Deadline Approaching for Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claims
Posted in Health & Wellness, In the news on May 8, 2024
DEADLINE TO FILE: You have until August 10, 2024, to file a claim. However, to give our office adequate time to review and file your claim before the deadline, please call 1-800-ELK-OHIO before June 30, 2024. The review is free.
Q: What is the Camp Lejeune water contamination incident, and why is it significant?
A: The Camp Lejeune water contamination incident refers to the contamination of drinking water at the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina with harmful chemicals from the 1950s through the 1980s. It’s significant because it’s one of the most severe cases of water contamination in U.S. history, impacting the health of thousands of military personnel and their families.
Q: What led to the contamination of the water at Camp Lejeune?
A: The contamination was primarily caused by leaking underground storage tanks and industrial activities on the base, which released harmful chemicals such as volatile organic compounds and heavy metals into the groundwater.
Q: What are some of the health problems experienced by individuals exposed to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune?
A: Exposed individuals have experienced a range of health problems, including cancer (such as leukemia, breast cancer, cervical, esophageal, kidney, liver, multiple myeloma, and bladder cancer), birth defects, neurological disorders, and other serious illnesses.
Q: What legal actions have been taken regarding the Camp Lejeune water contamination incident?
A: Numerous claims have been filed pursuant to the rules of the 2022 PACT (Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics) and CLJA Act the contamination, seeking compensation for the health problems and damages suffered by those exposed to the contaminated water.
Q: What is the status of the lawsuits and legal proceedings related to the Camp Lejeune water contamination incident?
A: The lawsuits and legal proceedings are ongoing. The August 10th, 2024, deadline is a hard date preventing any future claims. Some settlements have been reached, but the search for justice and compensation for those affected continues.
Q: What is the time limit for Camp Lejeune water contamination claims?
A: The Camp Lejeune lawsuit time frame allows veterans and their families to file claims until August 2024. The passage of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act in 2022 opened a 2-year window that allowed veterans and their families to take action for health issues from their time on base for the first time ever.
DEADLINE TO FILE: You have until August 10, 2024, to file a claim. However, to give our office adequate time to review and file your claim before the deadline, please call 1-800-ELK-OHIO before June 30, 2024. The review is free.
What Are Three Tips for Navigating the Camp Lejeune Deadline and Claims Process?
- Seek Legal Assistance Without Delay
- Our Elk + Elk attorneys can obtain records to corroborate your illness, lodge your Camp Lejeune claim before the deadline, guide you through your compensation options, advocate for your case during trial, and more.
- Promptly Request Military Records
- Veterans may face wait times of weeks to obtain their records, underscoring the importance of promptly submitting requests.
- Prepare for Post-Deadline Wait Times
- Even after the deadline for filing Camp Lejeune claims has elapsed, several months may pass before compensation is disbursed.
DEADLINE TO FILE: You have until August 10, 2024, to file a claim. However, to give our office adequate time to review and file your claim before the deadline, please call 1-800-ELK-OHIO before June 30, 2024. The review is free.