Seeking Justice for Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Victims

Dedicated West Virginia Attorneys Fighting for Compensation

For decades, the water supply in the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina was tragically contaminated with hazardous, cancer-causing chemicals. From 1953 to 1987, service members and their families unknowingly consumed and used this tainted water. Today, countless individuals face severe health issues tied to this exposure. While veterans may now be eligible for VA disability benefits, recent developments, including the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, provide an avenue for filing full personal injury lawsuits. The Mountaineer Criminal Law Group is here to represent victims in these claims, offering expert advocacy to secure the justice and compensation they deserve.

Health Problems Linked to Camp Lejeune’s Contaminated Water

The Veterans Administration recognizes several diseases and conditions presumed to be caused by exposure to Camp Lejeune’s water. If you or your family lived on the base during the specified time frame, you may have suffered from one or more of these conditions:

Bladder cancer
Breast cancer
Esophageal cancer
Female infertility
Hepatic steatosis
Kidney cancer
Leukemia
Lung cancer
Miscarriage
Multiple myeloma
Myelodysplastic syndromes
Neurobehavioral effects
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Renal toxicity
Scleroderma

Many affected individuals have also raised concerns about additional health conditions potentially linked to the toxic substances present in Camp Lejeune water.

The PACT Act and Justice for Veterans

The Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, also referred to as the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, was passed to address the negligence at Camp Lejeune. This legislation empowers veterans, their families, and others affected to file lawsuits and seek damages for harm linked to the contaminated water.

The law has introduced a streamlined process, called the “Elective Option,” for resolving these claims. Under this program, settlements are allocated by tiered compensation categories, depending on the type of condition and time spent exposed to Camp Lejeune water:

Compensation Tiers

Tier 1: Diagnosed presumptive conditions are eligible for settlements of $450,000, $300,000, or $150,000, based on exposure time (over 5 years, 1-5 years, or 30-364 days, respectively).
Tier 2: Possibly related conditions qualify for settlements of $400,000, $250,000, or $100,000, determined by the same exposure timeframes.
Death Claims: Victims’ loved ones may receive an additional settlement of $100,000.

The Mountaineer Criminal Law Group can help you compile and present the necessary documentation to ensure your claim meets these eligibility requirements.

Eligibility for Filing a Camp Lejeune Lawsuit

To initiate a negligence lawsuit related to a Camp Lejeune-related illness, you must demonstrate one of the following criteria involving exposure to the water supply on the base:

Direct Exposure: You lived, worked, or were otherwise exposed at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days in total between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987.
Prenatal Exposure: Your mother lived, worked, or was otherwise exposed under similar conditions while pregnant with you during the same timeframe.

It is important to note that these lawsuits under the PACT Act do not impact a claimant’s ability to access VA benefits associated with Camp Lejeune.

Filing Your Camp Lejeune Claim

The mechanisms provided by the PACT Act and the Elective Option create an excellent opportunity for injured individuals to achieve justice. However, the rules and documentation required to file successfully can be complex. Partnering with an experienced mass tort or West Virginia personal injury attorney ensures your filing has the strongest foundation possible.

At the Mountaineer Criminal Law Group, we are dedicated to preparing claims that clearly demonstrate the extent of harm suffered, maximizing your chances of a timely and fair resolution.

Contact a West Virginia Attorney for Camp Lejeune Claims

The Mountaineer Criminal Law Group is committed to assisting veterans and their families across West Virginia who have experienced harm due to the toxic water contamination at Camp Lejeune. Working alongside experts in West Virginia car accident lawyer and personal injury cases, we have the expertise needed for this challenging litigation.

Schedule a free consultation with our legal professionals today by calling 304-202-5835 or contacting us online. With Groups in West Virginia, Mountaineer Criminal Law Group is ready to support your pursuit of justice.

Don’t wait—ensure your claim gets the attention it deserves, and take the first step toward holding negligent parties accountable.

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