Did you develop cancer after
spending time at Camp Lejeune?
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Why do I need an attorney for my case?
Despite awareness of the contamination, effective measures were not implemented until the 1980s, resulting in prolonged exposure to the polluted water.
Significant settlements for individual victims, but legal obstacles persisted due to North Carolina’s 10-year statute of limitations, until the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2021 waived this limitation, allowing victims to seek justice regardless of when they became aware of their exposure.
However, the journey towards justice continues, with the Congressional Budget Office's initial estimate of a $6.1 billion payout criticized as insufficient. A revised estimation proposes an additional $15 billion, potentially totaling around $21 billion for Camp Lejeune compensation, although this remains an estimated settlement amount without a designated fund.
Time to file a claim may be limited! Once this period elapses, individuals lose their right to pursue legal action.
What do I need to know about this lawsuit?
Water pollution at Camp Lejeune, a prominent Marine Corps installation situated in North Carolina, has inflicted significant health repercussions on a vast population comprising veterans, their families, and personnel stationed at the base. The water source became compromised with hazardous substances such as Trichloroethylene (TCE), Perchloroethylene (PCE), benzene, among others, instigating a wave of legal actions against those accountable. This contamination, stretching back to the 1950s, has spawned an array of grave health afflictions, ranging from a plethora of cancer types to debilitating neurological conditions.
The enduring impact of this environmental crisis has reverberated across generations, with affected individuals enduring not only physical suffering but also profound emotional and financial burdens as they grapple with the aftermath of prolonged exposure to these toxic contaminants.
The CLJA is a part of the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, which was signed into law on August 10, 2022. The CLJA allows Veterans and civilians to file claims and lawsuits against the U.S. Government to potentially recover for injuries caused by exposure to contaminated water at the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune from August 1, 1953 through December 31, 1987.
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