Seeking Justice for Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Victims: Know Your Rights
Ignored Truths and Denied Justice: Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
Between August 1953 and December 1987, individuals stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, including U.S. Marines, their families, and off-base workers, were unknowingly exposed to toxic chemicals in their drinking water. This exposure has led to severe health issues for many affected individuals.
Your Right to Compensation: Understanding Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claims
If you served, lived, or worked at Camp Lejeune during the specified period or had a disability claim denied by Veterans Affairs, you may be entitled to compensation. Discover if you qualify for a potential settlement and learn more about your rights regarding the Camp Lejeune water contamination.
The Truth Behind Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act aims to improve disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxins during their service. It acknowledges the suffering of injured Marines and their families due to the toxic water at Camp Lejeune between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987.
During this time, trichloroethylene (TCE), perchloroethylene (PCE), benzene, and vinyl chloride contaminated the drinking water at Camp Lejeune. Runoff from storage tanks, treatment plants, and nearby dry cleaners contributed to this contamination. Scientific research has linked these chemicals to serious health concerns, including cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Camp Lejeune water contamination has been linked to the serious health issues of veterans and their families, including:
- Leukemia
- Aplastic Anemia and More Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Birth Defects
- Bladder Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Female Infertility
- Kidney Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Multiple Myeloma
- Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Renal Failure (Permanent)
- Death
- Scleroderma
- Appendix Cancer
- Brain Cancer
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Intestinal Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Sinus Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Spinal Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Hepatic Steatosis (Fatty Liver Disease)
- Miscarriage
- Neurobehavioral Effects
Who Qualifies to File a Claim for Camp Lejeune Water Contamination?
To qualify for disability compensation, you must provide evidence for three things:
- A current disability
- An in-service injury or illness; and
- A link between the in-service injury or illness and the current disability.
Qualifying for Compensation: Understanding Veterans Affairs Criteria
Under the Veterans Affairs rules regarding Camp Lejeune water contamination, veterans with certain service experience do not need to prove an in-service injury or illness the same way they would for other claims — instead, the exposure to contaminated water is presumed if the veteran:
- Received a discharge under conditions other than dishonorable from active duty, reserve, or National Guard service; and
- Served at Camp Lejeune (or MCAS New River) for a total of at least 30 days between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987.
If you are uncertain if you qualify for compensation based on the above criteria, call My Florida Litigators for a free, no-obligation case evaluation to learn more about your claim.
The Fight for Justice Denied: Camp Lejeune Lawsuits
Starting in 2005, veterans and their families filed lawsuits against the U.S. government to hold them accountable for the harm caused by the contaminated drinking water. Unfortunately, these claims were dismissed in 2016 based on legal barriers such as the Feres doctrine and North Carolina's statute of repose.
Seeking Justice with Florida Litigators
At My Florida Litigators, our experienced attorneys in Miami are dedicated to fighting for justice on behalf of Camp Lejeune water contamination victims. If you believe you qualify for compensation due to toxic water exposure, contact us today for a free case review. Our team will guide you through the legal process and work tirelessly to pursue the compensation you deserve.
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