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Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Lawsuits

If you were stationed at Camp Lejeune Between 1953-1987, our attorneys can help you pursue a claim for compensation.

Knowledgeable Toxic Tort Attorneys Helping Servicemembers and Their Families Recover Compensation for Injuries Related to Toxic Exposure

As far back as 1982, the Marine Corps knew that there were volatile organic compounds in the drinking water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Since then, multiple scientific and medical studies have confirmed that those who were exposed to the contaminated water have an increased risk of various types of cancer and other serious medical conditions. And according to the VA’s own estimates, there are nearly 900,000 people – mostly service members and their families – who were potentially exposed to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. 

Recently, federal lawmakers passed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022.  This new legislation opens previously closed doors for veterans, as well as their family members, to obtain compensation for the injuries they sustained after being exposed to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. At the Toxic Tort law firm of Friedman Rodman Frank & Estrada, we want to help you obtain the long-overdue compensation you deserve for everything you’ve been through. Our experienced Camp Lejeune attorneys have studied the newly passed Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 and are prepared to help you establish your eligibility and pursue the maximum amount of damages.

 

Camp Lejeune Water Causes Cancer and Other Serious Health Conditions

Unlike many other types of  toxic tort cases, the federal government does not deny that exposure to Camp Lejeune drinking water can cause cancer and other health problems. Some of the most common conditions caused by Camp Lejeune water include:

  • Adult leukemia
  • Aplastic anemia
  • Bladder cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Female infertility
  • Kidney cancer
  • Liver cancer
  • Miscarriage
  • Multiple myeloma
  • Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Renal toxicity

However, if you have another unexplained medical condition and worked, lived or were stationed at Camp Lejeune between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987, you may still be able to pursue a Camp Lejeune contaminated water lawsuit. 

 

What Is the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022?

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 is a new law that creates an exception to the general rule that members of the military cannot sue the federal government for any injuries they sustain related to their military service. More specifically, the Act allows veterans and anyone else “who resided, worked or was otherwise exposed (including in utero exposure)” to toxic Camp Lejeune water to bring a lawsuit in federal district court, provided they meet the following criteria:

  • They were exposed to Camp Lejeune water for at least 30 days;
  • The period of exposure was between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987;
  • They suffered physical injury as a result, such as a cancer diagnosis; and
  • They can establish a link between exposure to Camp Lejeune water and their health condition. 

The VA created a presumptive list of medical conditions that it acknowledges were caused by contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune. However, there are other conditions that can also have developed from the toxic exposure. Our attorneys will work to establish a causal connection between the toxic Camp Lejeune water and a victim’s medical conditions. Additionally, for those bringing claims on behalf of deceased loved ones, our experienced attorneys can help to locate  the necessary documentation to show that their family member met the durational requirement at Camp Lejeune. 

 

How Long Do You Have to File a Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Lawsuit?

Under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, eligible parties have just two years from the date the bill becomes law to bring a claim against the federal government. Because the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 was signed by President Biden on August 10, 2022, this means all claims must be filed on or before August 2024. 

 

Contact an Experienced Toxic Tort Lawyer to Discuss Filing a Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Lawsuit 

If you or a loved one spent time at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987, you may be eligible to recover financial compensation. At Friedman Rodman Frank & Estrada, we are actively investigating Camp Lejeune contaminated water lawsuits on behalf of clients nationwide. We are immediately available to advise you of your rights and help you pursue the compensation you deserve. To learn more and to schedule a free consultation today, call 877-448-8585. You can also connect with us through our online contact form. 

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