What Is The Camp Lejeune Justice Act?

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act was passed on August 2, 2022. This bill now allows those who suffered harm as a result of exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune to sue for financial damages. 

If you or a loved one were diagnosed with a severe illness and lived, worked, or were stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between August 1st, 1953 and December 31, 1987, you may have an opportunity to seek justice. At CaseyGerry, we have a long history of representing active servicemen, military families, and veterans. Our firm was founded by a veteran of World War II.

We represented prisoners of war against Japanese companies which enslaved them in WWII. Over the last 75 years, we have represented hundreds of veterans in injury claims. In regard to Camp Lejeune, we are currently representing clients and we are prepared to advocate on your behalf.  Our attorneys can help you file a claim and recover the financial compensation that you and your family need and deserve. While we understand that no amount of money can replace a lost loved one or reverse the diagnosis of a serious illness, it can provide closure and a sense of justice for those affected.  

Call today for a free and confidential case evaluation.  We will listen to your story and let you know how we can help. 

How CaseyGerry Can Help 

At CaseyGerry, our experienced San Diego injury attorneys have been fighting for seriously injured clients since 1947.  During that time, we have earned a national reputation for our expertise in civil litigation and complex injury cases.  We provide each and every client we represent with:

• Guidance through the legal process:  We understand how difficult cases like this can be, but our number one priority is – and always will be – caring for our clients and their cases.  
• Experienced representation: We have a long history of taking on the most powerful defendants in the United States and have the resources and legal acumen to win against any opponent. 
• Unmatched results: Our attorneys have recovered over $25 billion dollars on behalf of our clients, including over 173 recoveries of seven or eight figures.  
• Legal representation with no upfront fees:  At CaseyGerry, we handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning that we don’t charge our clients a fee unless we win. 

Our team understands how important each case is to our clients and we do not take this responsibility lightly.  We do everything in our power to build the strongest cases possible so that our clients get the results and the compensation they deserve. What was in the Water?

The U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp in Lejeune, North Carolina was established in 1942.  Nearly 40 years later, it was found that two on-base water wells at Camp Lejeune were contaminated with several chemicals that have been scientifically linked to a wide range of illnesses, injuries, and disorders.

Benzene
Perchloroethylene (PCE)

• Trichloroethylene (TCE)
• Vinyl chloride
• Other compounds

The source of the contamination was linked to leaking underground storage tanks, the waste disposal practices of nearby businesses, and industrial area spills. 

Health Conditions Caused by Compounds in Camp Lejeune Water

The community that was exposed to this contaminated water used it every day for drinking, bathing, and cooking.  Over time, this led to significant adverse health effects on people of all ages, including infants, children, unborn babies, and adults. The chemicals found in the Camp Lejeune water can lead to a wide range of cancers, illnesses, and disorders, including, but not limited to:

• Bladder cancer
• Brain cancer
• Breast cancer
• Cardiac defects
• Cervical or ovarian cancer
• Choanal atresia
• En-stage renal disease
• Esophageal cancer
• Impaired immune system function
• Kidney cancer
• Leukemia
• Liver cancer
• Liver cirrhosis
• Lung cancer
• Maror malformations and oral cleft defects
• Miscarriage or fetal death
• Multiple myeloma
• Myelodysplastic syndromes
• Neural tube defects
• Neurological and neurobehavioral performance deficits, memory issues, confusion and visual perception deficits
• Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
• Parkinson’s disease
• Premature birth and small for gestational age
• Prostate or rectal cancer
• Scleroderma

Who Can File a Claim?

The CDC estimates that as many as one million military service members, civilian staff, and their families may have been exposed to the contaminated water.  Anyone who lived, worked, or was stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina from August 1st, 1953 through December 31, 1987 and was diagnosed with a serious illness may be eligible to file a claim.  The Camp Lejeune Justice Act provides a streamlined process to seek compensation from the U.S. government.  However, having a lawyer on your side is important for victims.  A lawyer can help collect evidence, accurately calculate your damages, and work to ensure that your claim is valid and you recover the full amount of compensation you are eligible for.

Contact CaseyGerry Today

If you or a loved one were affected by the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, please, contact an attorney at CaseyGerry as soon as you are able. We can investigate your claim, explain your legal options, and help fight for justice on your behalf.  We have recovered billions of dollars for our clients and have significant experience representing military servicemen and women and their families.  Call today for a free consultation.