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HAVE YOU BEEN EXPOSED TO WATER CONTAMINATION AT CAMP LEJEUNE?
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What happened at Camp Lejeune?
During the years 1953-1987, water supplies at US Marine Corps base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina were contaminated with multiple hazardous chemicals linked to a range of serious health conditions and illnesses, including cancer, birth defects, Parkinson’s disease, and other potentially life-threatening injuries.
More than one million people lived and worked at Camp Lejeune during the time that the water was contaminated. This includes active duty and former military service members, families, non-military staff, and others. These individuals drank, bathed in, cooked with, and otherwise came into frequent contact with the contaminated water.
If you, a family member, or a loved one has suffered health effects as a result of the water contamination at Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River, you may be eligible to participate in the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit. Filing a claim is easy thanks to the Honoring Our PACT Act (H.R. 3967) and the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. These laws are expected to achieve final passage through Congress and be signed into law soon.
Benefit coverage is available to those who lived in the following areas: Camp Lejeune Greater Sandy Run, Stone Bay Rifle Range, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, Camp Geiger, Camp Johnson/Montford Point, Tarawa Terrace, Holcomb Boulevard, Hadnot Point, Camp Lejeune Military Reservation, and Onslow Beach.
What illnesses were caused by the toxic water contamination at Camp Lejeune?
In 2012, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a list of presumptive conditions related to the toxic water contamination at Camp Lejeune. These illnesses include:
WHAT WAS THE WATER CONTAMINATED WITH?
The contaminated water was primarily found in two treatment plants, the Tarawa Terrace Treatment Plant and the Hadnot Point Treatment Plant. The main toxic chemicals discovered in these plants were Tetrachloroethylene (also known as perchloroethylene or “PCE”) and Trichloroethylene (TCE). TCE and PCE are chemicals that are used in dry cleaning and in cleaning metal parts of machines. There were multiple sources of contamination of these water plants, including leaking underground storage tanks and waste disposal sites.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I QUALIFY FOR A CAMP LEJEUNE LAWSUIT?
If you lived at Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River for at least thirty cumulative days from August 1953 through December 1987 and are suffering from one of these illnesses, you may qualify. If your family member lived there and passed away from one of these illnesses or other illnesses, you may qualify. Contact one of our attorneys today to discuss whether you should bring a lawsuit for Camp Lejeune toxic water contamination.
This all happened a long time ago. Why now?
On August 10, 2022 President Biden signed the bipartisan PACT Act. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 is included in the PACT Act and allows veterans and their family members who lived at Camp Lejeune, and men and women who worked at Camp Lejeune, who used and were exposed to contaminated water at the North Carolina Marine Corps Base to file lawsuits to recover damages for toxic exposure. This use includes drinking, bathing, cooking and/or otherwise coming in to contact with the contaminated water between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987, for 30 days or more.
Those impacted by the water contamination at Camp Lejeune will be able to file lawsuits to recover compensation for injuries and medical expenses. We are currently bringing claims for many former military service members and their spouses and children who were injured by the toxic water contamination at Camp Lejeune. Our team of attorneys has over forty years experience representing veterans. Please fill out the form on this website to get your claims process started today before time runs out. If you are eligible for a settlement, we’ll do the work for you to get your compensation.
On August 10, 2022 President Biden signed the bipartisan PACT Act. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 is included in the PACT Act and allows veterans and their family members who lived at Camp Lejeune, and men and women who worked at Camp Lejeune, who used and were exposed to contaminated water at the North Carolina Marine Corps Base to file lawsuits to recover damages for toxic exposure. This use includes drinking, bathing, cooking and/or otherwise coming in to contact with the contaminated water between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987, for 30 days or more.
Those impacted by the water contamination at Camp Lejeune will be able to file lawsuits to recover compensation for injuries and medical expenses. We are currently bringing claims for many former military service members and their spouses and children who were injured by the toxic water contamination at Camp Lejeune. Our team of attorneys has over forty years experience representing veterans. Please fill out the form on this website to get your claims process started today before time runs out. If you are eligible for a settlement, we’ll do the work for you to get your compensation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need a Lawyer?
Our attorneys believe that all claimants will need to at least file a claim with the federal government if they want to participate in any future settlement related to the Camp Lejeune toxic water contamination. More likely, all claimants will need to file a lawsuit in Federal Court in North Carolina. Our attorneys will help you navigate the legal process from the filing of a claim or lawsuit to resolution through settlement or trial.
Can I bring a claim if I was at Camp Lejeune but not in the military?
Yes. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act allows for any person who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River for at least 30 days between August 1953 and December 1957 to bring a claim, even if that person was not a member of the Marines or another branch of the military.
Can I bring a claim on behalf of a parent or other loved one who lived at Camp Lejeune but has since passed away?
Yes. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act allows for the legal representative of any person who could otherwise bring a claim to bring a claim on behalf of that person
How much do lawyers charge for a Camp Lejeune water contamination claim?
At Riley & Jackson, PC there are no upfront out-of-pocket costs for a Camp Lejeune water claim. Our attorneys work on a contingency basis so they will only be paid if you are.
There are no risks to file a water claim today with our team.
Will it be a lot of work to file a water contamination claim?
No, after our initial intake call, if you are eligible, our team of attorneys will do all of the work for you to get you your settlement. The hardest part is filling out the form on our website which takes 2 minutes of your time.