Camp Lejeune Claims

Between 1953 and 1987, the water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune was contaminated with industrial solvents, benzene, vinyl chloride, and other harmful chemicals recognized by the Environmental Protection AGENCY (“EPA”) as carcinogens with the potential to cause cancer. Servicemembers, civilian workers, and families used this contaminated water for drinking, cooking, bathing, and other everyday activities. As a result, many have suffered from various cancers, diseases, and disorders.

If you or someone you know worked for more than 30 days at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune between 1953-1987, you may be entitled to compensation if exposure to carcinogenic, contaminated water at Camp Lejeune led to cancer and other illnesses. The United States government has allocated $2 billion dollars to those who have been harmed. Additionally, attorneys representing Camp Lejeune plaintiffs in North Carolina federal court are asserting their right to a jury trial pursuant to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. We at Rightful Legal help our clients injured in accidents, and sometimes, such as in this case, we team with other personal injury firms to assist in Mass Tort claims.

On September 6, 2023, the United States government announced an “Elective Option” to settle specific claims arising from Camp Lejeune water contamination. Settlement amounts depend on how long the claimant was exposed to the contaminated water. For example, those exposed for 30 days qualify for the lowest amount in the respective tier while those exposed for 5 years or more qualify for the highest amount. Families whose loved ones died from a Tier 1 or 2 medical condition because of water contamination are eligible to receive a $100,000 wrongful death payment.

Tier 1 medical conditions qualify for settlements between $100,000 - $450,000 and include the following:

• Kidney, bladder, and liver cancer
• Leukemia
• Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Tier 2 medical conditions qualify for settlements between $100,000 - $400,000 and include the following:

• Parkinson’s disease
• Kidney and end-stage renal disease
• Multiple myeloma
• Systemic scleroderma
• Systemic sclerosis

If you chose not to take an “Elective Option”, you may be entitled to compensation including:

• Past and future medical bills
• Disability benefits
• Survivor benefits (for the loss of a family member)

If you or someone you know has developed cancer or other diseases or disorders because of exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, please contact Rightful Legal for a free consultation.