoma and testicular cancer, alongside other evidence supporting its classification. Read IARC’s findings.
That classification is relevant to scientific investigation, but general evidence about a chemical is different from proof about one person’s illness. An individual claim may require evidence of the level and timing of exposure, the medical diagnosis, other possible causes and an expert opinion on whether exposure probably contributed to the condition.
What evidence would a chemical exposure claim need?
In a potential personal injury claim, we would want to understand several connected issues.
Exposure
Where did you live or work, for how long, and what evidence is available about conditions at that location? Did you grow or regularly eat produce from affected land? Were you sent sampling results or advice about your property?
Diagnosis
What condition has been diagnosed, when did symptoms begin and what do the medical records show?
Causation
Can an appropriately qualified independent expert support a link between the relevant exposure and the particular illness? Other potential causes must be considered honestly.
Responsibility
Which organisation or organisations may have owed a legal duty, and what evidence supports an allegation that a duty was breached? The history of the site, its operators and the rules applying at the relevant time may all matter.
Loss
Has the illness caused lost earnings, care needs, treatment expenses or another provable financial loss?
Toxicology evidence may help assess exposure and the scientific literature. Medical experts may address diagnosis and causation. A blood test or a soil test can be useful evidence, and if you do live in the proximity of the AGC Chemicals Europe site, and have a positive blood test, then our no win no fee solicitors are available to assist you obtain the compensation you deserve.
What if I am worried but have no diagnosis?
We understand why someone might want answers before becoming ill. Legal claims for personal injury ordinarily require a recognised injury and evidence connecting it to the alleged wrongdoing. Concern about a possible future illness does not automatically establish a compensable personal injury claim.
We can discuss what evidence exists and whether there is a viable route to investigate. Your GP is the right first point of contact for clinical advice.
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Should I wait for the investigation to finish?
Please seek legal advice promptly if you think you may have a claim. Time limits can be complicated, particularly where exposure and diagnosis occurred at different times. Personal injury claims are commonly subject to a three-year period, which can run from a legally defined date of knowledge; other types of claim may follow different rules. Do not assume that an ongoing public investigation pauses the clock.
Read how to make a potential AGC Chemicals claim, including what records to keep, or contact MG Legal for an assessment of your circumstances.
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This article provides general information based on the publicly available sources linked above. It reflects information available at the date of publication; scientific findings, official advice and the investigation may change.
It is not medical advice, a diagnosis or advice about whether any individual has been exposed to PFAS or is likely to develop an illness. If you have concerns about your health, symptoms or a test result, speak to your GP or another appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Nor does this article establish that AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd, or any other party, is legally responsible for an individual’s exposure, illness or loss. Whether a claim can be brought depends on its particular facts, the evidence and the applicable law. Reading this article does not create a solicitor–client relationship with MG Legal. Please contact us for advice about your own circumstances.
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