Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
Seeking Justice for Victims Harmed by the Poisonous Water at Camp Lejeune
Were You or a Loved One Exposed to Contaminated Water at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987?
You May Be Owed Compensation
The Government has Set Aside Billions of Dollars to Compensate for Injuries, Losses, or Death Caused by the Toxic Water at Camp Lejeune.
The water supply at Camp Lejeune was contaminated between 1953 and 1987. If you or someone you know was exposed to the toxic water, it may be hard to comprehend all the ramifications, let alone to seek justice – that is where the Law Offices of Mark Yablonovich comes in.
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 was signed into law on August 10, 2022. This law enables veterans, civilians, and anyone exposed to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune to recover for the harm they suffered.
If you or a loved one have been exposed to the water at Camp Lejeune, please get in touch with us today for a free consultation.
Who Can File a Camp Lejeune Lawsuit?
Anyone exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between 1953 and 1987 may bring a lawsuit.
Lawsuits are successful when it can be shown that “it is as likely as not” the water at the Marine base caused harm. Studies can be used to link the water to the harm.
If the person who was harmed has passed away, a representative, such as a family member, may be able to bring a lawsuit on their behalf.
What Was in the Water at Camp Lejeune?
Toxic substances known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were found in the water at Camp Lejeune.
These chemicals and solvents have been classified as cancer-causing or probably cancer-causing:
- Benzene
- Perchloroethylene or tetrachloroethylene (PCE)
- Trichloroethylene (TCE)
- Vinyl chloride (VC)
The contaminated water was supplied to many buildings on the base, endangering countless veterans, civilians, children, and even fetuses.
How Could You Have Been Exposed to Toxic Water at Camp Lejeune?
Exposure to contaminated water occurs through ingestion or contact.
Exposure can occur by drinking, bathing, cooking, and even washing clothes in contaminated water.
What are the Symptoms from Exposure to the Polluted Water at Camp Lejeune?
The contaminated water at Camp Lejeune may have caused a range of serious health issues such as cancer, harm to organs, or changes to behavior and cognitive functioning.
The water contamination at Camp Lejeune may have resulted in symptoms such as:
- ·Confusion
- Cramping
- Depression
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- ·Lack of coordination
- Light sensitivity
- ··Nausea
- Numbness in limbs
- Skin infections
- Trouble concentrating
- Vomiting
If you or a loved one were exposed to the dangerous water at Camp Lejeune or are suffering from any of these symptoms, schedule a visit with your doctor. Your health is first and foremost. As you navigate your healing process, our attorneys can help navigate you on the road to justice.
Did the Contaminated Water at Camp Lejeune Hurt People?
The contaminated water at Camp Lejeune may have caused the following medical conditions and more:
- ·Birth defects
- Bladder cancer
- Breast cancer
- Cholera
- Esophageal cancer
- Female infertility
- Hepatic Steatosis
- Hepatitis A
- Kidney cancer
- Leukemia
- Liver cancer
- Lung cancer
- ·Miscarriage
- ··Multiple myeloma
- Myelodysplastic syndromes
- Neurobehavioral effects
- Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
- Ovarian cancer
- Parkinson’s disease
- Prostate cancer
- Renal toxicity
- Scleroderma
And Other Serious Medical Conditions and Cancers
How Long Do You Have to Bring Claims?
You may have an extremely limited time to bring your claim.
Act now – contact us today for a free consultation to see if you qualify.
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