Were you or a loved one exposed to Contaminated Water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina?
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Sweeping new study finds cancers linked to tainted water at Camp Lejeune
A new government study revealed that individuals who lived and worked at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina during the mid-1970s and '80s are more likely to be diagnosed with certain cancers compared to those at a similar military base in California. The study, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, links the increased cancer risk to the heavily contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune, which exposed military and civilian personnel to cancer-causing chemicals from 1953 to 1985.
The study's findings may lead to an expanded list of conditions for which veterans and civilians affected by the contaminated water can receive government compensation. The research identifies male breast cancer and several other cancers not previously connected to the contamination, emphasizing the need for recognition and support for impacted individuals. The study tracked over 400,000 service members and civilians and is considered one of the largest cancer incidence cohort studies in the United States, providing valuable insights into the health effects of chemical exposure at Camp Lejeune. The data also highlights the importance of regular cancer screenings for those exposed during the contamination period.
New Legislation
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act 2022 passed the Senate on August 2, 2022.
Once President Biden signs the bill into law, anyone who resided at the base between August 1953 and December 1987 for 30 days will be capable of pursuing legal action. Victims or their surviving family members may now qualify for damages caused by this governmental negligence. Victims have sought justice for decades. Only now, after years of activism and diligence, has the bill overcome this last hurdle.
Between 1953 and 1987,
people living or working at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, were exposed to poisonous water with over 3000 times the safe exposure limits of toxic chemicals.
Hundreds of thousands of Camp Lejeune veterans, their families, and civilian employees have suffered or died from toxic chemicals being dumped and leaked into their water. Previously, victims could not pursue claims. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act allows victims who have spent 30 days at Camp Lejeune to pursue justice.
If you or someone you love has been impacted by the water contamination at Camp Lejeune, you may be entitled to compensation. Davis, Bethune & Jones will be handling cases for victims exposed to the poisonous water at Camp Lejeune. Please contact our team for a free consultation.
Check back here for updates on legislation and all news involving Camp Lejeune.
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