Why Hire The Young Firm for Your AFFF Exposure Claim?
At The Young Firm, we recognize the profound impact that exposure to toxic chemicals in AFFF has had on firefighters, military personnel, and others. Our commitment is to provide dedicated legal representation to those suffering from illnesses linked to AFFF exposure.
Our team has experience fighting for victims of multiple mass tort injuries, including veterans exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune, those harmed by defective 3M earplugs, and individuals affected by Paraquat pesticide exposure.
Currently Helping Clients Nationwide in These Mass Claim Actions
Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Exposure Claims
Veterans and their families who were poisoned by toxic water at Camp Lejeune.
3M Defective Hearing Protection Claims
Veterans suffered hearing injuries due to faulty hearing protection.
Paraquat Toxic Pesticide Exposure Claims
individuals affected by Paraquat pesticide exposure.
Experienced Litigators in Federal Courts
AFFF exposure claims often involve complex medical conditions resulting from prolonged chemical exposure. Your law firm must understand such complexity and be ready to argue that all your illnesses are properly related to your AFFF exposure. We understand this issue. For more than 30 years our firm has helped individuals with brain injuries, burns, amputations, and other catastrophic injuries.
Additionally, our attorneys are ‘real’ attorneys that have successfully represented clients in numerous federal jurisdictions across the country. We spend the vast majority of our time in Federal Courts. Some attorneys have never appeared in any Federal Court. Our attorneys have appeared in numerous Federal Courts across the country.
Personalized Communication and Support
We believe in maintaining open and consistent communication with our clients. Unlike firms that manage thousands of cases simultaneously, we prioritize personalized attention. Our team provides regular updates on your case's progress and is readily available to address any questions or concerns you may have throughout the legal process.
Streamlined Process for Your Convenience
This is your claim, and it is our honor to represent you. It’s about you, not us. We routinely call our clients at night and on weekends if that works best for their schedule. We also use secure online upload links to allow you to send important documents quickly and easily to us, or we send postage prepaid mailers so that paper documents can be sent to us by simply dropping them in the mail. Filing your AFFF exposure claim should not be another frustrating and horrible experience for you. We will make the process as easy as possible for you.
Proven Experience with Mass Tort Cases
The Young Firm has a long-standing history of handling complex mass tort cases. We have dealt with multiple claimant cases many times in the past including individuals who suffered strokes and heart damage due to the prescription medication Vioxx, hundreds of oil field workers exposed to asbestos in drilling mud who suffered cancers and other injuries, and multiple families injured due to improper pesticide application on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We currently represent hundreds of military veterans and civilian contractors who experienced hearing damage due to faulty ear protection provided by 3M.
A Firm You Can Trust
In every serious injury case there comes a time in the case when the client ultimately has trust their law firm and its expertise and recommendations.
Trust is the cornerstone of our client relationships. We are committed to guiding you through the legal process with honesty and transparency, ensuring you feel confident and supported every step of the way. Our past clients' testimonials reflect our dedication to their well-being and our unwavering commitment to achieving justice on their behalf.
Choosing The Young Firm means partnering with a team that genuinely cares about your health, your family, and your future. We are here to advocate for you and to hold accountable those responsible for your exposure to toxic AFFF chemicals.
"I am very grateful to Mr. Tim Young and his team for all they have done for my family. We would not have survived everything we went through without their professional guidance and support.”
— Larry N., former The Young Firm client
Meet Our Attorneys
Timothy J. Young
Timothy (Tim) is an attorney and the second-generation owner of The Young Firm based in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been practicing law for over 30 years, and knew law was his calling from an early age, gaining positive influence from his father.
After scoring extremely high on his LSAT, he went on to Tulane Law School to graduate with honors. He then went on to pass the Louisiana and Texas bar exams in back-to-back weeks! After joining The Young Firm, Tim focused on injury law because helping people in need has always been a priority. The Young Firm associates good work with helping good people through bad times.
Tim Young is the lead attorney working on your AFFF exposure case. He routinely tries several cases to verdict each year and has obtained numerous seven and eight figure verdicts and settlements. He has successfully resolved hundreds of 3M claims for injured veterans and is currently working actively on behalf of more than 1,000 victims of toxic chemicals at the Camp Lejeune marine base.
Tammy D. Harris
Tammy is a practicing attorney with The Young Firm focusing on personal injury litigation. She received her law degree from Loyola University School of Law in 2005 and possesses a B.A. in Psychology. This allows Tammy a deeper perspective into the psychological and emotional aspects of suffering a traumatic experience.
Tammy’s clients would describe her as compassionate, empathetic, and ready to stand up and fight for what is right, which makes her a perfect fit at The Young Firm. She is a supporting attorney working on your AFFF exposure case.
Megan C. Misko
Megan has been a practicing attorney since 2005, after graduating cum laude from Tulane University. Her law experience ranges from construction, product liability, environmental matters, Defense Base Act cases to now personal injury litigation.
Megan says she left defense work to fight injured workers because she wanted to make a positive difference in people’s lives. This led her to The Young Firm. She finds gratification in helping her clients through undeniable difficult times, to help get them back to normal. Megan is a supporting attorney working on your AFFF exposure case.