Camp Lejeune Injury Claim
Legal Counsel in Connecticut for Servicemembers, Civil Workers, and Contractors Exposed to Toxic Water
President Biden signed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act on August 10, 2022, as part of the Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022. It gives servicemembers and their families, civilian workers, and contractors the right to initiate litigation against the federal government to seek damages resulting from exposure to contaminated water at the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. The toxins discovered in the drinking water at the Base have been linked to several cancers and illnesses, including Parkinson’s and end-stage renal disease. For decades, those affected were barred from pursuing relief through the federal government. With the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, victims can now seek the remedy they need and deserve.
At RisCassi & Davis, P.C., we are proud to stand up for servicemembers and the civilians who made great sacrifices to keep our country safe. For 70 years, our firm has fought to protect the rights of those injured because of another person’s negligence. Our Connecticut attorneys can assist in building your case and submitting your Camp Lejeune injury claim. We are ready to apply our knowledge of the law and legal processes to seek rightful financial recovery for you and your family.
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your Camp Lejeune water contamination case by contacting us at (860) 245-2412 today.
Filing a Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Lawsuit
Over three decades, two of the eight water treatment plants at Camp Lejeune supplied contaminated water to those who lived and worked there.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) reports that the following toxins were found in the water:
- Trichloroethylene
- Tetrachloroethylene
- Vinyl chloride
- Benzene
According to the ATSDR, various factors led to the water contamination, including waste disposal, leaking storage tanks, and industrial spills. Though the contaminants were initially identified in 1982, the treatment plants were not closed until three years later.
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Health Conditions Arising from Contaminated Water Exposure
The toxins in the water have been associated with the development of many serious diseases.
According to the ATSDR, some of the health conditions include:
- Adult leukemia
- Aplastic anemia and other myelodysplastic syndromes
- Bladder cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Liver cancer
- Multiple myeloma
- Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
- Parkinson’s disease
- Cardiac defects
- End-stage renal disease
Additionally, exposure to the contaminants has been linked to low birth weight, fetal death, and miscarriage.
Delivering the Compassionate Guidance You Need
At RisCassi & Davis, P.C., we are dedicated to seeking justice for our clients. While we recognize that no amount of money can erase the harm done to the good men and women who have served us, we also know that having your day in court can ensure that your voice is heard.