The development of Parkinson’s disease could be related to exposure to a particular chemical in the water at Camp Lejeune: trichloroethylene (TCE). It is up to those exposed and their lawyers to demonstrate a causal relationship or possible causal relationship between exposure to Camp Lejeune water and a Parkinson’s diagnosis.
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W hat Happened at Camp Lejeune?
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Many marines, marine family members, and even babies in utero were exposed to these chemicals from the 1950s to the 1980s.
These chemicals are linked to certain diseases, including cancers, cardiac defects, Parkinson’s disease, and end-stage renal disease.
The Impact of Parkinson’s Disease and Risk from Exposures
Parkinson’s disease gets progressively worse. It impacts the brain and people’s movements. People with Parkinson’s disease may experience symptoms like hand tremors and trouble balancing and moving. This can make it hard for them to do day-to-day activities.
It can also change how they communicate and interact with other people. For example, they may have trouble remembering things or may find it difficult to speak. While doctors can help with symptom management, Parkinson’s disease doesn’t have a cure, and the condition can be debilitating.
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Qualifying for Compensation Under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) allows those who were at Camp Lejeune to pursue compensation for the damages they experienced because of exposure to the unsafe water. Under this law, you must meet specific qualifications to seek compensation. For one, you must have spent thirty days or more at Camp Lejeune between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987.
Secondly, you must have suffered harm related to this exposure. Suppose you hope to show the exposure is related to Parkinson’s disease. In that case, you will need a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. This official diagnosis will likely come from a doctor or other provider with the authority to make this diagnosis.
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“A party shall produce evidence showing that the relationship between exposure to the water at Camp Lejeune and the harm is sufficient to conclude that a causal relationship exists; or sufficient to conclude that a causal relationship is at least as likely as not.”
The Aid of Legal Representation and Witnesses
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how thorough documentation of your time at Camp Lejeune during the specified time frame and your Parkinson’s disease diagnosis - H
ave expert testimony or other evidence of how this condition has impacted your life - P
resent the current evidence that supports that TCE may be linked to the development of Parkinson’s disease - H
ave expert witnesses discuss the potential relationship between water exposure and Parkinson’s disease
This is not an exhaustive list of ways your legal team can prove the link between your Parkinson’s disease and Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water. Know that your lawyer will be fighting for your best possible outcome.
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