Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claims

We exist to help military veterans harmed by the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune to get the financial benefits they deserve. We’re ready to help you — at no out-of-pocket cost to you or your family.

What Happened at Camp Lejeune?

Camp Lejeune is a U.S. Marine Corps Base in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Toxic chemicals were released into the water supply systems from 1953 to 1987. This means that nearly 1 million people may have been exposed to these harmful chemicals. As a result, anyone who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days during this period may now be entitled to compensation for their injuries.

Camp Lejeune Toxic Water

Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base in Jacksonville, North Carolina, had two contaminated water supply systems from 1953 to 1987. Nearly 1 million people were exposed to toxic chemicals known to cause cancer and other health conditions.

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Veterans and Families at Risk

Anyone who worked or lived at Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987 may be at risk, including U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy personnel, civilian staff, and their families. Sadly, many of the people affected were young families — including pregnant women, infants, and children.

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Who Is to Blame?

Camp Lejeune water contamination is believed to have resulted from improper disposal practices by a privately owned dry cleaner next to the base as well as daily base operations, including underground storage tank leaks, industrial spills, and dumps.

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Water Contamination Years

Contamination is believed to have happened from 1953 to 1987. However, according to federal reports, Camp Lejeune’s water may have been contaminated by these cancer-causing chemicals for as long as 60 years.

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“Filing for relief under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 won’t affect your eligibility for VA disability or health care benefits. If the court awards you relief under this law (or if a court awarded relief in the past), this won’t affect the amount of your VA disability payments or your eligibility for VA health care.”

– U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Toxic Chemicals

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) determined that the Camp Lejeune water wells contained:

Benzene

Benzene is used to make plastics, nylon, resins, and synthetic fibers and is used in the manufacture of detergents, explosives, pharmaceuticals, and dyestuffs.

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Perchloroethylene (PCE)

Perchloroethylene (PCE) is used in dry cleaning and as a degreaser, and over time, PCE in groundwater becomes trichloroethylene (TCE) and vinyl chloride.

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Trichloroethylene (TCE)

Trichloroethylene (TCE) is mostly used as a solvent to remove grease from metal parts, but it is also an ingredient in adhesives, paint removers, typewriter correction fluids, and spot removers.

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What Are the Health Effects of Camp Lejeune's Water Contamination?

There are a number of health issues directly connected to the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination.

Cancer

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported that people living or working at Camp Lejeune when the water there was contaminated were more likely to die from certain cancers.

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Birth Defects

When pregnant women are exposed to trichloroethylene, their babies have an increased risk for heart problems and immune system disorders.

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Other Illnesses

Children and adults exposed to TCE at Camp Lejeune from 1972 to 1985 could also be at risk for immune system disorders and other health conditions.

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Veterans of Camp Lejeune

Camp Lejeune veterans benefits are available through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Camp Lejeune Disability Claims

The VA first allowed veterans to file Camp Lejeune disability claims in 2012. Many veterans have faced repeated denials, causing tremendous hardship.

Camp Lejeune Disability Claims

Camp Lejeune VA Benefits

Camp Lejeune veterans may be eligible for free medical services from the VA as part of the Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act.

Camp Lejeune VA Benefits

VA Survivors Benefits

With the new Camp Lejeune Justice Act, loved ones of Camp Lejeune water contamination victims may be able to pursue a legal claim.

Camp Lejeune VA Survivors Benefits

Which Veterans Are Affected?

U.S. Marine personnel, U.S. Navy personnel, civilian workers, and their family members may have been affected.

Affected Camp Lejeune Veterans

Financial Compensation for Camp Lejeune Veterans

With the new Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, veterans and their loved ones may now be eligible for financial compensation, even if they were denied in the past or are currently receiving benefits.

Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022

This new law allows Camp Lejeune water contamination victims to seek compensation from the federal government for their injuries and illness. If your loved one passed away, you may still be eligible to file a lawsuit on their behalf.

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Legal Options

Victims and their loved ones may now have legal options, even if they are already receiving VA benefits or were denied in the past. They may be entitled to financial compensation by filing lawsuits against the federal government.

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Camp Lejeune Veterans Lawyers

Camp Lejeune lawyers can help victims, and their loved ones learn if they are newly eligible for financial compensation. The top Camp Lejeune lawyers have experience helping people harmed by toxic chemicals.

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Camp Lejeune Lawsuit

Victims of the toxic exposure at Camp Lejeune can pursue financial compensation for their injuries. Filing a Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit could help you pay for treatments and protect your loved ones from medical bills eating away at your savings.

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