Girard Sharp is investigating reports that Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in New Hampshire may be linked to premature birth, low-birth weight, and infant death.

Have you lived near a PFAS contamination site in New Hampshire and experienced an adverse birth outcome? You may have a claim for relief.

Speak to a Girard Sharp attorney about your rights and your eligibility for relief. Please fill out our form or call (866) 981-4800 for a free consultation.

PFAS’ Linked to Adverse Birth Efffects in New Hampshire

A study published earlier this month showed that mothers in New Hampshire who drank water from wells downstream of PFAS releases experienced higher rates of adverse birth. The study examined 11,000 births to mothers living near PFAS-contaminated sites in New Hampshire between 2010 and 2019. The mothers living downstream of sites contaminated with PFAS experienced a 191% higher infant mortality rate, 20% higher preterm birth rate, and 43% higher low-birth weight rate compared with average.

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