Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Settlements, 2023

Did you serve our country or visit the Camp Lejeune Marine base in North Carolina at any point between the years 1953 and 1987? Do you have a loved one who did?

If so, you might be suffering the consequences without even knowing it. You may be a victim of the severe and potentially devastating effects of contaminated drinking water.

What Happened at Camp Lejeune

Spills and leaks from numerous sources, including waste disposal sites, storage tanks, and companies, caused the contamination of Camp Lejeune water treatment plants. Poor equipment maintenance and insufficient oversight and management prevented immediate correction of the problem, leaving one million or more people vulnerable to the harmful and often fatal effects of nearly 70 toxic chemicals.

How You Could Have Been Exposed

Studies have shown that anyone who lived, worked, or spent time at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 is at risk of developing serious, if not fatal, conditions.

Risk of exposure was present in the following ways:

• Drinking the water
• Contacting the water (e.g., swimming, showering, or bathing)
• Breathing near the water (e.g., while washing dishes or bathing)

According to the CDC, military members may have been most affected due to the high consumption of water during intense training exercises carried out in outdoor heat.

Some studies indicate that pregnant women and children were at the highest risk of contamination and subsequent illness or congenital defects.

Medical Conditions and Symptoms of Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Include the Following:

Cancers:

• Bladder cancer
• Cervical cancer
• Breast cancer
• Kidney cancer
• Esophageal cancer
• Liver cancer
• Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
• Leukemia
• Multiple myeloma
• Lung cancer

Other Conditions:

• Aplastic anemia
• Renal toxicity
• Scleroderma
• Fatty liver disease
• Infertility in women
• ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
• Parkinson’s disease

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022

In August of 2022, Congress passed The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, allowing victims to pursue justice by filing a lawsuit for their injuries, losses, and death. The Congressional Budget Office anticipates that over $6 billion will be paid to families affected by the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

Should You Be Financially Compensated?

If you’ve been impacted by the toxic water at Camp Lejeune, you may be owed compensation for the following:

• Medical care
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of earning power
• Psychological care
• Medications
• Death of a family member

Are You Eligible for the Camp Lejeune Lawsuit?

There are several reasons you may be eligible to file a Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit. Talk to a Camp Lejeune lawsuit attorney today.

Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A.

At Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A., our lawyers are dedicated to finding justice for those affected. You should not suffer because of the wrongdoing of others. And you certainly shouldn’t have to fight the fight alone. Let us stand with you.

Our main office is located in Hallandale Beach, Florida, and we have secondary Florida offices located in Hollywood, Miramar, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Sarasota, Tampa, & Jacksonville.

We’re eager to hear your story. Call us today at 800-TELL-ROBERT.