Chemicals, Contamination, & Compensation

Chemicals, Contamination, & Compensation

Where it Began

The Camp Lejeune water contamination problem occurred at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina, from 1953 to 1987. During that time, United States Marine Corps personnel and families at the base bathed in and ingested tap water contaminated with harmful chemicals. Tests showed that the water had contaminant levels between 240 to 3,400 times over what’s considered safe today.

What Exactly Was in the Water?

The main chemicals involved in the contamination were volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including:

Perchloroethylene (PCE): A chemical used in dry cleaning.
Trichloroethylene (TCE): A cleaning agent for metal parts.
Vinyl chloride: A chemical building block for making various plastic products.
Benzene: A component found in crude oil and gasoline.

Related Illnesses and Symptoms

The chemicals contaminating the groundwater at Camp Lejeune have been linked to many health problems including the below:

Kidney Cancer
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Multiple Myeloma
Leukemias
Liver Cancer
Parkinson’s Disease
Kidney Disease
Scleroderma/Systemic Sclerosis
Cardiac Birth Defects
Lung Cancer
Breast Cancer
Birth Defects

ALS
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Bile Duct Cancer
Brain Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Intestinal Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Death
Many Other Conditions

Areas of Compensation

If you’ve suffered injuries due to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and filed an administrative claim, you might be eligible to receive compensation for the following:

Medical bills
Pain and suffering
Lost wages
Loss of companionship, consortium, enjoyment of life, and earning capacity
Permanent disability
Other compensatory damages

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Chemicals, Contamination, & Compensation

Where it Began

What Exactly Was in the Water?

From 1953 to 1987, Camp Lejeune’s tap water for drinking and bathing was contaminated with toxic chemicals.

Related Illnesses and Symptoms

Areas of Compensation

Compensation may include medical bills and future treatment related to exposure.

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Chemicals, Contamination, & Compensation

Where it Began

What Exactly Was in the Water?

From 1953 to 1987, Camp Lejeune’s tap water for drinking and bathing was contaminated with toxic chemicals.

Related Illnesses and Symptoms

Areas of Compensation

Compensation may include medical bills and future treatment related to exposure.

Meet Our Camp Lejeune Attorneys

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