Attorneys Seeking Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims
For years, both veterans and dependents who were victims of contaminated water at Camp Lejeune had little to no recourse and nowhere to turn for help. Civilians, including workers and military family members, were usually out of luck, although the VA has offered some help to veterans. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 allows […]
Houston Attorney Advocates for Camp Lejeune Victims
The heartbreak of the Camp Lejeune water contamination situation unfolded between 1953 and 1987 when the water supply at the United States Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina was contaminated by toxic wastewater. The Tragedy of Camp Lejeune Unfortunately for many years, servicemen, their families, and Camp Lejeune workers were unknowingly using […]
Cancers Related to Camp Lejeune
Of all the illnesses caused by the Camp Lejeune water contamination, cancer has been one of the most prevalent. The three chemicals involved were found to be connected to many different types of cancers in adults, and children, including unborn children exposed in utero. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ASTDR) found that […]
Camp Lejeune Claim. Am I Eligible?
Perhaps you became ill ten years after you left the military—or your spouse or children did. Perhaps you or a family member were ill while you were at Camp Lejeune but got better when you transferred out. Now, you’re wondering if your illnesses were related to your time at the base. Now you’re wondering if […]
Houston Lawyer Working for Camp Lejeune Claimants
When President Biden signed the PACT Act in 2022, it included the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. This opened the door for millions of people who were sickened by contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Since then, thousands of personal injury law firms have offered their services to help those impacted by the contaminated water […]
Make A Camp Lejeune Claim Soon!
It’s been a year since the signing of the Honoring Our Pact Act of 2022, in August of last year. The Act included The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 which acknowledged the water contamination that sickened many people during their time on the Camp Lejeune base. This legislation also provided funding to compensate those […]
Water Contamination at Camp Lejeune
Since 1953, Marines, their families, and civilian workers who spent time at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, shared a secret that no one discussed. People became seriously ill for no apparent reason. Pregnant women living in the base’s housing had high rates of miscarriages. Until 1982, there was no explanation. Marines and their families were not […]
The Primary Contaminants in the Drinking Water of Camp Lejeune
Individuals who became ill after spending time at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina were likely exposed to a series of volatile organic chemicals (VOC) that unknowingly leaked into the base’s water supply. These were chemicals used for dry cleaning, cleaning weapons and machinery, and a component in fuels. Despite regular water treatment, these chemicals were still […]
The History Of Camp Lejeune Marred By Toxic Discovery
The history of Camp Lejeune is one that most people would not know unless you were either stationed there while in the military, lived in North Carolina, or were a history buff. Camp Lejeune is one of the US Marines’ premier bases. It has in recent years gain national notoriety due the discovery of its […]
