Here is a brief overview of the Camp LeJeune litigation
Traverse City, MI - Camp LeJeune is a military base in North Carolina. There have been a number of problems at the base related to the water contamination that occurred over the course of several years. Because this water contamination issue has been found to cause cancer and other serious health problems, people who were stationed at the base during a certain time frame are eligible to take legal action against the government through civil lawsuits. It is estimated that several hundred thousand people were likely affected in total during the course of those years. Now those people are eligible for compensation with the assistance of lawyers.
Events at the base
There was evidence that numerous problems affected the water supply during the time period in question. This included dry cleaning chemicals that were dumped into drains near the base, fuel tanks that were stored underground which started to leak into the groundwater, and chemicals used for cleaning machinery also ended up in the water. These chemicals contain volatile organic compounds, which are known to cause cancer and other health issues, including fatalities. What made the situation even worse was that the government had known about these issues for several years before the contamination problems were disclosed to the public.
How much compensation is available to those who were affected?
Congress has set aside funding that is being used to those who can prove that they were present at Camp LeJeune between 1953 and 1957. The bills that are related to the funding are called the PACT Act and the Camp LeJeune Justice Act. Like other civil lawsuits tied to accidents and injuries, compensation can vary based on the individual person’s health problems and other relevant factors, which is why legal advice is necessary to get a more accurate estimate of the potential compensation available.
Who needs to contact a lawyer
Anyone who spent time in or around Camp LeJeune can speak with a lawyer to address their concerns. As a general rule, those who want to take action should try to build a case with an attorney that shows how a health problem or other injury was caused by the water contamination at the base.
More information about the Camp LeJeune lawsuits
Neumann Law Group is a firm that handles various kinds of injury and accident cases in the Traverse City area. Their attorneys are available to meet with people who are considering a lawsuit.
USAttorneys.com is a service that works with people who need to find a lawyer in their area. Anyone who needs a referral to a local attorney can call 800-672-3103 for assistance.
Firm contact info:
300 E Front St. #445, Traverse City, MI 49684
231-221-0050
www.neumannlawgroup.com
