Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Exposure Lawsuit
- by nyfst
- Posted on August 16, 2022
The Department of Defense and ATSDR have estimated that up to 750,000 people were exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during the 1950s and ’80s. As a result, thousands of people may have contracted cancer and leukemia. Some people have even died as a result of their exposure. The bad news is that most people don’t develop symptoms until years later.
In the mid-1980s, Camp Lejeune closed toxic water wells. Tests revealed that PCE concentrations had exceeded the limit set by the Environmental Protection Agency. The military’s investigation found that people had been exposed to toxic water from off-base dry cleaners. This resulted in new laws allowing victims to pursue legal action and receive compensation.
The federal government announced a settlement of $2 million for individuals exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The money will be provided from the Treasury Department’s Disaster Relief Fund. However, in order to be eligible, claimants must file their claims within six months of the announcement. To do so, individuals can complete an online claim form. The compensation can cover a variety of losses, including medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional suffering. Additionally, if the government was responsible for the contaminated water, the affected individuals may be eligible for benefits from the Military Longevity Pay Act, a benefit for military members who have served for 20 years or more.
More than 400,000 disabled veterans have filed a lawsuit related to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. There are thousands of other veterans and military members who may be eligible for compensation if they were exposed to these harmful chemicals.
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