The water at Camp Lejeune was contaminated by on-base and off-base chemical spills and leaks, largely contributed by improper waste disposal by ABC One-Hour Cleaners, an off-base dry-cleaning firm. Tarawa Terrace and Hadnot Point water treatment plants at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune were affected from the 1950s through February 1985. Contaminates Found in the …
Were you stationed or living at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 and believe your cancer or other serious illness was caused by exposure to the contaminated water there? You may qualify for compensation under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA). The new legislation, enacted in August 2022, applies to the following people if they …
Camp Lejeune lawsuits have only been a legal option since August 2022, so there have not been any Camp Lejeune lawsuit settlements. Some Camp Lejeune victims may have recovered compensation for their medical expenses by filing a claim with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, those …
Family members of veterans stationed at Camp Lejeune may be eligible for benefits. Whether you lost a loved one or you suffered from the effects of toxic water, a lawyer from our team will seek the benefits you deserve. There are multiple ways to seek benefits and compensation for medical problems related to Camp Lejeune …
Many people have suffered harm and died from the contaminated water on the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. And many are asking why it took decades for the military to shut down the dangerous drinking wells. They want to know what the U.S. government knew about the Camp Lejeune water contamination and …
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) lists several disabilities for which Camp Lejeune veterans can get VA disability compensation, including: Adult leukemia Aplastic anemia and other myelodysplastic syndromes Bladder cancer Kidney cancer Liver cancer Multiple myeloma Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma Parkinson’s disease These are the conditions listed for VA disability benefits. VA also explains that the …
Recent legal changes allow Marines, veterans, their families, and other civilians to file a lawsuit if they develop severe medical conditions due to exposure to dangerous chemicals at Camp Lejeune. What is the timeline for a Camp Lejeune lawsuit in this situation? These lawsuits may take several months to several years to resolve, involving multiple …
The Camp Lejeune case is not considered a class action lawsuit yet. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 is recent legislation, meaning the lawsuits being filed are not yet defined as a class action. If you were exposed to the contaminated water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and you meet certain qualifying criteria, …
In April 2022, three children died at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. This raised many questions about what happened to them. Initial Reports of the Camp Lejeune Deaths of Three Children According to an NBC News report, the initial investigation revealed that three children died on the Marine base in two separate …
