Camp Lejeune

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An estimated 900,000 civilians and veterans may have fallen prey to toxic contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

You may be entitled to compensation if you were stationed at Camp Lejeune between August 1953 and December 1987 and are dealing with long-term health conditions as a result. The experienced personal injury attorneys at The Alvarez Law Firm can help you obtain rightful financial compensation for your damages.

Camp Lejeune Lawsuits

The water supply for military personnel, their families, and other civilians stationed at the North Carolina Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base was heavily contaminated. The water contained dangerously toxic levels of:

Perchloroethylene (PCE)

This industrial degreaser has been classified as likely carcinogen by the EPA.

Toluene

Toluene is another degreaser linked to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and other cancers.

Trichloroethylene (TCE)

This solvent is used for decreasing metal components and is linked with kidney and liver cancer.

Benzene

Benzene is a known cancer-causing agent linked to high rates of blood-based cancers and leukemia.

Vinyl chloride

This colorless gas is used for making PVC and is linked to an increased risk of lung cancer, lymphoma, brain cancer, leukemia, and hepatic angiosarcoma.

There is evidence that the Navy was aware or had every reason to be aware of the contaminated water supply at Camp Lejeune. The Navy knew that it was unsuitable for human consumption yet did nothing to correct things, placing millions at risk.

Camp Lejeune Justice Act

On August 10th, 2022, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 was signed into law. The Act has allowed veterans, family members, and nearby civilians to file claims. The contamination has been linked to underground storage tanks, industrial spills, and an off-base dry cleaner. However, claimants only have 2 years from August 10th, 2022, to file for compensation under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act.

Health Conditions Affecting Camp Lejeune Injured Victims

Carcinogens and toxins found in the Camp Lejeune water supply have been linked to the following serious medical conditions:

Leukemia
Cancer
Multiple myeloma
Hepatic steatosis
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Neurobehavioral effects
Female infertility and miscarriage
Parkinson’s disease
Multiple myeloma
Renal toxicity
Scleroderma
Myelodysplastic syndromes

Can I Sue for Contaminated Water Illness?

Anyone exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune for a period of 30 days between August 1st, 1957, and December 31st, 1989, can file for legal action. You may be eligible for a claim if:

You have been diagnosed with liver cancer, leukemia, aplastic anemia, kidney cancer, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, lung cancer, and other similar health disorders
You lived, worked, or were stationed at the Marine Corp Camp Lejeune base in Jacksonville, NC, between the indicated time
You have clear medical documentation supporting your injury, illness, or disorder
You have either not applied for VA disability compensation or have been denied previously

Our Capable and Resourceful Florida Mass Tort and Product Liability Lawyers are Ready to Fight for You

If you or a loved one was stationed at Camp Lejeune between 1957 and 1987 and you have suffered devastating illness or adverse effects from using contaminated water, the reputable veteran’s benefits lawyers at The Alvarez Law Firm can help you maximize your compensation. You stood up for our country – now it’s our turn to do the same for you!

Schedule your free case review with our lawyers today. Call us at 877-445-7675 or contact us online.