Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Attorney

Between August 1953 and December 1987, the drinking water at Camp Lejeune, a U.S. Marine Corps base in Jacksonville, North Carolina, was contaminated with toxic chemicals that can cause numerous serious health issues and cancers, as well as severe birth complications, miscarriages, and even death.

The Senate recently passed The Camp Lejeune Justice Act as part of a larger bill to protect military service members, veterans, and their families. Under this Act, those exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during the affected decades may be entitled to compensation from the U.S. Government.

What Caused the Water Contamination at Camp Lejeune? 

In the early 1980s, two water-supply systems on the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina were found to be contaminated with potentially cancer-causing chemicals called volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and industrial solvents. These chemicals include:

• Benzene
• Perchloroethylene (PCE)
• Trichloroethylene (TCE)
• Vinyl chloride (VC)

Benzene, TCE and VC are all classified as carcinogenic, meaning they are cancer-causing, while PCE is likely to be carcinogenic. Exposure to any of these chemicals can cause an array of additional health effects.

From August 1953 to December 1987, it is estimated nearly 1 million civilian workers, military service members, and their families were potentially exposed to these toxic chemicals.

Compensation for Illnesses Related to Camp Lejeune

If you or your family members have experienced harm due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, you have the potential to seek compensation for various types of losses, including:

• Medical expenses: Reimbursement for costs related to medical treatments, medications, therapies, and any necessary ongoing healthcare services.
• Lost wages: Compensation for income lost due to the inability to work during periods of illness, treatment, or recovery.
• Lost earning capacity: If the contamination has resulted in long-term or permanent impairment that affects your ability to earn income in the future, you may be eligible to claim damages for the diminished earning potential.
• Pain and suffering: Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, and mental anguish caused by the health issues resulting from the contaminated water exposure.
• Disability: Financial compensation for disabilities or impairments that have resulted from the water contamination, affecting your daily life and activities.
• Loss of society and companionship: In cases where the contamination has led to the loss of a loved one or affected relationships, damages may be awarded to compensate for the loss of companionship and support.
• Out-of-pocket expenses: Reimbursement for any additional costs incurred as a direct result of the water contamination, such as travel expenses for medical appointments or home modifications to accommodate disabilities.