On August 10th, 2022, President Biden signed the PACT Act into law, which included the Camp Lejuene Act. As a result, veterans and affected civilians have a right to obtain compensation for medical conditions they have suffered due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. Before the law’s passing, Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water victims did not have a right to sue the government for their medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages. Veterans had very few ways to pursue justice before this law was passed. Even obtaining benefits from the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was difficult for them.
The 2022 Camp Lejeune Justice Act was first introduced into the US House in March 2021 as part of a larger bill called the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins (PACT Act). The bill would allow certain individuals to sue and recover damages from injuries caused by contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between August 1st, 1953, and December 31st, 1987.
How Can the Camp Lejuene Act Help Me?
Military service members, employees, civilians, family members, and suppliers exposed to contaminated water have a right to sue for compensation for any medical diagnoses associated with the toxic water. Eligible victims can now file lawsuits directly against the federal government to pursue financial compensation for their suffering. Plaintiffs can include compensation for past and future medical expenses, rehabilitation, loss of income, disability, pain, suffering, and more.
Am I Eligible to Pursue a Camp Lejeune Lawsuit?
Over four decades, contaminated drinking water at US Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune put hundreds of thousands of service members, family members, and civilian workers at risk of cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Two of the eight wells at Camp Lejeune were contaminated with harmful Chemicals Between 1953 and 1987. These well-supplied water to military families, patients in the hospital, two children at school and daycare, and civilian workers.
Suppose you were a service member, family member, or worker at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987, and you have been diagnosed with an illness related to contaminated water. In that case, you can pursue compensation for your damages. Even if you are already receiving medical benefits are other forms of compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs related to Camp Lejeune water, you may still qualify for pursuing additional compensation under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act.
Conditions Linked to Contaminated Camp Lejeune Water
To recover compensation for toxic water-related illness, you will need to show that your medical condition is linked to the chemicals known to have been in Camp Lejeune drinking water. If you have been diagnosed with any of the medical conditions listed below, or any of these conditions have caused your loved one’s death, you may have a valid compensation claim. Even if your specific medical claim is not listed, it is still worth discussing your case with an attorney.
The following types of cancer have been linked to contaminated Camp Lejuene water:
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Spinal Cancer
- Soft Tissue Cancer
- Sinus Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Leukemia
- Thyroid Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Intestinal Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Appendiceal Cancer
- Brain Cancer
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
- Lung Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Small Intestinal Cancer
- Skin Cancer
Contaminated water has been linked to the following behavioral effects:
- Autism
- Ataxia
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Depression
- Learning Disability
- Intractable Migraines
- Neurasthenia
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Suicidal Ideation
- Early Onset Dementia
- Symptoms only
- Suicide
Contaminated water at Camp Lejeune has also been linked to autoimmune diseases, kidney problems, blood disorders, and the following birth defects:
- Cleft lip and palate
- Heart defects
- Major fetal malformations
- Neural tube defects
- In-utero death (miscarriage)
Discuss Your Case with a Skilled Personal Injury Attorney
The Camp Lejuene Act is a historic law that allows veterans, their families, and civilians who worked at Camp Lejeune to obtain the compensation they deserve. If you have a valid claim for compensation, it is important that you talk to an attorney as soon as possible. You only have a limited amount of time to pursue compensation. Contact the skilled personal injury attorneys at Camp Lejuene Act to schedule a complimentary, no-obligation consultation and learn more about your legal rights. We will carefully review your case, answer your questions, and help you understand how the Camp Lejeune Act may be able to help you and your family.
