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Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawyers

When our soldiers put on their military uniforms, they become proud individuals protecting our country. They protected us, and now it’s our turn to be there for the many Marines that spent time at Camp Lejeune.

From the early 1950s through 1987, servicemembers and their families at Camp Lejeune unknowingly ingested and bathed in water contaminated by harmful chemicals, including dry-cleaning and industrial solvents. These chemicals are known carcinogens that can cause congenital disabilities, miscarriages, and serious health problems.

It wasn’t until the mid-1980s, after increasing pressure from veterans, their families, and veteran advocacy groups, that the military ceased operation of two contaminated wells. Unfortunately, countless marines and their families had already been exposed to the dangerous chemicals.

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Today, veterans and their families may be able to receive compensation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for health issues caused by Camp Lejeune’s water contamination. If you are suffering from an illness that may be caused by this contaminated water, you could be entitled to this Camp Lejeune compensation. However, getting the money you’re owed could be more complicated than it should be.

At Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., our mission is to help those Marines get the compensation, accountability, and justice they are you’re entitled to. Our Camp Lejeune legal team is dedicated to fighting for injured clients throughout New Jersey and New York. We’ve had a proven track record for more than 40 years, securing over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements. Let us help you file a claim for Camp Lejeune water contamination. Contact us today for a free consultation.

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Who Can File a Claim for Camp Lejeune Water Contamination?

According to the VA, servicemembers stationed at Camp Lejeune or Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River for at least 30 cumulative days between August 1953 and December 1987 can apply for disability benefits. You must not have received a dishonorable discharge from the military to be eligible.

You must also have been diagnosed with, or your family member died from, at least one of the qualifying illnesses resulting from water contamination:

  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
  • Aplastic anemia or other myelodysplastic syndromes
  • Bladder cancer
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Kidney cancer
  • Lung cancer
  • Liver cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Leukemia
  • Female infertility
  • Miscarriage
  • Hepatic steatosis
  • Multiple myeloma
  • Neurobehavioral effects
  • Renal toxicity
  • Scleroderma
  • Birth defects

Those who qualify may include veterans, guardsmen, reservists, civilian contractors, their estates and survivors and on-base personnel. Family members who lived with veterans at Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River may also be eligible to seek compensation.

Health Issues Commonly Associated with Camp Lejeune’s Contaminated Water

The contaminated water at Camp Lejeune is reported to have contained chemical and industrial solvents, including the following:

  • Benzene
  • Trichloroethylene
  • Vinyl chloride
  • Perchloroethylene

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other health organizations, these chemicals can be highly toxic and cause long-term illnesses and medical conditions. If you were stationed at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987, you might have experienced the ill effects of these chemicals without even realizing it. Acute exposure can cause symptoms of Camp Lejeune water contamination, such as the following:

  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headaches
  • Confusion
  • Tremors
  • Unconsciousness

Over time, exposure can lead to death or serious illness and medical complications, including various cancers. The illnesses that have been linked to exposure to these chemicals and solvents include the following:

  • Kidney cancer
  • Liver cancer
  • Bladder cancer
  • Leukemia
  • Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
  • Lung cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Blood disorders
  • Myelodysplastic syndromes
  • Hepatic steatosis
  • Renal toxicity
  • Scleroderma
  • Infertility
  • Miscarriage
  • Dementia
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Neurological conditions

Compensation Available for Veterans Affected By Contaminated Water from Camp Lejeune

Recently, Congress passed a new law, Honoring our PACT Act of 2022. This legislation aims to provide compensation for veterans and servicemembers exposed to toxic substances — such as the water contamination at Camp Lejeune.

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act, a provision of the Honoring our PACT Act, allows veterans, their family members, and any person who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune to file claims through the Federal Tort Claims Act to be compensated for their illnesses and injuries.

If your claim is accepted, we will file a claim to get the money you deserve. An experienced Camp Lejeune attorney can navigate the legal process to help you pursue maximum compensation. We work closely with lawyers throughout America to prove all aspects of Camp Lejeune injury claims.

Suffering from Health Issues as a Result of Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Exposure? Talk to Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. Now

sam davis personal injury attorneyYou’ve worked hard for your country. Now, in your time of need, you need an attorney who will do the same for you. At Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., we are ready to fight to seek justice and the compensation you deserve.

If you or a family member was diagnosed with a serious illness after serving at Camp Lejeune, contact our law office today. You may feel like the government you swore to defend has turned its back on you. We won’t. Let us help you get the money you need. Contact our office for a free, confidential case review with a Camp Lejeune attorney today.