What Is the Camp Lejeune Lawsuit?
The Camp Lejeune lawsuit aims to give money to people who lived or worked at the Marine Corps base in North Carolina between 1953 and 1987 and were exposed to toxic water. The contamination affected over a million people and resulted in illnesses such as cancer and birth defects. The lawsuit wants to hold the government accountable for not doing enough and compensate those who have been hurt.
Eligibility
If you have been diagnosed with any of the severe illnesses listed below and lived at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between 1953 and 1987, you may qualify for compensation:
Leukemia
Multiple Myeloma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Parkinsons Disease
Esophageal Cancer
Lung Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Water Contamination at Camp Lejeune
The water supply at Camp Lejeune was contaminated with high levels of toxic chemicals, including benzene, trichloroethylene (TCE), tetrachloroethylene, perchloroethylene (PCE), and vinyl chloride. These chemicals are known to cause cancer. The contamination occurred through various means, such as leaks from garbage dumps and underground storage tanks that allowed the chemicals to enter the water system. Even though the tanks were shut down in February 1985, those exposed to the toxic water still suffer from severe and sometimes life-threatening illnesses.
Get the Support You Need
The water contamination at Camp Lejeune adversely affected the health of over a million Marines, Sailors, civilian workers, and their families.
If you have been affected, you can receive fair compensation. Contact us today to schedule a free legal consultation.