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Camp Lejeune Esophageal Cancer Lawsuit [2023 Update]
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit
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Last Updated: November 20th, 2023
Camp Lejeune Esophageal Cancer Lawsuit Overview
Between 1953 and 1987, toxic substances contaminated wells, treatment plants and other sources of drinking water at United States Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and the nearby Marine Corps Air Station New River.
Military members, family members and civilian workers exposed to these dangerous chemicals have been diagnosed with often fatal medical conditions including several types of cancer and other diseases.
Exposure at Camp Lejeune has been linked to esophageal cancer.
If you’re considering filing a Camp Lejeune Esophageal Cancer Lawsuit, you likely have some questions.
Below, our attorneys look at the studies conducted on the water contamination at Camp Lejeune, and evidence linking these substances to Esophageal Cancer and other conditions.
If you or a family member were at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987, and have been diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer, contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation or use the chatbot on this page for a free case evaluation to see if you qualify to file a Camp Lejeune Contamination Lawsuit instantly.
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Esophageal Cancer Linked To Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
An increased risk of Esophageal Cancer has been identified by professionals who’ve studied the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and veteran medical records as a particularly common diagnosis.
About Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the esophagus, a hollow tube reaches from the throat to the stomach.
Esophageal cancer can be onset in a number of ways, including genetic or environmental risk factors.
In the case of Camp Lejeune water contamination, exposure to certain industrial chemicals or toxic chemicals has been found to lead to esophageal cancer.
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2022:
About 20,640 new esophageal cancer cases diagnosed (16,510 in men and 4,130 in women)
About 16,410 deaths from esophageal cancer (13,250 in men and 3,160 in women)
Esophageal Cancer and its Causes
Esophageal cancer diagnosis can be linked to a number of different factors, both environmental factors and non-environmental, genetic factors.
Environmental Esophageal Cancer risk factors include, but are not limited to:
Tobacco Use
Alcohol Use
Toxic Exposure to contaminants and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
In terms of toxic exposure to contaminants and VOCs, the water contamination at Camp Lejeune is no exception.
In commentary on the Camp Lejeune water contamination, medical professionals have postulated that exposure to tetrachloroethylene (PCE or PERC) and trichloroethylene (TCE), main contaminants at the Marine Corps Base, have resulted in bladder cancer diagnoses.
Research on the relation of PCE and TCE exposure and Esophageal Cancer include:
Environmental Health Perspectives: Tetrachloroethylene-contaminated drinking water in Massachusetts and the risk of colon-rectum, lung, and other cancers.
Reflux esophagitis: inflammation of the esophagus that damages the lining of the esophagus, making it difficult to swallow.
What Other Health Conditions Has Water Contamination At Camp Lejeune Been Linked To?
Regulatory bodies such as the National Research Council, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, and others have conducted numerous studies on the Camp Lejeune water contamination disaster, compiling scientific evidence that links the toxic water at the North Carolina military base to numerous health conditions.
The consumption of Camp Lejeune contaminated water has been linked to a number of cancer and non-cancer diagnoses including, but not limited to:
Prostate Cancer
Lung Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Liver Cancer
Breast Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Adult Leukemia
Aplastic Anemia
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Renal Toxicity
Multiple Myeloma
Other myelodysplastic syndromes
Miscarriage, infertility and birth defects
Many more diagnoses
Service members, their families, civilian workers, and countless others were diagnosed with deadly health conditions, and for years could not secure the benefits they desperately need.
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act: Helping those Exposed to Camp Lejeune's Contaminated Water Supply
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act is a new piece of legislation that has been signed into law by President Biden.
This bill is encompassed by the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, which grants new health care, disability benefits and Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits to veterans exposed to toxic substances during their military service.
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act affords Camp Lejeune residents the ability to sue and recover damages for exposure to the toxic substances in the water supply, one of the first times the federal government has allowed legal action of this sort.
Camp Lejeune veterans and Camp Lejeune families will be able to secure compensation for health problems and medical expenses related to the toxic chemicals they were exposed to while living on the base.
Those eligible will file Camp Lejeune lawsuits in the U.S. District Court: Eastern District of North Carolina.
In the past, several bills, such as the Camp Lejeune Families Act and the Janey Ensminger Act, were introduced to address the issue at the North Carolina military base but none have had any widespread impact for victims and families.
Now, people who were denied benefits or compensation in the past may have a fair shot at adequate compensation.
If you, a family member or a loved one was exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune between these dates, and have subsequently diagnosed with esophageal cancer, you may qualify to file a Camp Lejeune Lawsuit.
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TorHoerman Law is accepting clients for the Camp Lejeune Cancer Lawsuits in all 50 states.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Chemicals Were In the Camp Lejeune Water Supply?
There were a number of dangerous chemicals present in the Camp Lejeune water supply that have been linked to disastrous health conditions.
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry identified many dangerous chemicals in the Camp Lejeune water supply.
The four (4) main chemicals that contaminated water at Camp Lejeune were:
Tetrachloroethylene (PCE or PERC)
Trichloroethylene (TCE)
Vinyl Chloride
Benzene
What Caused the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination?
There were over 70 other toxic chemicals found in the water, all at varying rates over the decades water was most contaminated.
The toxic chemicals came from both military use, and also from groundwater leakage originating from an off base dry cleaner.
What is the PACT Act and how does it help Camp Lejeune victims?
The Honoring Our PACT Act is a new bill recently signed into law by President Biden that affords new health care benefits and VA disability benefits to those exposed to toxic chemicals during their military service.
Within the PACT Act is the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, which allows those exposed to contaminated water at the military base to sue and recover damages.
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