AI-Powered case evaluation for AFFF & PFAS exposure

Pattern Data helps law firms qualify AFFF claimants faster by automating exposure proof, injury scoring, and eligibility review. The platform verifies PFAS exposure through EPA water contamination data for residential claims and documented firefighter or military service for occupational claims—eliminating hours of manual research and one of the biggest hurdles in AFFF litigation.

Intelligent data extraction & tagging

Automatically tags AFFF criteria such as qualifying injuries, surgeries, therapies, medications, and death certificates. Converts unstructured records into organized, review-ready case data, saving hours of manual review.

Comprehensive claimant profiling

Creates standardized profiles that show the valuation of every potential qualifying injury so reviewers can assess all possible scenarios when determining case strategy. Reviewers can proceed with recommended injuries or select alternate ones, all directly in Pattern.

Case optimization

Your command center for case development. See eligibility and case strength by exposure and injury type, with scoring and filters that help reviewers focus on stronger claims and guidance to turn ineligible claims into eligible ones.

Intelligent exposure model

Automates proof of exposure by detecting claimant addresses, linking them to local water providers, and pulling EPA PFAS contamination data. Also confirms direct exposure from occupational records, solving one of the toughest hurdles in AFFF litigation.

What to look for in the AFFF Lawsuit

These core criteria establish case eligibility and guide prioritization in AFFF litigation.

Residential exposure proof – claimant lived for at least one year in a contaminated water area

Occupational exposure proof – documented firefighter or military service in qualifying roles

PFAS contamination data – claimant’s results automatically matched to EPA water testing records

Qualifying injuries – kidney cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid disease, or ulcerative colitis

Medical documentation – pathology, radiology, and operative reports confirming diagnosis

Treatment history – surgeries, medications, and complications relevant to the injury

Analyze claimant profiles

View a claimant’s exposure type, qualifying injury, scoring, and review progress in one place. Pattern Data compiles residential or occupational exposure details, injury data, and enhancement multipliers so reviewers can focus on case strategy instead of manual data gathering.

Verify exposure with the intelligent exposure model

Review and filter AI-powered tags

Identify key case details instantly with intelligent tagging, including exposure dates, PFAS concentrations, incomplete geocoding, and injury enhancements. Organized data helps reviewers work faster and with greater confidence.

Bookmark and tag reference pages

Jump directly to the pathology reports, operative notes, and other critical records that support each injury or exposure finding. Pattern Data bookmarks the exact page references, eliminating time-consuming searches.

Track and strengthen cases with case optimization

The Case Optimization report brings your docket into focus with snapshot charts that display eligibility status, exposure type, and injury distribution alongside Pattern’s proprietary Development Scores. Reviewers can instantly see where stronger claims are concentrated and what information is missing to move ineligible claims toward eligibility.

Generate and export claimant work product

Produce structured exports with verified exposure proof, injury details, and enhancement data. These ready-to-use files equip legal teams for litigation strategy, settlement negotiations, and client updates.

Frequently asked questions

What is the AFFF lawsuit and who is eligible to file a claim?

The AFFF lawsuit involves claims that exposure to aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) and related PFAS contamination has caused serious health conditions. These cases focus on both residential exposure through contaminated drinking water and occupational exposure from firefighting foam used by military and civilian firefighters.

How can Pattern Data help law firms review AFFF cases?

Pattern Data uses AI to verify PFAS exposure, detect qualifying injuries, and compile all relevant records into organized claimant profiles. Residential exposures are mapped to EPA UCMR contamination data, while occupational exposures are confirmed through documented job history. Automated tagging, proof location, and test result conversion eliminate hours of manual review work

What injuries qualify in the AFFF lawsuit?

Common qualifying injuries include kidney cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid disease (including Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism), and ulcerative colitis with related inflammatory conditions such as Crohn’s disease or diverticulitis. These injuries are used to help determine case eligibility during the review process.

Do AFFF claimants need to have PFAS test results to qualify?

Not necessarily. If a claimant has personal PFAS testing results, Pattern Data can extract and standardize the values. If not, our platform automatically pulls contamination values from EPA UCMR water testing data based on documented residential addresses.

How long does it take to review an AFFF case in Pattern Data?

Case review time varies depending on record volume and complexity, but our automation significantly reduces the time required. By tagging key details, mapping exposure data, and linking directly to supporting documents, Pattern Data accelerates both eligibility review and preparation for swift resolution when the time comes.

How do law firms evaluate large AFFF case inventories?

Pattern structures claimant records into standardized profiles that consolidate exposure type, qualifying injury, PFAS contamination data, and treatment history. Firms can assess their entire AFFF inventory consistently rather than reviewing cases one at a time, and can see at a glance where cases are strong, where documentation is missing, and where development work is needed.

What documentation is commonly missing in AFFF claims?

As each claim is processed, Pattern evaluates the status of key sections including exposure proof, qualifying injury documentation, and supporting medical records. When required information is absent or insufficient, Pattern flags the gap so firms know exactly what to pursue before a case can move forward.

How do firms prioritize AFFF cases for development?

Pattern's inventory analytics show eligibility status, exposure type, injury distribution, and case scoring across the full docket. Firms can quickly identify which claims are ready to develop, which need additional documentation, and which ineligible claims could become eligible with targeted follow-up.

How do AFFF cases get reassessed when qualifying injuries or criteria change?

AFFF litigation is still developing and criteria may shift as cases progress. Because claimant data is already structured in Pattern, firms can update evaluation logic across their entire inventory without starting over. Cases are automatically reassessed when criteria are updated.

When should firms begin reviewing their AFFF inventory?

Early evaluation is worth doing regardless of where the litigation stands. Firms that organize their inventory now will have a clearer picture of case strength, know which records are missing, and be better positioned to move quickly when settlement discussions begin or litigation requirements become clearer.