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Over one million people, who were present at Camp Lejeune (North Carolina) between 1953 and 1987, may have been exposed to toxic substances in the water.
The Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Lawsuit can apply to you, a family member, or a loved one who lived at Camp Lejeune (North Carolina) and suffered health effects from the decades of water contamination that occurred.
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Drinking water at Camp Lejeune and the nearby Marine Corps Air Station New River was contaminated with highly toxic substances for over 30 years.
Military members, family members, and civilian workers drank contaminated water for years without knowing its true danger.
Countless individuals have been diagnosed with often fatal medical conditions, including several types of cancer and other diseases, as a result of exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
Exposure at Camp Lejeune has been linked to liver disease and hepatic steatosis.
If you’re considering filing a Camp Lejeune liver disease 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 liver disease and other conditions.
If you or a loved one lived or worked at Camp Lejeune for 30 days or more between 1953 and 1987, you may be eligible to file a Camp Lejeune Justice Act claim.
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We are here to help Camp Lejeune veterans and any others exposed to the contaminated water supply at Camp Lejeune seek justice.
Liver Disease Linked to Contaminated Drinking Water at Camp Lejeune
Camp Lejeune water contamination has been linked to a number of adverse health effects, including the risk of liver disease.
Residents at the Marine Corps base — including active-duty personnel, National Guard members, their family members, civilian workers, and others — experienced symptoms ranging from jaundice, fatigue, and abdominal pain — the hallmark symptoms of liver disease.
Reports of health conditions in Camp Lejeune residents prompted investigations into the water supply at Camp Lejeune.
Various agencies looked into the water at Camp Lejeune for potential traces of water contamination.
The findings made by agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) found more than 70 hazardous chemicals in the water at Camp Lejeune.
The four main contaminants in the water at Camp Lejeune were:
Trichloroethylene (TCE)
Tetrachloroethylene (PCE)
Benzene
Vinyl chloride
All of these chemicals are known to cause various illnesses.
Liver disease is one of the illnesses caused by these volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Liver Disease and Exposure to Contaminated Water at Camp Lejeune
Various studies have linked VOCs to liver disease, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention listed TCE and PCE, two of the major contaminants in the water at Camp Lejeune, as liver-harming VOCs.
A 2018 study from researchers at the Department of Health & Human Services examined VOCs and their links to decreased liver function.
Based on the study’s findings, VOCs like TCE and PCE can aggravate existing liver injuries, causing further deterioration in liver function.
The National Toxicology Program released a report on the development of liver diseases and exposure to VOCs like vinyl chloride.
If you’ve developed any liver disease and were exposed to the contaminated Camp Lejeune water between 1953 and 1987, you may be eligible to join others filing Camp Lejeune lawsuits.
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Other Potential Causes of Liver Disease
Liver disease could be a secondary condition of other health conditions linked to water contamination at Camp Lejeune.
Other potential causes of liver disease and failure include:
Alcohol Consumption: Chronic and excessive alcohol intake can lead to alcoholic liver disease.
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): Accumulation of fat in the liver unrelated to alcohol consumption, and another health problem linked to Camp Lejeune water contamination.
Autoimmune Diseases: Conditions like autoimmune hepatitis, where the body’s immune system attacks liver cells.
Genetics: Genetic disorders such as Wilson’s disease or hemochromatosis can lead to liver damage.
Toxins and Drugs: Overdose of medications like acetaminophen or long-term exposure to certain toxins.
Liver diseases can lead to various complications, depending on their severity and progression.
Some possible complications of liver diseases include:
Cirrhosis: If chronic liver diseases are untreated, they can lead to cirrhosis, which is characterized by extensive scarring of liver tissue. Cirrhosis can result in liver failure and its associated symptoms, including jaundice, fluid retention, confusion, and bleeding disorders.
Liver Cancer: Chronic liver inflammation and cirrhosis increase the risk of developing liver cancer, particularly hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Portal Hypertension: Scarring in the liver can cause increased pressure in the portal vein, leading to complications like esophageal varices (swollen blood vessels in the esophagus) and ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdomen).
Liver Failure: In severe cases, liver diseases can progress to acute or chronic liver failure, where the liver can no longer perform its vital functions. This condition can be life-threatening and may necessitate a liver transplant.
The drinking water at Camp Lejeune was contaminated with toxic chemicals for over 30 years, and victims exposed to these chemicals have suffered from debilitating health problems without any relief.
Past legislation, such as the Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012, allowed victims to seek expanded VA health care benefits, VA disability benefits, and other forms of relief, but it was not comprehensive enough and many victims’ claims were denied unfairly.
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, signed into law as part of the PACT Act, allows victims to file compensation claims against the federal government for exposure to Camp Lejeune water contamination.
The CLJA established the Camp Lejeune administrative claims process, in which victims demand a certain amount of compensation for their illnesses and damages.
The Navy’s Tort Claims Unit (TCU) will promptly review compensation claims and deliver a decision on compensation.
If the Navy TCU denies a victim’s claim, or fails to adjudicate a claim within six months, victims may be eligible to file a Camp Lejeune Lawsuit in federal court, specifically the US District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
Since this Act was passed, thousands of active-duty personnel, National Guard members, and their family members have filed Camp Lejeune claims, and others have initiated Camp Lejeune Lawsuits in the Eastern District of North Carolina.
If you or a loved one were exposed to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987, you may be eligible to file a Camp Lejeune Lawsuit.
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Health Problems Linked to Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
Contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune has been linked to a number of health conditions, including several fatal health problems that have taken the lives of Camp Lejeune veterans and their family members.
Certain cancer diagnoses potentially linked to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune include:
Bladder Cancer
Breast Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Leukemia
Lung Cancer
Multiple Myeloma
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Rectal Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Central Nervous System Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Brain Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Appendix Cancer
Bile Duct Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Intestinal Cancer
Sinus Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Non-cancer diagnoses suffered by Camp Lejeune victims include:
Hepatic Steatosis
Miscarriage & Fetal Death
Neurobehavioral Effects
Parkinson’s Disease
Aplastic Anemia
Kidney Disease
Scleroderma
ALS
Lupus
Epilepsy
Alzheimer’s Disease
Cardiac Birth Defects
Infertility
Renal Toxicity
Autoimmune Disease
Birth Defects
Liver Disease
Cognitive Disability
Microcephaly
Renal Disease
Tooth Decay
Hypersensitive Skin Disorder
Nerve Damage
Oral Cleft
Camp Lejeune victims went years without any form of relief or restitution for exposure, health problems, and wrongful deaths linked to water contamination at Camp Lejeune.
With the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, victims diagnosed with health conditions linked to the water contamination can pursue compensation claims.
What Caused Water Contamination at Camp Lejeune?
The contamination of Camp Lejeune’s water came from different places.
The VOCs in the camp’s water emanated from underground tanks, hazardous waste sites, and more, seeping into two of eight water treatment facilities in and around the camp.
A major source of Camp Lejeune water contamination was an off-base dry cleaning business that disposed toxic substances like TCE and PCE improperly, resulting in the contamination of water treatment plants that served the Marine Corps base.
As a result, the water that people at the base used for homes and buildings had harmful substances in it.
These substances include hazardous chemicals, many of which are identified as carcinogens.
What Toxic Substances Were Found in the Water Supply at Camp Lejeune?
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), and other authoritative organizations, identified over 70 toxic substances in the water at Camp Lejeune.
Of these chemicals, the VA, EPA, and ATSDR identified four to be the most disease-causing and in the highest concentrations.
Camp Lejeune victims are filing claims against the government for long-awaited compensation.
The Camp Lejeune claims process can be daunting for those unfamiliar with the Camp Lejeune Justice Act and what is required by those filing.
Experienced law firms and Camp Lejeune lawyers can help victims file claims, secure a Camp Lejeune settlement, or pursue Camp Lejeune litigation if necessary.
If you or a loved one were exposed to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987, you may be eligible to file a Camp Lejeune Lawsuit.
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Experienced Camp Lejeune attorneys can help victims gather evidence and calculate damages for their claims.
Gathering Evidence for Camp Lejeune Claims
Quality evidence is the cornerstone of any successful personal injury or mass tort case.
Evidence relating to water contamination can include a number of documents relating to your or a loved one’s time spent at the marine corps base.
Evidence in a Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit may include:
Documents proving residence at Camp Lejeune
Military service records indicating dates and locations served
Medical records and diagnoses
Medical bills
Travel records
Health care information
Records on disability benefits or VA compensation benefits
Assessing Damages for Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit Claims
When you have gathered pieces of key evidence, a lawyer will help you to refine your case and assess damages.
Damages are any losses, both physical and mental/emotional, that a person incurs as a result of an injury at no fault of their own.
Damages are the total amount the defendant is liable to pay to the plaintiff to compensate for the damage that they have caused.
Damages in a Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit may include:
Medical bills
Pain and suffering
Lost wages
Disability benefits
Loss of companionship, consortium, enjoyment of life, and earning capacity
Liver disease is no small matter and can have lasting effects on your quality of life.
You deserve to seek justice from the parties who caused your illness.
If you’ve been diagnosed with liver disease due to exposure to Camp Lejeune’s water, you may be eligible to file a Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit.
If you or a loved one were exposed to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune for 30 days or more between 1953 and 1987, you may be eligible to file a Camp Lejeune claim.
Camp Lejeune victims deserve a fair and adequate Camp Lejeune settlement, and our lawyers are here to help them through the entire process.
Reach out to our Camp Lejeune lawyers for any questions you may have about the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, Camp Lejeune administrative claims process, Camp Lejeune Lawsuits, and more.
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act is a law enacted in 2022 that provides specific individuals with the legal opportunity to take action against the United States government.
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act allows them to seek compensation for the harm they suffered as a result of being exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987.
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act permits affected individuals to file compensation claims.
If the Camp Lejeune administrative claims process is unsuccessful for certain claimants, they may be eligible to file civil lawsuits to claim damages, including reimbursement for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering caused by their exposure to the toxic water.
What is the Average Camp Lejeune Settlement Amounts?
The settlement amount for each individual case will differ based upon the injuries suffered, conditions diagnosed, time spent at the base, and more.
Lawsuit settlements would also contain damages incurred, which can include medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, emotional damages, and more.
Depending on injuries suffered, conditions diagnosed, and evidence available, individual settlement amounts for exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune could be significant.
Camp Lejeune water contamination settlement amounts could be between $10,000 and $500,000 or more depending on the strength of your case.
These estimates for Camp Lejeune lawsuit settlement amounts are only estimations based on the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) budget for Camp Lejeune claims.
These estimates are not a guarantee by any means of certain compensation for Camp Lejeune settlements.
Visit this page for more updates on settlement amounts for Camp Lejeune lawsuits as the information becomes more widely available.
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