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Starting in the 1980s, the federal government discovered significant toxic chemical contamination of water sources in and around the U.S. Marine Corps base of Camp Lejeune. Officials believe the contamination may have existed stretching back to the 1950s. Exposure to contaminated water may increase the risks of developing cancer or other diseases. Many people who have lived and worked at Camp Lejeune have developed health problems linked to exposure to toxins, such as those in the water.
If you’ve suffered an illness or another health complication after living or working at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987, you may have the right to seek compensation for your losses. Contact Lichtenstein Law Group PLC for a free initial case evaluation with our knowledgeable Roanoke Camp Lejeune lawsuit lawyers.
The Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit refers to legal claims filed by people who previously lived or worked at Camp Lejeune and developed medical conditions linked to volatile organic compounds that contaminated the water supply at the military base. Some chemicals that contaminated Camp Lejeune’s water include trichloroethylene, vinyl chloride, and benzene, which health officials have designated as cancer-causing.
Because many health conditions linked to exposure to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune do not cause symptoms for years or decades after exposure, many people harmed by the Camp Lejeune water contamination have missed the legal deadline to file claims. To remedy this problem, the federal government recently passed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. This act restores the rights of people harmed by exposure to water contamination at Camp Lejeune to pursue financial compensation. Contact a Camp Lejeune lawsuit lawyer at our firm today.
Officials discovered water contamination at Camp Lejeune in the early 1980s, first detecting toxic substances in wells at the Tarawa Terrace and Hadnot Point water treatment plants. The government closed both wells in 1985. Further testing detected the presence of various toxic chemicals in water sources around Camp Lejeune.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has identified multiple diseases and health conditions linked to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
Under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, anyone who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987, may file a lawsuit in federal court in North Carolina. Their lawsuit may allow them to recover compensation for losses incurred due to medical complications caused by exposure to contaminated water at the base.
To succeed in a lawsuit under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, you will need proof that you have suffered a medical condition or illness and evidence linking your health condition to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. Evidence proving your injury claim may include medical records of your diagnosis and treatment, your doctor’s treatment notes, and medical expert reports or testimony opinions. Contact a Camp Lejeune lawsuit attorney today.
A lawsuit may allow you to obtain financial relief for losses connected to your illness or medical condition caused by exposure to water contamination at Camp Lejeune.
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act sets a deadline on claims filed under the Act. You must file your claim within two years of the date the statute took effect. The federal court may dismiss any claims filed after two years. Because you have limited time to pursue a legal claim under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, consult a water contamination lawsuit lawyer as soon as possible to determine whether you may have the right to recover compensation in a claim.
If you’ve received a cancer diagnosis or been diagnosed with another health condition linked to water contamination at Camp Lejeune, get legal help to pursue the compensation you need for your medical treatment and other losses. Contact Lichtenstein Law Group PLC today for a free consultation to discuss your claim and learn how our Roanoke Camp Lejeune lawsuit lawyers will guide you through the legal process.
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