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On this page, we’ll discuss an overview of the Camp Lejeune Microcephaly Lawsuit, other health conditions linked to the water contamination at Camp Lejeune, potential Camp Lejeune Lawsuit settlement amounts, and much more.
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 microcephaly.
If you’re considering filing a Camp Lejeune microcephaly 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 microcephaly and other conditions.
You may be eligible to file a Camp Lejeune Justice Act claim if you or a family member were at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 (or your mother was pregnant at Camp Lejeune between these dates), and you or a loved one have developed microcephaly.
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Our Camp Lejeune Lawyers are here to help individuals file Camp Lejeune claims or seek justice through litigation.
We understand the administrative claims process and will work hard to ensure that you receive the compensation you are entitled to.
Contact our Camp Lejeune attorneys for more information and with any questions you may have about the Camp Lejeune Justice Act claims process.
Microcephaly is a medical condition characterized by an abnormally small head circumference in infants or children compared to the typical head size for their age and sex.
Recent studies — particularly studies published by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) — showed that the toxic substances at Camp Lejeune affect fetal development.
Unborn babies were exposed to harmful chemicals that caused an array of issues, including neural tube defects (NTDs), oral clefts, childhood hematopoietic cancers, and microcephaly.
Microcephaly is often associated with underdeveloped brains and can lead to various developmental and intellectual disabilities.
To diagnose microcephaly, healthcare providers typically measure the circumference of the baby’s head during routine check-ups.
The condition can be detected when the head circumference falls below a certain threshold, which is determined by comparing it to standard growth charts.
Microcephaly is a rare disease, with the exception of increased rates that occurred subsequent to the 2015-2016 Zika virus outbreak.
The pathogen resulted in an uptick in microcephaly cases after many pregnant women were infected:
Most medical experts believe that microcephaly is caused by an array of factors.
Causes of microcephaly include:
Some cases of microcephaly are caused by genetic mutations or abnormalities.
These can be inherited from one or both parents or occur spontaneously during development.
Certain genetic syndromes — such as Down syndrome or Rett syndrome — can also be associated with microcephaly.
Microcephaly can result from disruptions in the early stages of fetal brain development.
Factors such as maternal malnutrition, exposure to infections, or inadequate prenatal care can affect the development of the fetal brain, leading to microcephaly.
Exposure to environmental toxins or teratogens during pregnancy can increase the risk of microcephaly.
These toxins may include alcohol, certain drugs, and chemicals.
For example, fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is known to cause microcephaly in babies born to mothers who consume alcohol during pregnancy.
The contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune belongs under the environmental factors umbrella.
The North Carolina Marine Corps base was the site of significant environmental contamination involving several hazardous chemicals, including trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), which are known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
These toxins not only affected Camp Lejeune veterans and their family members, but the unborn children may have developed health issues as well.
The link between toxic water at Camp Lejeune and microcephaly and other birth defects is visible in the following publications:
Babies born with microcephaly may face various complications and challenges, depending on the severity of their condition.
Challenges for children diagnosed with microcephaly may include:
The consumption of Camp Lejeune contaminated water has been linked to a number of cancer and non-cancer diagnoses.
Health conditions linked to Camp Lejeune water contamination include, but are not limited to:
Service members, their families, civilian workers, and countless others were diagnosed with deadly health conditions, and for years they could not secure the benefits they desperately needed.
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on the coast of North Carolina was the site of rampant water contamination for over 30 years.
Between 1953 and 1987, military service members, their family members, civilian workers, and others who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune were exposed to a number of toxic substances in the water at Camp Lejeune.
Camp Lejeune residents have suffered from debilitating health conditions for decades, and many people have died as a result of medical conditions subsequent to exposure.
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act, signed into law in August 2022, provides a new pathway to justice for people exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune.
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act allows those exposed for 30 days or more between 1953 and 1987 to file administrative compensation claims.
If a qualifying military service member, family member, or other does not have their administrative claim adjudicated within 6 months of submission, they may be eligible to file a Camp Lejeune Lawsuit in the US District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
Your Camp Lejeune Lawyers will help you identify the best course of action regarding the administrative claims process and the Camp Lejeune litigation.
Filing Camp Lejeune administrative claims serves several purposes:
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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The water contamination at Camp Lejeune was primarily caused by the improper handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals on the base.
The contamination was linked to activities that occurred over several decades, including industrial and military operations.
Underground fuel storage tanks also deteriorated over time, leading to leaks that allowed contaminants to enter the groundwater.
There is also the matter of improper disposal of cleaning solutions from an off-base dry cleaner.
The chemicals from these strong solvents also seeped into the groundwater and wells.
Several toxic substances were found in the water at Camp Lejeune.
These volatile organic compounds (VOCs) include:
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 — signed into law by President Biden in August of that year — is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at addressing the concerns of individuals impacted by contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune.
This law was encompassed by the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act.
Under the provisions of this law, military personnel and their family members affected by the water contamination can gain access to various health care benefits, including VA health care benefits.
Additionally, they may be eligible for compensation for injuries and damages they have sustained.
To access these, Camp Lejeune victims must file compensation claims and prove that their injuries are directly linked to the contaminated drinking water.
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act is the first piece of legislation to comprehensively address Camp Lejeune Water Contamination and its subsequent health effects.
Previous legislations, such as the Camp Lejeune Families Act, attempted to exact legislative change for Camp Lejeune victims, but failed to deliver a comprehensive change to laws and regulations that allow victims to seek justice and compensation.
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act requires plaintiffs to have lived or worked for at least 30 days at the North Carolina Marine Corps Base.
This requirement applies to unborn and newborn children of families.
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 Lawsuit claim.
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Qualified law firms can help Camp Lejeune victims seek justice and compensation.
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Experienced Camp Lejeune attorneys can help victims complete the steps necessary to filing claims and getting compensated, such as gathering evidence and assessing damages.
To pursue Camp Lejeune lawsuits successfully, individuals typically need to provide specific types of evidence to establish a clear link between their health conditions and their exposure to toxic substances in the water at Camp Lejeune.
Evidence for Camp Lejeune Lawsuit claims may include:
Compensation may be sought for various types of damages and losses that individuals and their families have experienced as a result of exposure to toxic substances in the water at Camp Lejeune.
Damages in a Camp Lejeune water contamination claim may include:
TorHoerman Law has been at the forefront of Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuits.
Over the years, we’ve handled similar toxic tort cases and have helped many clients seek justice.
We can help you pursue monetary compensation for your injuries in the administrative claims process, and represent you during Camp Lejeune litigation proceedings if necessary.
If you or a loved one were exposed to contaminated water supplies at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987, you may be eligible to file a Camp Lejeune Lawsuit claim.
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