People living and working in the area of Camp Lejeune from the 1950s to the 1980s claimed that the water available at the base was contaminated, causing them grave health complications, including cancer and birth defects in children. The Camp Lejeune lawsuit claims that the water had harmful chemicals like tetrachloroethylene and trichloroethylene. A justice act passed in 2022 stated that individuals affected by contaminated water can file a lawsuit against the authorities.
People were unknowingly exposed to hazardous water.
In the year 1984, some of the Marines living at Camp Lejeune started experiencing some serious health problems. Upon tracking back, it was discovered that between the years 1953 to 1987, the water of nearby wells from Camp Lejeune was contaminated with harmful chemicals like benzene, which was being consumed by the Marines staying there. Due to such harmful exposure, conditions like cancer and birth defects started being seen among people.
By the time the discovery of contamination was made, people were already affected by the serious health issues. After all the evidence collected, a direct link has been established between the contaminated water and the health issues seen in people living at Camp Lejeune.
In the year 2022, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act came in as a ray of hope for all the victims who have endlessly suffered physically and emotionally due to the use of contaminated water. Under the Justice Act, it was stated that any individual who stayed for at least 30 days at Camp Lejeune between the years 1953 to 1987 is allowed to file a lawsuit against the authorities. This lawsuit shall help victims with the deserved compensation for their medical expenses and emotional distress caused over the years. The Have A Lawyer team can help anyone who wants to delve further into this case.
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The constant exposure to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune has had a serious effect on people living there. Not only were there physical symptoms like infertility, birth defects, and cancer, but there were mental health issues like depression, too. If you or someone you know has experienced similar consequences, you can contact the experienced team from Have A Lawyer. Here are some of the risks associated with the adulterated water:
Parkinson’s disease
Thyroid cancer
Leukemia
Infertility
Kidney cancer
Birth defects
Cervical cancer
Breast cancer
Ovarian cancer
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Bile duct cancer
Prostate cancer
Brain Cancer
Hypersensitivity skin disorder
Sinus cancer
A sum total of $2.5 million was being received by 10 families in the month of February 2024, as a form of compensation. Moreover, a settlement amount of $3.6 million was given to 24 families through an elective option in March.
By July 2024, a settlement of over $20 million was made, and the biggest amount of compensation was received by Bladder cancer patients.
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