Camp Lejeune is a 246 square mile military training facility in Jacksonville, North Carolina with 14 miles of beachfront making it an ideal area for amphibious assault training located between two deep-water ports that enable fast deployments. But recently it has gained popularity due to a water contamination incident that has consumed the headlines. There is a Camp Lejeune contamination lawsuit that victims can file, as well as those who lost their loved ones due to the water contamination incident. The best personal injury attorneys are handling the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination lawsuit, and wrongful death lawyer and personal injury attorney Andrew Ryan can help you and your family start off in the right direction.
How was the Water Contaminated at Camp Lejeune?
Camp Lejeune’s water became contaminated by PCE (perchloroethylene or tetrachloroethylene) from the Tarawa Terrace water treatment plant. The contamination was actually caused by the waste disposal operations at ABC One-Hour Cleaners, a dry-cleaning firm located off-base.
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What is the PACT Act of 2022, and What Does This Mean for Service Men and Women Injured by Water Contamination?
The PACT Act, also known as The Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act of 2022, was signed by President Biden on the morning of September 20 and is meant to significantly improve healthcare access and provide funding for veterans exposed to toxic substances during military service. This means, at Camp Lejeune, everyone from soldiers exposed to Agent Orange in the Vietnam War to soldiers exposed to the water contamination are entitled to better health care and funding (that can be used for legal services) that can help them and their families seek justice.
How Dangerous was the Water Contamination at Camp Lejeune?
The Camp Lejeune contaminated water lawsuit has been filed by people who suffered from cancer, and filed by the family members of veterans who died as a result of this contaminated water exposure. According to the US Department of Veteran Affairs, people who served at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) in New River, North Carolina or Camp Lejeune could have been exposed to contaminated drinking water. There is medical and scientific evidence showing a direct correlation between this drinking water, and certain diseases, including cancer.
- Bladder cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Adult leukemia
- Liver cancer
- Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
- Aplastic anemia and other myelodysplastic syndromes
- Multiple myeloma
- Parkinson’s disease
These are life-changing diseases that warrant a hefty compensation, so if you or a loved one was stationed at Camp Lejeune, you could be eligible for compensation and should contact a good personal injury lawyer.
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Who is Eligible for Seeking Compensation in the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one served or worked at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River in North Carolina or Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, or if you have qualifying service at Camp Lejeune and a current diagnosis of one of the above conditions, you might be eligible to seek compensation for your current and future pain and suffering. If your family member died due to contracting one of the above diseases, then you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit through a personal injury attorney.
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Who Can File a Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Lawsuit?
If you or a family member worked or lived at Camp Lejeune for 30 days or more between the dates of August 1, 1953 & December 31, 1987, you might be eligible to file a Camp Lejeune contaminated water lawsuit in order to gain compensation for your injuries, pain, and suffering. If your family member passed away in the late 80s, 90s, or early 2000s, you could still be eligible to seek compensation for their wrongful death.
Who Can Help Me File a Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Lawsuit?
You probably have a lot of questions surrounding your legal rights and options when it comes to filing a Camp Lejeune contaminated water lawsuit. This is a national case, and you can contact The Ryan Law Group to get in touch with an attorney who specializes in cases just like the Camp Lejeune contaminated water lawsuit. Call today, and together we can help you get the compensation you deserve.
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