Were you, your spouse, or your parents assigned to Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987? Many armed services members and veterans who reside in Colorado spent time at Camp Lejeune. If you were at Lejeune for 30 days or longer and you have health issues that may be related to toxic chemicals in the Camp Lejeune water supply, our attorneys want to hear from you.

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 is an important piece of bipartisan legislation moving through Congress and expected to be signed into law by President Biden. It would allow veterans and their families who have been exposed to toxic chemicals in the Lejeune drinking water to seek significant compensation for the harm they have suffered.

Investigators found that the Camp Lejeune water was contaminated for decades with highly toxic chemicals known to cause cancer, an increased risk of birth defects, and other health problems.

The personal injury lawyers of The Wilhite Law Firm are reviewing Colorado Camp Lejeune water contamination cases in preparation for possible lawsuits. We anticipate thousands of people will file claims because of the extent of the contamination over decades. We have extensive experience in this area of the law and a true passion for demanding justice for the men and women who have worn the uniform of our nation. 

The U.S. Marine Corps discovered dangerous chemicals known as “volatile organic compounds” (VOCs) in the drinking water at Camp Lejeune in 1982. They include:

Tetrachloroethylene, aka ​​Perchloroethylene (PCE): Used in dry cleaning and metal degreasing

Trichloroethylene (TCE): Used to clean metal parts

Vinyl chloride (VC): TCE and PCE in groundwater degrade over time to become VC

Benzene: Used to make other chemicals that are used to make plastics, resins, nylon, and other synthetic fibers

Benzene, TCE, and VC are known to be cancer-causing chemicals. PCE is classified as probably carcinogenic.

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a federal public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has determined that there is sufficient evidence that exposure to the chemicals detected in the drinking water at Camp Lejeune could cause such health effects as.

Bladder Cancer

Breast Cancer

Cervical Cancer

Esophageal Cancer

Kidney Cancer

Liver Cancer

Lung Cancer

Ovarian Cancer

Stomach Cancer

Miscarriage

Multiple Myeloma and other Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Adult Leukemia

Aplastic Anemia and other Bone Marrow Conditions

Parkinson’s Disease

Renal Toxicity

Neurobehavioral Effects

Birth Defects and Birth Injuries, including low birth weight, oral cleft defects (including cleft lip, major malformations, and fetal death

You or a loved one of yours may have a claim for compensation if you lived at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune for 30 days or more from Aug. 1, 1953, to Dec. 31, 1987, and have been diagnosed with any of the health conditions listed above. You may also have a claim if your child, spouse, or parent developed a health condition and died from contamination in Camp Lejeune drinking water.

The federal legislation, as written, allows anyone exposed to water for at least 30 days from August 1, 1953, through December 31, 1987, at Camp Lejeune to bring legal action in the United States District Court to seek appropriate relief for the harm caused by exposure to the contaminated water.

Veterans and others, including those who may have suffered in-utero exposure, may file claims for compensation.

With the numerous eligible veterans and family members who are likely to seek compensation, it is important to make sure your lawsuit is accurate and well supported.

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 provides that anyone who resided or worked at Camp Lejeune or was otherwise exposed to the water at Camp Lejeune within the time period cited may seek compensation for the harm that was caused by exposure to the water.

To be successful, evidence supporting a legal claim must show that a causal relationship between exposure to the water at Camp Lejeune and the harm the plaintiff claims exists.

A claim would require medical records, military service records, or other evidence of residency, such as driver’s license, tax records, financial statements, voter registration or court documents, as well as testimony.

Compensation for claims under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 is not specified. Typical compensation in similar claims includes:

Reimbursement for past and current medical expenses

An agreement to pay future medical expenses

Reimbursement for lost income from being unable to work

Restitution for the loss of a spouse’s companionship or a parent’s guidance in a wrongful death case.

The deadline for filing a claim under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 is two years from the date it is enacted. Once the Senate and House resolve their differences over the versions of the bill passed by the two chambers, President Biden has pledged to sign the bill as part of the larger Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022, which addresses other service-related toxic exposures. 

It will require time to gather the records necessary to support your Colorado Camp Lejeune water contamination case. You should contact an attorney now to understand your rights if you have been harmed by your or your loved one’s exposure to toxic water at Camp Lejeune and should be compensated for your losses.

The personal injury attorneys The Wilhite Law Firm are currently reviewing potential claims on behalf of former military service members and others in Colorado who have been harmed by toxic drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

Call or reach us online to set up a free, no-obligation legal consultation about your eligibility for compensation. Our goal is to protect our clients’ rights and recover the full compensation they deserve for unjust harm done to them. Contact us today.

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