{"id":2634,"date":"2023-02-09T01:11:07","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T01:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/?p=2634"},"modified":"2023-08-31T07:37:52","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T07:37:52","slug":"camp-lejeune-contaminated-water-claim-for-leukemia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/camp-lejeune-contaminated-water-claim-for-leukemia\/","title":{"rendered":"Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Claim for Leukemia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Military service members, relatives, and civilian workers exposed to the contaminated water supply at Camp Lejeune are at risk of developing a myriad of life-threatening illnesses, including leukemia. If you or a loved one was diagnosed with leukemia and previously worked or were stationed at the Camp Lejeune military base for at least 30 days between 1953 and 1987, you may have grounds to file a claim for compensatory damages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/camp-lejeune-contaminated-water-claim-for-leukemia\/#Connection_Between_Exposure_to_the_Camp_Lejeune_Toxic_Water_Supply_and_Leukemia\" title=\"Connection Between Exposure to the Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Supply and Leukemia\">Connection Between Exposure to the Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Supply and Leukemia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/camp-lejeune-contaminated-water-claim-for-leukemia\/#Camp_Lejeune_Justice_Act_of_2022_Provides_Pathway_to_Seek_Financial_Restitution\" title=\"Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 Provides Pathway to Seek Financial Restitution\">Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 Provides Pathway to Seek Financial Restitution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/camp-lejeune-contaminated-water-claim-for-leukemia\/#Leukemia_Deemed_a_Presumptive_Condition_for_CLJA_Claims\" title=\"Leukemia Deemed a Presumptive Condition for CLJA Claims\">Leukemia Deemed a Presumptive Condition for CLJA Claims<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/camp-lejeune-contaminated-water-claim-for-leukemia\/#Compensatory_Damages_for_Camp_Lejeune_Leukemia_Victims\" title=\"Compensatory Damages for Camp Lejeune Leukemia Victims\">Compensatory Damages for Camp Lejeune Leukemia Victims<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/camp-lejeune-contaminated-water-claim-for-leukemia\/#Statutory_Filing_Deadline_for_Camp_Lejeune_Leukemia_Cases\" title=\"Statutory Filing Deadline for Camp Lejeune Leukemia Cases\">Statutory Filing Deadline for Camp Lejeune Leukemia Cases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/camp-lejeune-contaminated-water-claim-for-leukemia\/#Let_Us_Help_Connect_You_to_a_Knowledgeable_Camp_Lejeune_Water_Contamination_Lawyer\" title=\"Let Us Help Connect You to a Knowledgeable Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawyer\">Let Us Help Connect You to a Knowledgeable Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawyer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connection_Between_Exposure_to_the_Camp_Lejeune_Toxic_Water_Supply_and_Leukemia\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connection Between Exposure to the Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Supply and Leukemia<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The toxic chemicals identified in the Camp Lejeune water supply are categorized as \u201cvolatile organic compounds.\u201d These compounds are routinely found in harsh cleaning solutions and solvents. The dangerous chemical compounds found in the Camp Lejeune water supply include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benzene<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCE (perchloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TCE (trichloroethylene)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vinyl chloride<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fact that the toxic water supply at Camp Lejeune has the propensity to cause leukemia is not surprising. In fact, multiple studies have identified a link between TCE and a higher risk of developing leukemia. For example, studies revealed that children exposed in-utero to TCE-contaminated water have an increased incidence of developing lymphocytic leukemias.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atsdr.cdc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (ATSDR) publicly confirmed that these toxic chemicals can cause leukemia, along with a host of other life-threatening conditions, in humans. In particular, benzene has been shown to heighten the risk of leukemia, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are struggling with leukemia or lost a loved one from leukemia, and previously worked or were stationed at the Camp Lejeune military base for at least 30 days between 1953 and 1987, there is a new federal law that allows you to pursue financial restitution for your harms and losses. Keep reading to learn more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Camp_Lejeune_Justice_Act_of_2022_Provides_Pathway_to_Seek_Financial_Restitution\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 Provides Pathway to Seek Financial Restitution<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals who served at Camp Lejeune (both military service members and civilian employees), along with their loved ones, who subsequently developed leukemia or other illnesses may be eligible to file a claim for compensation through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/117\/bills\/s3373\/BILLS-117s3373enr.xml#toc-H1974679CDA864491B1CB10D5F1E0BF71\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (CLJA). This landmark legislation was signed into law as part of the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act, also known as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/117\/bills\/s3373\/BILLS-117s3373enr.xml#toc-H1974679CDA864491B1CB10D5F1E0BF71\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PACT Act<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you, or a loved one, meet the requirements set forth in the CLJA, you can file a claim seeking compensatory damages associated with your exposure to the toxic water supply at Camp Lejeune and subsequent leukemia diagnosis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leukemia_Deemed_a_Presumptive_Condition_for_CLJA_Claims\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leukemia Deemed a Presumptive Condition for CLJA Claims<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2012, Congress directed the Veterans Administration (VA) to establish a committee of leading medical and scientific experts (the \u201cVA Committee\u201d) to analyze the available evidence and provide guidance on what diseases could be associated with exposure to the toxic water supply at Camp Lejeune. The VA Committee conducted a comprehensive analysis of available data and issued a list of eight diseases that are \u201cpresumptively connected\u201d to exposure to the water contamination at Camp Lejeune. Leukemia is one of those eight presumptive diseases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term \u201cpresumptive condition\u201d basically means that the federal government will presumptively assume that your illness was caused by exposure to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and would likely make you eligible for compensation through a CLJA claim (assuming you meet the other statutory requirements for eligibility).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compensatory_Damages_for_Camp_Lejeune_Leukemia_Victims\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compensatory Damages for Camp Lejeune Leukemia Victims<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you move forward with filing a Camp Lejeune toxic water claim, there are specific types of harms and losses deemed compensable under the CLJA, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of income\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of future earnings due to disability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical expenses (including future treatment)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain and suffering<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrongful death<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help substantiate your claim, you should consider compiling the following records and materials:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camp Lejeune employment records<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camp Lejeune residency records<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical records and bills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Military service connection records<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Statutory_Filing_Deadline_for_Camp_Lejeune_Leukemia_Cases\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statutory Filing Deadline for Camp Lejeune Leukemia Cases<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are ready to take action and file a Camp Lejeune toxic water leukemia claim, please be advised that time is of the essence. This is because the CLJA set forth a statutory filing deadline of August 2024. This means you need to take legal action by August 2024. If you fail to do so, you will be prohibited from the claims process and unable to pursue compensatory damages.\u00a0 After that, no more claims can ever be filed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Let_Us_Help_Connect_You_to_a_Knowledgeable_Camp_Lejeune_Water_Contamination_Lawyer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let Us Help Connect You to a Knowledgeable Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawyer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or a loved one lived, were stationed, or worked at the Camp Lejeune military base in North Carolina between 1953 and 1987 for at least 30 days, consider contacting an attorney to discuss your legal options. We stand ready to help. Simply fill out the form on the sidebar, or call the number on this site, and we will connect you with a knowledgeable intake team for a nationwide law firm, working on Camp Lejeune Water cases in all 50 states, but has a strong team in North Carolina.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Military service members, relatives, and civilian workers exposed to the contaminated water supply at Camp Lejeune are at risk of developing a myriad of life-threatening illnesses, including leukemia. 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