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Camp Lejeune Water Lawsuits and Camp Lejeune Cancer Claims

If you or a loved one lived or worked at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 and were diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness linked to toxic water exposure, you may have grounds to file a Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit against the U.S. federal government. Water contamination claims and Camp Lejeune cancer lawsuits allow persons harmed by water contamination at Camp Lejeune to seek compensation for the resultant suffering and loss.

For over 30 years, 70 cancer-causing chemicals were found in the two main water supply systems at North Carolina's Camp Lejeune. These chemicals included benzene, a component of gasoline, as well as PCE and TCE, which are industrial solvents known to cause cancer. These chemicals were found in the Camp Lejeune water at 240 - 3400 times the permitted levels. Exposure to such high levels of harmful chemicals has resulted in countless cases of cancer among the Marines, their families, and civilian workers at Camp Lejeune.

Justice Act Enables Veterans to File Camp Lejeune Cancer Lawsuits

Today, thanks to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, people who were exposed to the toxic water at Camp Lejeune can exercise their constitutional right to file a claim against the U.S. Marine Corps to recover damages for sufferings and loss related to cancer.

While the Camp Lejeune water contamination was discovered in the early 1980s, no action was taken for several more years. The Marine Corps has a responsibility to ensure safe living and working conditions for all those on their bases. The leadership failure at Camp Lejeune resulted in thousands of dedicated servicemembers and their families developing life-threatening cancer. Now any veteran or family member who developed a serious illness after living or working at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987 can file a Camp Lejeune water contamination claim.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes a number of cancer types stemming from exposure at Camp Lejeune, including lung cancer, breast cancer, leukemia, esophageal cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The recent passage of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act means that veterans and their families who experienced cancer as a result of the Camp Lejeune contamination may be eligible for significant compensation, according to attorneys handling Camp Lejeune claims nationwide.

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuits for Cancer

Persons who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 and later developed breast cancer, lung cancer, bladder cancer, leukemia, esophageal cancer, kidney cancer, multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, or another serious illness, may qualify to file a Camp Lejeune cancer lawsuit to recover compensation for damages. In addition, loved ones of such a person may qualify to file a claim on their behalf. Filing a Camp Lejeune cancer lawsuit is the only method to pursue compensation for pain, suffering and loss resulting from exposure to carcinogens at Camp Lejeune. Our attorneys are providing legal services for Camp Lejeune lawsuits from around the United States, and are now offering free, no-obligation Camp Lejeune cancer lawsuit case review for persons who match this description. To discuss your situation in detail with an attorney and to learn about Camp Lejeune lawsuit time limits in your state, please complete our online contact form. One of our attorneys handling Camp Lejeune cancer claims will contact you promptly, usually within an hour.

Camp Lejeune Cancer Lawsuits Are Not Class Action Lawsuits

Veterans and family members who developed cancer or another severe illness linked to Camp Lejeune water may question whether filing a Camp Lejeune claim will result in meaningful compensation for their family. It is important to know that Camp Lejeune water lawsuits will not be typical class action lawsuits that award only small, symbolic settlements. In fact, lawyers handling Camp Lejeune lawsuits believe victims of Camp Lejeune water contamination and their loved ones may be entitled to significant compensation. It is expected that Camp Lejeune cancer claims from around the nation will be consolidated as Multi-District Litigation (MDL). This is a legal avenue that allows a large number of parallel claims to be processed efficiently while still preserving the unique details of each case. Compensation amounts will then be determined based on the unique degree of suffering of each plaintiff.

Camp Lejeune Lawsuits: No Fees Unless We Collect for You

We will represent all persons involved in a Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit for cancer on a contingency basis, meaning our attorneys never charge legal fees unless we win compensation in your case. For a free no-obligation consultation please fill out our online contact form and one of our lawyers handling Camp Lejeune cancer lawsuits will contact you to answer any of your questions.