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Between 1953 and 1987, the water supply for military personnel, civilians, and their families stationed at the Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base in North Carolina was heavily contaminated with dangerously toxic levels of:
• Trichloroethylene (TCE) – a solvent utilized to decrease metal components, which has been shown to cause liver and kidney cancer.
• Perchloroethylene (PCE) – an industrial de-greaser, classified as a “likely carcinogen” by the EPA.
• Benzene – a known cancer-causing agent, Benzene is linked to high rates of leukemia and blood-based cancers.
• Toluene – a common ingredient in de-greasers, toluene exposure is linked to certain cancers as well as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
• Vinyl chloride – used to make PVC, this colorless gas is connected to an increased risk of hepatic angiosarcoma, as well as lymphoma, lung cancer, brain cancer, and leukemia
There’s evidence that the Navy knew – or should have known – that the water supply at Camp Lejeune was contaminated and unsuitable for human consumption. Still, they did nothing, putting millions of lives at risk.
Once the Camp Lejeune Justice Act is passed into law, anyone exposed to Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water for 30 days between 1957 and 1987 will be eligible for legal action. Our attorneys are currently reviewing claims from individuals who meet the following criteria:
• You have been diagnosed with adult leukemia, liver cancer, kidney cancer, aplastic anemia, lung cancer, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, multiple myeloma, or other health disorders listed below
• You were stationed, lived, or worked at the Marine Corp Camp Lejeune base in Jacksonville, NC, for at least 30 cumulative days between 1957 and 1987
• You have medical documentation that supports your illness, injury, or disorder
• You have not applied for VA disability compensation or have been previously denied
Toxins and carcinogens found in the Camp Lejeune water supply have been linked to several cancers, life-threatening conditions, and reproductive disorders, including:
• Cancer (esophageal, kidney, breast, bladder, lung, and others)
• Leukemia
• Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
• Hepatic steatosis
• Multiple myeloma
• Neurobehavioral effects
• Parkinson’s disease
• Renal toxicity
• Female infertility and miscarriage
• Myelodysplastic syndromes
• Multiple myeloma
• Scleroderma
• Medical bills, including past and present bills incurred to treat the above-mentioned diseases and injuries
• Hospital and nursing home care through the VA or private providers
• Lost wages, if the injuries caused the victim to be unable to work
• Pain and suffering
• Multiple myeloma
• Neurobehavioral effects
• Parkinson’s disease
• Renal toxicity
• Female infertility and miscarriage
• Myelodysplastic syndromes
• Multiple myeloma
• Scleroderma
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 was signed into law on August 10, 2022. . An estimated 900,000 veterans, family members and nearby civilians may have been exposed to unsafe drinking water due to toxic chemicals at Camp Lejeune. The water contamination is linked to industrial spills, underground storage tanks, and an off-base dry cleaner and associated with a variety of health conditions. Time is limited to file claims under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. Those eligible have two years from August 10, 2022 to file a claim.
If you or a loved one developed cancer, neurological disorders, or another disease from contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, the law affords remedies. Contact Kelley Uustal today to schedule a free, no-obligation case review. Our toxic exposure lawyers are standing by to answer your questions.
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