Half of the people who lived at Camp Lejeune while the water was contaminated will develop a disease
For 34 years, the drinking water at Camp Lejeune was heavily contaminated with volatile organic compounds and other toxic chemicals. One million people lived at the military base during this time, and over 500,000 of them might eventually come to struggle with a serious, life-threatening disease. If you wonder who is entitled to financial compensation for the diseases caused by toxic water exposure at Camp Lejeune, here are the four categories of individuals who might be eligible to file a claim:
- Veteran Marines
- the family members of veterans
- the children of women who lived at the military base while pregnant
- civilian employees and contractors
While male veterans, family members, and civilians might be eligible to file a Camp Lejeune water contamination claim for certain diseases, female veterans, family members, and civilians can seek compensation for the negative effects of toxic exposure, such as infertility and miscarriage. As for the children whose mothers were pregnant during their stay at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, they can file a claim if they were born with a congenital malformation such as neural tube defects or cardiac defects.
It is worth noting that filing a Camp Lejeune water contamination claim is a very complex endeavor, and there are many requirements you have to meet to become eligible. With over 30 years of experience in pursuing compensation for toxic exposure victims, our attorneys will gladly evaluate your case to determine whether you qualify for a Camp Lejeune claim. Filing one by yourself will most likely result in rejection, as there are many key aspects to consider.
Our skilled attorneys can help you file your Camp Lejeune water contamination claim
Since 1990, we have been dedicating our efforts to providing quality legal assistance to toxic exposure victims, and many of our clients are veterans. If you spent time at Camp Lejeune while the drinking water was contaminated and now struggle with a disease or health condition, whether as a Marine, family member, child, or civilian, we strongly encourage you to give us a call. Because we understand how overwhelming having a serious illness can be, Veteran Marines who intend to file a claim will only have to submit their military records, which they must retrieve, and their medical records.
Family members and civilians will need to send our legal team evidence of their stay at Camp Lejeune, along with their medical records. After we carefully and thoroughly assess your case, we will let you know if you qualify for a Camp Lejeune toxic water exposure claim. Eligible individuals will quickly have their claims filed, as we understand that many toxic exposure victims need additional money to afford treatment, which can be very expensive. Our law firm works on a contingency fee basis, so you will not have to pay us anything unless we recover compensation for you.
