DuPage County Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Injury Lawyers

Lombard Personal Injury Attorneys Helping Families Receive Compensation Under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act

The U.S. Marine Corps operates a base in North Carolina known as Camp Lejeune. For many years, the water on this base was contaminated with chemicals that have been linked to serious health problems. If you or a loved one served at Camp Lejeune and developed an illness as a result of the water contamination, you may be entitled to compensation under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act.

At Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices, our attorneys believe in providing legal help and representation for those who have suffered harm due to the negligence of others. We know the sacrifices that members of the military make to defend the rights and freedoms of people in the United States, and we want to make sure they and their families will have the resources they need to address serious injuries or illnesses they have suffered. For those who were exposed to toxic substances while serving or living on or near a military base, we are prepared to fight to secure financial compensation.

Water Contamination Injuries at Camp Lejeune

Camp Lejeune was originally founded in the 1940s, and it has served as a training facility for the Marine Corps for over 80 years. During this time, tens of thousands of personnel have been stationed at the base, and many have lived there along with members of their families. Unfortunately, for much of the history of Camp Lejeune, people residing on or around the base were likely to have used water that was contaminated by toxic substances.

One of the main sources of water contamination at Camp Lejeune was a dry cleaning facility that did not dispose of chemicals properly. However, dangerous chemicals may have also entered the water supply due to burn pits on the base, chemicals used in fire-fighting training, leaks in fuel tanks, and other types of industrial waste.

The contamination of water at Camp Lejeune was discovered in the 1980s, and steps were taken to correct the issue and prevent further exposure to toxic substances. However, the problems with water contamination stretched back to the 1950s, meaning that tens of thousands of people may have been exposed to toxic substances during that time. The chemicals in the water may have led to a large number of serious health conditions, including:

• Multiple types of cancer, including lung, kidney, liver, bladder, breast, brain, prostate, and ovarian cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and leukemia
• Disorders affecting the immune system
• Neurological disorders, including short-term memory problems, attention deficit disorder, and Parkinson's disease
• Renal disease and kidney failure
• Reproductive issues, including infertility, miscarriages, and severe birth defects
• Mood disorders such as depression and anxiety

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022

In many cases, people who were exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune have experienced serious health conditions, and they have not always been able to receive the proper compensation to cover medial expenses, disabilities, and other ways they have been affected. While some have qualified for military disability benefits, others have had difficulty securing the financial compensation they need to pay for medical treatments and other expenses.

In order to help those who were affected by water contamination at Camp Lejeune, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act was passed in 2022. This law provides benefits to Marines, former Marines, and family members who suffered harm due to toxic chemical exposure at Camp Lejeune. People who lived on or near the base between 1953 and 1987 may take legal action to pursue financial compensation for injuries or illnesses that may be linked to the substances that were present in the base's water supply during this period. To qualify, a person will need to show that they resided at Camp Lejeune for 30 days. People who can pursue compensation include members of the military, their family members who lived with them, or even children of mothers who were exposed to toxic chemicals while pregnant.

Contact Our Naperville Camp Lejeune Injury Attorneys

If you or a loved one has suffered from an illness or injury that may be linked to exposure to toxic substances in the water supply at Camp Lejeune, it is important to seek legal help as soon as possible. Even if you have previously been denied disability benefits or have known about injuries caused by contaminated water for multiple years, you may be able to take legal action to recover compensation within the statute of limitations defined in the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, which is two years after the law was passed. At Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices, our knowledgeable and experienced personal injury lawyers can guide you through every step of the legal process, ensuring that you have the best possible chance of securing the compensation you need and deserve. Contact us today at 630-932-9100 to arrange a free consultation.