Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
If you or a loved one served, worked, or lived at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987, you may be eligible to take part in a lawsuit due to Camp Lejeune Water Contamination.
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CAMP LEJEUNE WATER CONTAMINATION LEGAL REPRESENTATION
If you or a loved one served, worked, or lived at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987, you may be eligible to take part in a lawsuit due to contaminated water exposure. During that period of time, water wells at Camp Lejeune were contaminated with several toxic chemicals. They include:
- Benzene
- Trichloroethylene (TCE)
- Tetrachloroethylene (PCE)
- Vinyl chloride (VC)
All four chemicals were present in the water at Camp Lejeune. Despite the Department of Defense learning of reports of cancer and other life-threatening diseases caused by the contaminated water, the wells were not shut down until later. Tragically, this left veterans, their families, and others working and living at Camp Lejeune with life-altering health problems. Some of the cancers reported as a result of contaminated water exposure include:
- Breast Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Multiple Myeloma
- Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Liver Cancer, Lung Cancer
- Bladder Cancer, Leukemia, Esophageal Cancer
- Aplastic Anemia, Cervical Cancer, Prostate Cancer
- Colon Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Brain Cancer
Camp Lejeune Justice Act
Unfortunately, North Carolina law prevented personal injury claims for monetary damages caused by the contaminated water. To address this injustice, Congress passed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act in August of 2022. The Act allows those suffering from diseases and conditions caused by the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune to file claims for monetary damages. Of critical importance, the time to file a claim under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act is limited.
Who can file a Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit?
Under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, anyone who was exposed to the contaminated water for a minimum of 30 days, and suffered adverse health effects such as cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses may have the right to file a lawsuit. If you or a loved one spent time at Camp Lejeune between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987, and thereafter had any kind of severe illness, it is suggested that you speak with Sinas Dramis Law Firm’s Camp Lejeune team to discuss your options.
Contact the Sinas Dramis Camp Lejeune Water Contaminatioin Team
Sinas Dramis Law Firm’s Experience in Contaminated Water Cases
Attorney Jim Graves
Sinas Dramis Law Firm Partner Jim Graves has a great deal of experience representing clients in these type of mass tort liability cases. As the lead attorney on the Sinas Dramis Flint Water Crisis team, Jim worked closely with a family for the past six years who lost a loved one due to Legionnaires’ disease as a result of the Flint water crisis. Jim has the knowledge and understanding of what it takes to make sure his client’s best interests are represented in matters that include multiple plaintiffs. In addition to his work representing those affected by the flint water crisis, Jim has also represented victims in the MSU/ Larry Nassar Sexual Abuse case, University of Michigan / Robert Anderson Sexual Abuse case, USA Gymnastics Sexual Abuse case. Choosing the right representation in these types of cases is an extremely important decision. You need an attorney you feel comfortable with, and who you trust to protect your rights.
Attorney Steve Weston
Steve Weston has over 36 years of experience successfully representing families who have suffered serious injuries or death as a result of the fault of others. Much of this litigation Steve has handled is complex litigation that involved difficult causation proof issues. Steve has succeeded in complex cases because he has taken the time to learn the science involved and works with nationally known experts to prove his clients’ cases.
Steve is personally driven to help veterans. His son was deployed to Korea for one year and then to Afghanistan for ten months with the 10th Mountain Division. Steve’s father-in-law is a Vietnam veteran who served with the 1st Armored Calvary. Steve’s son had burn pit exposure and his father-in-law is severely neurologically disabled as a result of Agent Orange. Steve honors veterans and feels strongly that our nation cannot leave them behind.
