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Were you stationed at or living at Camp LeJeune for a minimum of 30 days during the period oflate summer 1953 through winter 1987? If you answered in the affirmative, you may qualify to receive compensation due to contamination of drinking water. All legal claims can include in children who were utero children while a parent was present at the military base. The Fort Lejeune water contamination was documented decades ago. However, officials made the decision to ignore the water contamination on the USMC base, causing numerous deaths and the pain of chronic disease to members of the military and their loved one who have resided on the military base.
Water Contamination At Camp Lejeune
In 1982, it was found that volatile chemical compounds were in the drinking water on the North Carolina base. All contamination was the result of failure to follow safe chemical discarding practices, which resulted in the chemicals seeping into the local groundwater. The addition of the volatile chemicals to the drinking water eventually impacted the water wells that delivered water supposedly safe for drinking for people residing on the base. The water contamination resulted in health problems for many USMC veterans who lived on the North Carolina base during this time period.
For example, it is estimated that excess amount of trichloroethylene (TCE) were released into the Camp Lejeune drinking water between the early 1950s and the late 1980s. TCE is a well-documented cancer causing agent that can cause:
The list dangerous chemical compounds that were identified in the water of the USMC baseinclude:
After previously having denied all accountability, the DOD has now agreed to recognize the dangers associated with the Camp Lejeune contaminated water. As a result, it abandoned two in-use wells at the camp. This action was the result of an ongoing pressure campaign from veterans who had served on the base, families and advocacy groups for veterans.
Expected illness related to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune
EPA investigations have proven that USMC veterans were consumingdangerous water that contained harsh volatile chemicals for years. They were also showering in contaminated water, using the water to wash their clothes, and they were using it in meal preparation. The result was thousands of individuals on the base were exposed to these dangerous substances. Deaths have occurred.
Investigations have shown a correlation between thetoxic contaminants in the drinking water and disease development. If you lived/served at Camp Lejeune and have one of these medical conditions as well as a related medical diagnosis, it is possible you qualify for compensation for the injuries. The medical conditions are listed below:
Cancer Types
Other Medical Conditions:
Well-Trained Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Personal Injury Lawyers Prepared To Help You!
Action Legal Group has a team of Camp Lejeune water contamination personal lawyers. We work directly with you in your claims against the United States government and its contractors and get your deserved benefits.
Our only goal is to expediently recover maximum financial compensation behalf of our clients. If you or a family member served at the base between 1953 and 1987, and have been diagnosed by a doctor with one of the medical conditions listed above, contact us for a free Camp Lejeune contaminated water consultation.
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