Do I Need an Attorney for My Camp Lejeune Claim?
If you have lived or worked at Camp Lejeune between August 1953 and December 1987 for at least 30 days and are suffering from one of the diseases caused by the toxicity of the camp’s water, you should consult a Camp Lejeune lawyer.
Many people have suffered horrific diseases and numerous types of cancers owing to the contaminated water wells at Camp Lejeune. Despite the evident effects of this contamination, it was not before 2022 that the Camp Lejeune Justice Act was passed, and the government and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) started taking responsibility for their negligence.
The VA has established a short list of cancers and conditions that it links to the Camp Lejeune water contamination. However, despite that, the veterans’ disability benefit covers only part of the harm suffered by the Camp’s victims. Here is a list of cancers and other conditions that are known to be associated with the Camp’s toxicity:
Brain cancer and cognitive impairments
Thyroid and lung cancer
Liver cancer
Kidney cancer and other kidney-related diseases
Cardiac problems and heart-related defects at birth
Parkinson’s disease and other neurobehavioral disorders
Leukemia, including childhood leukemia
Infertility and miscarriages
Although the list isn’t complete, these are the most common and widely reported conditions encountered by Camp Lejeune’s residents. Many have lost their lives suffering from the effects of water contamination. If you have been a resident or are mourning the loss of a family member who passed away due to the Camp’s toxic water, you should file a Camp Lejeune lawsuit.
The compensation you may receive, may not be sufficient to cover all your losses; however, they will cover the following:
Medical expenses incurred for treatment
Lost wages due to absence from work or inability to return to work
Damages caused by disability, pain, and suffering
Day-to-day operating expenses
A Camp Lejeune lawyer will go through your case to see if you qualify for disability compensation or not. They will gather evidence and records to make your case stronger and work hard to ensure that you receive the compensation that is rightfully yours.
It is interesting to note that while the government and the VA took their time to recognize and compensate millions of veterans and their families for the harmful effects suffered by them, the last date to file for Camp Lejeune lawsuit is August 10, 2024. Therefore, it is recommended to seek professional legal assistance without delay. The sooner you file your case, the better your chances of receiving compensation.
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