From the 1950s through the 1980s, people living or working at the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune or Marine Corps Air Station New River in North Carolina were potentially exposed to drinking water contaminated with industrial solvents, benzene, and other chemicals. Scientific and medical evidence has shown an association between exposure to these contaminants during military service and development of certain diseases later on. If you or a loved one were present at Camp Lejeune for 30 days or more between 1953 and 1987 and were diagnosed with of one of the conditions listed below, you may be entitled to significant compensation.
If you have been affected by toxic chemical exposure at Camp Lejeune, call our attorneys today. Our personal injury lawyers are investigating cases involving Camp Lejeune water contamination. We may be able to help you obtain financial compensation for your damages. Call our Camp Lejeuene injury attorneys at (816) 268-1960 today for more information.
Why Choose Us?
The Dickerson Oxton Law Firm has years of experience handling cases involving injuries from exposure to dangerous substances. We have a history of impressive case results, obtained by always putting the client first. Clients trust us with their complex Camp Lejeune lawsuits.
- Our firm does not charge any fees unless we win.
- Our firm is committed to honesty, transparency, and compassion.
- Our firm offers client-focused legal services.
Our attorneys work hard to obtain the best possible results for each client who comes to them for assistance. Our lawyers can navigate the complex legal issues surrounding Camp Lejeune lawsuits.
What Are the Issues Associated with Exposure at Camp Lejeune?
Scientific and medical evidence has shown an association between exposure to contaminants at Camp Lejeune and the following conditions:
- Bladder cancer
- Breast cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Female infertility
- Hepatic steatosis
- Kidney cancer
- Leukemia
- Lung cancer
- Miscarriage
- Birth Defects
- Multiple myeloma
- Myelodysplastic syndromes
- Neurobehavioral effects
- Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
- Renal toxicity
- Scleroderma
If you or a loved one were present at Camp Lejeune for 30 days or more between 1953 and 1987 and were diagnosed with of one of the conditions listed above, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Call our Camp Lejeuene injury attorneys at (816) 268-1960 today for more information.
Why Are Patients Filing Lawsuits?
On August 10, 2022, President Biden has signed the “Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022” (S.3373) into law. The Act allows military veterans and other affected individuals to file civil lawsuits against the U.S. Government for harm caused by at least thirty days of exposure (including in utero exposure) to water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina from August 1, 1953 to December 31, 1987. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina is the exclusive venue for actions brought pursuant to the Act. The Act precludes the U.S. Government from asserting immunity that otherwise would be available in response to litigation. The law also overrides a North Carolina statute of repose that precludes the filing of tort claims after ten years.
Contact Us Today
Environmental exposure to the contaminants at Camp Lejeune has been linked with serious personal injuries or wrongful death. Lawsuits are currently ongoing, and it is expected that numerous additional lawsuits will be filed. If you have a Camp Lejeune claim, you could be eligible for financial compensation.
A successful settlement negotiation or trial could result in payment for:
- Past and future medical bills
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Lost quality of life
- Wrongful death
You may have a case arising from exposure to contaminants at Camp Lejeune. Consult the lawyers at the Dickerson Oxton Law Firm for more information about your potential lawsuit. First consultations are free. Contact us online today or call (816) 268-1960 to request your meeting in Kansas City today.