Camp Lejeune Lawsuit
Toxic chemicals that polluted the water supply at Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina between the 1950s and the 1980s have been linked to a number of serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Marines, their family members, and others who lived or worked at the base and were exposed to chemicals like benzene, trichloroethylene (TCE), tetrachloroethylene, perchloroethylene (PCE), and vinyl chloride (VC) in the water supply have since been diagnosed with cancer, Parkinson’s disease, birth defects, and other devastating health problems. If you or a loved one served at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1953 and December 1987, you may be entitled to compensation for any adverse health outcomes linked to contaminated drinking water at the base. There is a deadline on filing a Camp Lejeune claim, so contact our attorneys at Robert Brown Law as soon as possible to find out whether you qualify for compensation.
Illnesses Linked to Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
The contamination of the water supply at Camp Lejeune was the result of avoidable issues like improper waste disposal practices, leaks in underground storage tanks, and industrial area spills, which have been traced back to several different sources, including an off-base dry-cleaning company. Two major water treatment plants that supplied Camp Lejeune were found to be polluted with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like benzene, trichloroethylene (TCE), tetrachloroethylene, perchloroethylene (PCE), and vinyl chloride (VC), which are known to cause cancer and other serious illnesses. That means more than one million men, women, and children used polluted water on a daily basis for drinking, cooking, washing clothes, and bathing.
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website, “Scientific and medical evidence has shown an association between exposure to these contaminants during military service and development of certain diseases later on.” Among the diseases that have been linked to toxic exposure at Camp Lejeune are:
- Aplastic anemia
- Liver cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Multiple myeloma
- Leukemia
- Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
- Parkinson’s disease
- Cardiac defects
- Myelodysplastic syndrome
- Systemic sclerosis
According to reports, the U.S. government was aware of the presence of toxic chemicals in Camp Lejeune’s water supply for decades, yet never addressed the problem or notified veterans, reservists, guardsmen, workers, families, or others who lived or served at the base about their potential exposure.
Understanding the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022
The VOCs found in the water supply at Camp Lejeune can cause a number of serious health issues in people of all ages. Due to the presence of these harmful chemicals, over one million Marines, their families, and others may have suffered toxic exposure between 1953 and 1987, including children who may have been exposed to the chemicals in utero. Sadly, many affected individuals who have sought compensation from the government for death and chronic illnesses allegedly caused by exposure to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune have had their claims for compensation unjustly denied. Until now, government has hidden behind legal loopholes and denied responsibility for the water contamination issue at Camp Lejeune and the harm to human health caused by the polluted water supply.
Thanks to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, which was signed into law in August 2022, those affected by exposure to toxic chemicals at the Marine Corps base are finally able to pursue the justice they deserve. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act opens up a two-year window during which former servicemembers, their families, and others diagnosed with cancer and other adverse health effects can pursue legal claims against the U.S. government. Filing a Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit could help affected individuals recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and other damages. And grieving family members who lost a loved one to a fatal disease may be able to seek damages for funeral costs, loss of financial support, loss of companionship, and emotional trauma by filing a wrongful death lawsuit.
How Our Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Attorneys Can Help
For too long, victims exposed to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune have been denied their right to health benefits and financial compensation for the significant harm they have suffered. At Robert Brown Law, we have a team of legal experts who have dedicated their careers to helping victims harmed by toxic exposure fight for their rights and hold those responsible accountable for their injuries. Our knowledgeable and compassionate water contamination attorneys are committed to helping those adversely affected by exposure to toxic chemicals at Camp Lejeune navigate the legal process and pursue the compensation they deserve. We know how daunting it may seem to take legal action against the federal government, especially while suffering from a serious illness, which is why we will handle every aspect of your case for you. When you choose Robert Brown Law, you get a trusted legal advocate who will stand by your side every step of the way and work tirelessly to help you maximize your recovery.
Contact Robert Brown Law Today for a Consultation
Among the people who may have been exposed to polluted water at Camp Lejeune are veterans, reservists, and guardsmen who served at the base during the time the water supply was contaminated, as well as workers, family members, and others who lived or worked at the base between 1953 and 1987. Decades of exposure to benzene, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, perchloroethylene, vinyl chloride, and other harmful compounds in the water supply has the potential to cause serious and potentially life-threatening health effects, and affected individuals now have an opportunity to sue the U.S. government for the role it played in their exposure.
If you or someone you love served or worked at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days from August 1953 through December 1987, and was diagnosed with one or more of the health conditions listed above, we can assist you in filing a claim against the government during the new two-year window created by the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. Contact Robert Brown Law today to discuss your potential claim with our experienced Camp Lejeune water contamination attorneys.