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CAMP LEJEUNE WATER CONTAMINATION
Caldwell Wenzel & Asthana, PC
Camp Lejeune: Toxic Water Contamination Lawsuit
If you or a loved one lived or worked at the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, between 1953 and 1987, and have been diagnosed with cancers or other illnesses linked to toxic water exposure, you may be entitled to compensation.
Our law firm specializes in cases where individuals were exposed to volatile organic compounds (VOC) in Camp Lejeune’s water supply, resulting in serious health issues, including cancer.
Understanding Camp Lejeune Contamination
Between 1953 and 1985, Camp Lejeune’s water supply systems serving two housing areas were contaminated with industrial chemicals. Nearly 9,000,000 service members were potentially exposed to this harmful water during this period, making it one of the worst cases of water contamination in U.S. history.
Affected Camp Lejeune Base Housing Areas:
- Berkeley Manor
- Hadnot Point
- Hospital Point
- Midway Park
- Paradise Point
- Tarawa Terrace
- Watkins Village
- Knox Trailer Park (Frenchman’s Point)
Criteria for Potential Lawsuits Related to Camp Lejeune
To qualify for legal action related to Camp Lejeune water contamination, you must meet the following criteria:
Residence or Work History: Worked or resided at Camp Lejeune for 30 days between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987.
Diagnosed Conditions: Diagnosed with one of the following cancers or serious diseases:
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
- Bladder cancer
- Brain cancer
- Breast cancer
- Central Nervous System cancer (CNS)
- Cervical cancer
- Colon / Colorectal cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Hodgkins Lymphoma
- Kidney cancer
- Leukemia
- Liver cancer
- Lung cancer
- Multiple myeloma
- Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
- Ovarian cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Thyroid cancer
- ALS
- Aplastic anemia
- Cardiac birth defect
- Epilepsy
- Female infertility
- Immune disorders
- Kidney damage
- Miscarriage
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Myelodysplastic syndromes
- Parkinson’s disease
- Renal toxicity/disease
- Scleroderma
- Exception for Death Cases: Death cases may be considered if the cause of death is due to specific conditions, including Kidney cancer, Liver cancer, Bladder cancer, Leukemia, Non-Hodgkins lymphoma, or Parkinson’s Disease.
VA Disability Claims for Camp Lejeune Veterans
Veterans exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 may qualify for VA disability benefits if diagnosed with certain diseases and conditions. These include birth defects, various cancers, neurobehavioral effects, renal toxicity, and more.
Contact us today at 251-444-7000 for a free case evaluation.
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