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August 10, 2022: President Biden signed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act this week, allowing military personnel and their families who suffered injuries or death from exposure to the water at Camp Lejeune to bring a new claim for compensation.

August 2, 2022 Update:  The Senate passed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act.  It will be presented to President Biden to sign into legisation.

Our Camp Lejeune lawsuit lawyers help people harmed by water contamination at the North Carolina marine base. If you or a loved one has cancer and drank the water on or near Camp Lejeune, you may be able to sue for compensation. A new law will provide military members and others the right to file a water contamination lawsuit.

The health effects caused by the toxic chemicals in the water supply were significant. Service men and women and their families were diagnosed with cancer caused by water contamination. Recently, legislation was proposed to allow victims exposed to contaminated water between 1953 and 1987 to file claims.

Service men and women, family members, workers, and even nearby residents may be eligible to file a claim for money compensation from the United States government. This proposed law is expected to extend the required time deadline for filing lawsuits in North Carolina.

You need an award-winning law firm on your side. Contact the class action lawsuit attorneys at Buckfire Law to find out how to file your claim for a substantial settlement.

Information About Camp Lejeune

Camp Lejeune was established in 1942. It is a United States Military training facility in Jacksonville, North Carolina. It spans almost 250 square miles and has 14 miles of beaches between two deep-water ports. It is used for marine training and amphibious assault training. The facilities include military housing, school-age education and care, recreation, and medical facilities.

What was Wrong with the Water at Camp Lejeune?

In 1982, the Marine Corps discovered specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the drinking water provided by two of the eight water treatment plants on base. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease estimated that PCE (perchloroethylene or tetrachloroethylene) concentrations exceeded the current EPA maximum contaminant level of 5 ppb in drinking water from the Tarawa Terrace water treatment plant from November 1957-February 1987.

During this period, military service members and their families were exposed to toxic drinking water and bathing water at the base. Other people who were present at the base, like contractors and visitors, were also exposed to contaminated water. The most contaminated wells were shut down in February 1985, but serious adverse health effects occurred for a thirty-year period. It is estimated that almost one million people were poisoned by this water.

What Toxins Were in the Water at Camp Lejeune?

Several dangerous chemicals provide the basis for filing a Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit. The main chemical compounds were trichloroethylene (TCE), perchloroethylene (PCE), and benzene. Scientific sampling studies performed in 1985 showed these toxic chemicals ranged from 43 times to 280 times higher than maximum contaminant levels.

TCE, vinyl chloride, and benzene are classified as human carcinogens, meaning they are known, cancer-causing agents. PCE is classified as a “likely” and “probably” carcinogen.

Tragically, the water contamination occurred at several water treatment facilities on the military base grounds. Unfortunately, the toxic chemicals in the water were not formally tested and discovered until 1985. This means that military personnel, family members, contractors, visitors, and neighbors were unknowingly consuming and bathing in contaminated water for almost thirty years. The sheer number of exposures is staggering.

Scientific and medical evidence proves that exposure to this Camp Lejeune contaminated water caused thousands of people to develop cancer, birth defects, and other adverse health conditions.  While many people poisoned by this water are deceased, the time window for filing a claim for money damages was recently opened by a new law in the U.S. Senate.

It is estimated that close to one million people were exposed to these toxins between 1953 and 1987. People living in nearby neighborhoods and towns were also poisoned by these chemicals. The number of illnesses and deaths attributed to the chemicals is unknown but thought by many to be a huge number of people.

Did the Camp Lejeune Water Cause Cancer?

The following types of cancer may have been caused by people who drank and bathed in the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune:

  • Kidney cancer
  • Liver cancer
  • Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
  • Adult leukemia
  • Multiple myeloma
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Aplastic anemia and other myelodysplastic syndromes
  • Breast cancer
  • Bladder cancer
  • Oral cancer
  • Tongue cancer
  • Tonsil cancer

There were several scientific studies to determine if the water at Camp Lejeune caused cancer in those exposed to toxic chemicals at the military base. The major studies concluded that contaminated water significantly increased the risk of cancer deaths and other chronic diseases.

Other Health Conditions Caused by the Contaminated Water

In addition to cancer, the toxic water contaminants have been associated with several other serious conditions diagnosed in people who were present in and around Camp Lejeune.

  • Scleroderma
  • Lung cancer
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Renal toxicity
  • Hepatic steatosis
  • Female infertility or miscarriage

In addition, medical studies relate many neurobehavioral effects caused by the water. Neurobehavioral effects include symptoms of fatigue, lack of coordination, headaches, trouble concentrating, depression, and both fine and general motor function.

Did the Camp Lejeune Water Cause Parkinson’s Disease?

Studies performed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have found that Parkinson’s Disease is a neurobehavioral effect that may have been caused by drinking contaminated water at the marine base. Because Parkinson’s disease is a slow onset disease that occurs over a period of years, many people diagnosed with the condition recently can relate the cause to be the drinking water at Camp Lejeune. Additional studies are ongoing.

What is the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022?

The United States Senate recently considered the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. This law, if passed, may allow water contamination lawsuits from victims. Section 2 of the Act provides:

“An individual, including a veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code), or the legal representative of such an individual, who resided, worked, or was otherwise exposed (including in utero exposure) for not less than 30 days during the period beginning on August 1, 1953, and ending on December 31, 1987, to water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, that was supplied by, or on behalf of, the United States may bring an action in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina to obtain appropriate relief for harm that was caused by exposure to the water at Camp Lejeune.”

Previously lawsuits were dismissed by courts due to strict time deadlines, called the statute of limitations. However, it became clear from government documents that the military knew of the potential and actual harms caused by the contaminated water and kept it hidden from the public. As result, many potential claimants were defrauded out of their ability to sue.

Numerous versions of this Act were proposed throughout 2022 and a final version was recently adopted. If approved, this law may extend the time deadline for filing a Camp Lejeune lawsuit for two years from the passage of the Act, whereas previously most victims of water contamination could not claim compensation. Claims will likely be filed in North Carolina for victims around the United States.

Can I file a Camp Lejeune Lawsuit?

If you were exposed to contaminated toxic water at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987, you may be able to sue for money compensation if the Senate passes the new law. If it is passed, the attorneys at Buckfire Law will file claims for veterans, family members, contractors, and others who were poisoned from drinking and bathing in water containing toxic chemicals.

If the law is passed, we will be accepting new clients who were diagnosed with leukemia, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, liver, cancer, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and anemia or other myelodysplastic syndromes. The lawsuit may expand to include other cancers as well.

To qualify for a case, you would be required to establish your presence at the military base between 1953 and 1987. This will be easy for military members and their families. For contractors, visitors, and neighbors of the base, you will need some type of evidence to show your presence at, near, or around Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.

Can I Sue if I got Cancer from Camp Lejeune?

If you got cancer from the toxic water at Camp Lejeune, you may be able to sue for compensation. Lawsuits are expected to be filed shortly against the U.S. government.

If you are a spouse, child, or other family member of someone who you suspect died due to drinking the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, you may also be permitted to file a lawsuit. These wrongful death lawsuits demand compensation for the loss of your loved one.

You need an experienced law firm on your side. Contact the class action lawsuit attorneys at Buckfire Law to begin your claim for a substantial settlement.

Was my Cancer Caused at Camp Lejeune?

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) reviewed extensive studies and scientific literature on volatile organic compounds (VOCS) to determine if the Camp Lejeune water caused cancer. The agency concluded there is evidence associating the primary contaminants in the drinking water systems at Camp Lejeune to different types of cancers.

Types of Cancer Caused at Camp Lejeune

The following types of cancer may have been caused at Camp Lejeune by people who drank and bathed in the contaminated water at the North Carolina Marine base:

Kidney Cancer

Kidney cancer is a common form of cancer in the United States. Over 76,000 new cases of kidney cancer are diagnosed in this country every year. It is more common in men than women. The water contamination at Camp Lejeune has been linked with kidney cancer.

Renal carcinoma is the most common type of kidney cancer. Its cells often develop in the lining of the small tubes in one or both kidneys. It can be discovered by physical exam, biopsy, and radiology testing. Early discovery is important to prevent it from spreading to other parts of the body and early treatment greatly increases the chances of survival.

Liver Cancer

When cancer starts in the liver, it is called liver cancer. Also called hepatic cancer, the early warning signs include losing weight, upper abdominal pain and swelling, and nausea and vomiting. Yellow skin discoloration and white, chalky stools, may also be signs.

Liver cancer incidence rates have more than tripled since 1980, while the death rates have more than doubled during this time. In the U.S., approximately 41,000 people are diagnosed with this cancer every year. And unfortunately, about 30,000 people, primarily men, are expected to die from the disease in 2022. It is a leading cause of death worldwide with almost 700,000 deaths annually.

There are many potential causes of liver cancer. These include obesity, long-term hepatitis, diabetes, cigarette smoking, and alcohol consumption. Exposure to toxic chemicals, like those present at Camp Lejeune, may also cause liver cancer.

Unfortunately, liver cancer is often diagnosed at a late stage because the symptoms do not appear until that time. Once found, it needs to be aggressively treated to increase the chance of survival. The 5-year survival rate depends on a number of factors, including where the cancer is located, the stage it is found and treated, and if it spread to other parts of the body.

Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer is another common type of cancer. It is much more common in men than women. In 2019, there were over 712,000 people living in the United States with this disease. In 2022, it is estimated that 81,180 new cases will be diagnosed and over 17, 000 people will die from bladder cancer.

There are multiple causes of bladder cancer. Certain types of chemotherapy drugs can cause the disease, but toxic exposure to chemicals and contaminated water are also known causes.

There is sufficient medical evidence that Trichloroethylene (TCE), a chemical found in the Camp Lejeune contaminated water, causes bladder cancer. Additionally, tetrachloroethylene (PCE), has also been linked to bladder cancer and was in the military base water supply.

Signs and symptoms of bladder cancer include blood in the urine (rusty looking or bright red in color), pain during urination, and lower back pain. Diagnosis can be made by physical exam, urinalysis, and cystoscopy, a procedure to look inside the bladder by inserting a scope into the ureter and using a lens to view for signs of the disease.

Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent the spread to other parts of the body. It can be treated with surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. The survival rate often depends on the stage of diagnosis and the effectiveness of treatment.

Breast Cancer

Male breast cancer is a rare disease. Less than 1% of all breast cancers occur in men. In 2022, about 2,710 American men are expected to be diagnosed with male breast cancer, and about 530 are expected to die from the disease. The risk of women being diagnosed with breast cancer is more than one hundred times great than a man diagnosed with the disease.

An ATSDR study found a possible association between the contaminated water and male breast cancer at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Exposure, from drinking the water, was also observed to possibly quicken the onset of male breast cancer. The chemicals studied by the agency were PCE, DCE, and vinyl chloride. Benzene does not appear to be linked to this disease.

The most common type of male breast cancer is Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC). Other types are Ductal carcinoma (DCIS), Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC), Inflammatory breast cancer, and Paget disease.

Diagnosis is initially suspected based upon a physical exam of the breast. If a suspicious lump is detected, it is necessary to have a further diagnostic workup. This can include a mammogram, ultrasound, or biopsy. If cancer is found, it is essential to start treatment immediately.

Like other types of cancer, male breast cancer has the best prognosis when diagnosed early in the disease. A late diagnosis can result in the cancer spreading to other organs and parts of the body. Standard treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and radiation.

Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s germ-fighting immune system. With this cancer, white blood cells called lymphocytes grow abnormally and can form growths (tumors) throughout the body. It generally occurs in the lymph nodes.

Common symptoms include painless swelling in a lymph node, high fevers and excessive night sweats, unexplained weight loss, abdominal pain, and enlargement of the spleen or liver. Diagnosis is often made through a lymph node biopsy, flow cytometry, and physical exam.

Medical advances in diagnosis and treatment of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma have helped improve the prognosis for people with this disease. However, it is expected that over 20,000 will die from this cancer in 2022 despite these scientific advances in treatment.

Scientific studies have linked the toxic chemicals in the contaminated Camp Lejeune water to Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. If you or someone you care about served at the base from 1957 to 1987 were diagnosed with this cancer, you may be able to file a Camp Lejeune lawsuit and make claim for settlement compensation.

Adult Leukemia

In the United States, there were approximately 24,000 deaths caused by leukemia in the United States. About 60% of the deaths were males. The disease is the sixth most common cause of cancer deaths in the country in males and seventh most in females.

There are several types of adult leukemia, a cancer that affects white blood cells. These are chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

All leukemia types are known to cause a variety of symptoms, including:

  • Fatigue and tiredness
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Pale skin and other skin discoloration
  • Loss of appetite
  • Bone and joint pain
  • Enlarged lymph nodes

Diagnosis of this cancer is made through different diagnostic tests, such as a complete blood count (CBC), bone marrow biopsy, and flow cytometry. Once diagnosed, prompt treatment ranting from chemotherapy to stem cell transplants is initiated.

There are many potential causes of adult leukemia. Medical and scientific studies demonstrate a causal relationship between water contamination at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and adult leukemia. The toxic chemicals in the contaminated water may be a cause of your cancer.

Multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer that affects plasma cells. This disease occurs when plasma cells become cancerous and grow out of control. The plasma cells make an abnormal protein (antibody) known by several different names, including monoclonal immunoglobulin, monoclonal protein (M-protein), M-spike, or paraprotein. This leads to low blood counts which cause anemia, increased bleeding, and bruising, and the inability to fight infections.

The American Cancer Society estimates about 35,000 new cases of multiple myeloma will be diagnosed in 2022. In addition, about 13,000 deaths from this type of cancer are expected in the same calendar year. More deaths are expected in men than women.

Diagnosis of multiple myeloma is made a number of ways, including through a complete blood test (CBC), urine test, bone marrow biopsy, and other diagnostic testing. Once diagnosed, it may important to quickly initiate treatment. Some of the treatment options include:

Targeted therapy with specific drugs

  • Immunotherapy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Corticosteroids
  • Bone marrow transplant
  • Radiation therapy

There are a number of factors that affect a person’s prognosis and survival rate. These include the age at the time of diagnosis, the responsiveness to treatment, the type of disease, and the general health status of the patient. From 2010 to 2016, the five year survival rate for this cancer was 53.9%, meaning about 54 out of 100 people with multiple myeloma live five years after being diagnosed with the condition.

There were several scientific studies to determine if the water at Camp Lejeune caused cancer t to those exposed to toxic chemicals at the military base. The major studies concluded that contaminated water significantly increased the risk of cancer deaths and other chronic diseases.

You may have gotten your multiple myeloma from toxic contaminated drinking water if you were stationed at Camp Lejeune between 1957 and 1987, or lived in the nearby area. If you were diagnosed with this disease or have a loved one that died from multiple myeloma, you should contact Buckfire Law today to start your Camp Lejeune water contamination claim.

Tongue Cancer

Another cancer that many Camp Lejeune veterans have been diagnosed with is tongue cancer. This is an oral cancer that grows on the tongue. The most common type is squamous cell carcinoma. Squamous cells are thin and flat cells that line the mouth and other organs. The two types or tongue cancer are:

  • Cancer of the oral tongue, which is essentially the front part of the tongue you can stick out of your mouth.
  • Cancer of the base tongue, which is the back part that extends down your throat.

These tongue cancers can spread down to the esophagus, tonsils, larynx, and farther down the body. While there are many causes of oral cancer, the drinking of toxic and contaminated water can cause cancer of the tongue. It is often diagnosed initially on oral exam by a dentist, but later confirmed by x-ray, PET scans, and biopsy.

Tongue cancer can be treated by surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. The prognosis is often determined by the stage of the cancer at the initial diagnosis and the responsiveness to treatment. If it spreads to other organs and parts of the body, other types of treatment would likely be necessary as well.

If you or someone you care about drank the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and had tongue cancer, you may qualify for a Camp Lejeune cancer lawsuit.

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Information

Camp Lejeune was established in 1942. It is a United States Military training facility in Jacksonville, North Carolina. It spans almost 250 square miles and has 14 miles of beaches between two deep water ports. It is used for marine training and amphibious assault training. The facilities include military housing, school-age education and care, recreation, and medical facilities. Residential neighborhoods are near the base.

In 1982, the Marine Corps discovered specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the drinking water provided by two of the eight water treatment plants on base. There were two primary water treatment plants that provided drinking water to the military base.

Water from the Tarawa Terrace water treatment plant was primarily contaminated by PCE (perchloroethylene or tetrachloroethylene). The source of the contamination was the waste disposal practices at ABC One-Hour Cleaners, an off-base dry-cleaning firm. The most contaminated wells were shut down in February 1985, but people were exposed to these contaminants in the family housing units between November 1957 and February 1987.

Water from the Hadnot Point water treatment plant was contaminated primarily by TCE (trichloroethylene). Other contaminants in the drinking water included PCE and benzene and TCE degradation products trans-1,2-DCE (t-1,2-dichloroethylene) and vinyl chloride.

The toxins in the water from the Hadnot Point plant included supply wells, leaking underground storage tanks, industrial chemical spills, and waste disposal sites. ATSDR modeled the contamination and estimated that at least one VOC exceeded its current EPA maximum contaminant level in drinking water between August 1953 and January 1985.

During this period, military service members and their families were exposed to toxic drinking water and bathing water at the base. Other people who were present at the base, like contractors and visitors, were also exposed to contaminated water. The most contaminated wells were shut down in February 1985, but serious adverse health effects occurred for a thirty-year period. It is estimated that almost one people were poisoned by this water.

How do I prove my Cancer was caused from Camp Lejeune?

Our legal team will get all of your medical records dating back as far as possible to start our investigation. The first step will be to determine if your type of cancer is linked by medical studies to the toxic chemicals in the Camp Lejeune contaminated water.

The next step is to determine the amount of time, including number of days, that you or your loved one lived or spent at the military base between 1957 and 1987. In general, the more time that was spent on the grounds lends stronger support that the cancer was caused by water contamination. The medical records will help confirm the cancer diagnosis and possibly even the dates the symptoms first appeared or were suspected by doctors.

Our attorneys will then hire medical experts to review all of the materials and provide an opinion on the source of your cancer. Although most cancer victims were never at Camp Lejeune, those who were at the base and exposed to chemicals may have likely had their cancer caused by the contaminated water in North Carolina.

Who can file a Camp Lejeune Cancer Lawsuit?

If you were exposed to contaminated toxic water at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 and diagnosed with a specific type of cancer, you may be able to sue for money compensation. The attorneys at Buckfire Law will file claims for veterans, family members, contractors, and others who were poisoned from drinking and bathing in water containing toxic chemicals.

We are accepting new clients who were diagnosed with leukemia, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, liver, cancer, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and anemia or other myelodysplastic syndromes. The lawsuit may expand to include other cancers as well.

To qualify for a case, you must establish your presence at the military base between 1953 and 1987. This will be easy for military members and their families. For contractors, visitors, and neighbors of the base, you will need some type of evidence to show your presence at, near, or around Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.

If you lost a loved one due to cancer caused by water contamination, you can pursue a wrongful death claim on behalf of family members.

What if the Claimant is Dead?

Many military service men and women who drank contaminated water at the base have died from toxic chemical-related cancer and other diseases. If the victim has died, surviving family members can still file a wrongful death lawsuit. These claims demand compensation for the loss of companionship of the deceased person, loss of financial support, and other damages.

To win a Camp Lejeune death lawsuit, the same legal proofs are required. It must be proven that the decedent lived on or near the base between 1957 and 1987, or performed work at the base, and was diagnosed with a disease related to the toxic water. Our attorneys will get all of the medical records, death certificates, and even autopsies to prove these claims.

How much are Camp Lejeune Settlement Payouts?

Currently, there is no specific guideline that specifies the amount of a Camp Lejeune settlement if the new law is passed. The amounts will be determined at a later date and based upon the type of illness caused by the water, the severity of that illness, and its long-term consequences.

To prove your case, our attorneys would rely on medical records and other documentation. The law provides for two types of monetary compensation, known as non-economic damages and economic damages. You can claim both types of settlement damages in your lawsuit.

Non-economic damages relate to your physical pain and suffering and mental anguish that resulted from your disease. This includes disability, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of social pleasures. Cancer patients who underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatment will have a significant claim for non-economic damages.

Ultimately, every settlement amount is unique based upon the facts and factors in each case. Our attorneys will pursue the maximum possible settlement for you.

Economic damages are essentially your financial losses. These include loss of income, loss of earning capacity, medical expenses, and other money type losses. These losses can be offset by any VA benefits you previously received for a Camp Lejeune claim.

How Do I File a Claim?

You can file your claim by contacting Buckfire Law today. We will gather all of the necessary information and collect all documents and records to file your claim.

Do I Need to Hire an Attorney to File a Camp Lejeune Lawsuit?

If the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 is passed, you do not need an attorney to file a Camp Lejeune lawsuit claim. And, filing the lawsuit claims will require extensive legal knowledge of the law and medical issues so your likelihood of winning would be greatly increased with an experienced lawyer today.

Hiring an attorney is also advisable to ensure that you meet all time deadlines and submit all required forms and documents. You finally were awarded the opportunity to file your claims so it would be devastating if you were denied due to the failure to follow proper protocol and procedures.

How much does it Cost to Hire a Camp Lejeune Lawyer?

Buckfire Law will not charge any money to start your case. And, we only receive a fee at the end of the case if you receive a settlement. We put that in writing for you!

The attorney fee percentage may be dictated by the laws of North Carolina as well as fee limitations imposed by the Federal Torts Claim Act. The contingent fee contract you sign with a law firm will specify the exact percentage of the lawyers fees you will be charged for your claim.

If your case is unsuccessful for any reason, you owe us no attorney fees and we put that in writing for you. You have no risk to file your lawsuit and demand compensation for your water contamination disease. And, there is no fee unless you win a settlement.

Hire a Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Lawyer Now

Take advantage of the additional time you have been given under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. Don’t waste any time as the clock to file your claim is ticking and may run out soon.

Get started by contacting our Camp Lejeune lawsuit lawyers now. We are friendly and eager to begin working on your case immediately. There are no fees unless you win.

Important July 10, 2022 Senate Bill Update

Congress returns to session this week and our law firm is monitoring activities holding up final passage of the PACT Act. A few changes to the bill may be all is needed for it to pass and become law. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) has made suggestions that will hopefully get this bill passed so veterans and their families can proceed with their lawsuits.

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