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Seeking Justice for Toxic Exposure: The Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Crisis

Personal Injury / July 8, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , ,

The devastating impact of the Camp Lejeune water contamination crisis has left a lasting mark on the lives of countless military service members, their families, and civilian workers. For decades, the water supply at this North Carolina Marine base was polluted with a host of toxic chemicals, exposing an estimated one million people to serious […]

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What is the Camp Lejeune Justice Corrections Act?

Personal Injury / June 24, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , ,

The U.S. Congress passed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) in August 2022, providing long-overdue relief to those affected by the decades-long contamination of the water supply at the Marine Corps base in North Carolina. This legislation, signed into law by President Biden as part of the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT)

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Securing Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims: $14.4M in Settlements So Far

Personal Injury / June 14, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , ,

For decades, the water supply at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina was contaminated with a variety of toxic chemicals, leading to devastating health consequences for thousands of exposed individuals. Now, the first wave of legal settlements for Camp Lejeune victims provides some measure of restitution to the affected community. In a

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Lawmakers Seek to Expedite Claims for Victims of Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Crisis

Personal Injury / June 4, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , ,

In a bipartisan effort to provide long-overdue justice, two members of Congress have introduced legislation to address the barriers faced by those affected by the decades-long water contamination crisis at North Carolina’s Camp Lejeune Marine Base. The newly proposed Camp Lejeune Justice Corrections Act, introduced by Representatives Greg Murphy (R-NC) and Deborah Ross (D-NC), aims

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Government Study Links Camp Lejeune Water to Additional Cancers

Personal Injury / May 21, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , ,

The investigation into the human health impact of the contaminated water supply at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune continues with a new study examining the cancer incidence among Marines and Navy personnel and civilian workers who were stationed at Camp Lejeune between October 1972 and December 1985 and were likely exposed to the contaminated drinking

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Deadline to File Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claims Quickly Approaching

Personal Injury / May 16, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , ,

The U.S. government has finally acknowledged its responsibility for the devastating health impacts caused by the contaminated water supply at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. After decades of denial and inaction, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 has opened a narrow window of opportunity for those affected to seek long-overdue compensation.

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Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claims Expected to Increase Leading Up to August 2024 Filing Deadline

Personal Injury / April 5, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , ,

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden in August 2022, has provided a ray of hope for veterans, military family members, and individuals who have suffered serious illnesses due to exposure to contaminated water at the U.S. Marine Corps training base in North Carolina. This landmark legislation has opened a

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Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit: A Step Toward Settlement

Personal Injury / March 22, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , ,

The U.S. government is one step closer to settling thousands of claims alleging illnesses and deaths related to the contaminated water supply at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Between the years 1953 and 1987, the water supply at Camp Lejeune was contaminated with toxic chemicals, causing severe health issues for veterans and their family members.

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Judges Rule on Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuits: No Jury Trials

Personal Injury / March 1, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , ,

Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps Base in North Carolina, has been at the center of a legal battle regarding water contamination and the resulting health issues faced by military personnel and their families. In a recent ruling, four U.S. District Court judges have determined that victims of past water contamination at Camp Lejeune are not

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