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Camp Lejeune Injury Lawsuits

In 1982, toxic chemicals known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the water

 After a keen observation, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) found out that the contamination had begun in 1953 and nearly one million service members, base workers, and their families were exposed to these toxic substances until 1987.

camp lejeune water contamination lawsuit

Water from the Hadnot Point Treatment Plant and Tarawa Treatment Plant was found to be mainly contaminated by two toxic chemicals: trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE). Underground storage tank leaks, water disposal sites, and industrial area spills brought The TCE, while an off-base dry cleaning company’s waste disposal practices lead to PCE .

Other contaminants include:

  • Benzene
  • Vinyl chloride
  • Mercury

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How To File A Camp Lejeune Lawsuit?

If you are eligible for filing the lawsuit then you must follow the steps given below to file the lawsuit against camp Lejeune:

File a Veterans Affairs (VA) Claim
First, you must file a disability claim with the VA by doing any one of the following:

  • Going to a VA Regional Office
  • Filing online: VA.gov
  • Asking assistance from a Veterans Service Officer (VSO)
  • Use the Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits (VA Form 21-526EZ) and mail it to the following address:

Department of Veterans Affairs, Claims Intake Center, PO Box 4444, Janesville, WI 53547-4444

  • Wait for the VA’s Decision

From November 2022, the VA takes an average of 104.8 days to complete a claim. However, there is a possibility that VA might reject your claim. For preparation, start looking for attorneys who accept Camp Lejeune water contamination cases as soon as possible.

  • File a Lawsuit if VA rejects your Lawsuit

If your lawsuit is rejected by the VA, work with your attorney to file a lawsuit. Choose an attorney with solid client reviews and a good amount of relevant experience. Schedule a free consultation if you are unsure whether a lawyer is a good fit for your case.

  • File a Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit

Filing a lawsuit for Camp Lejeune health complications might be difficult for you and your family. The water contamination at Camp Lejeune has caused many medical problems and diseases, such as leukemia, bladder cancer, infertility, and birth defects. As a result, everybody who has suffered from Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water deserves maximum compensation.