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Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawyer in Portland, Oregon

The Law Offices of Jon Friedman in Portland, Oregon was founded in September 1984. Since, our personal injury attorneys have represented thousands of people in obtaining a complete and fair resolution of their claim against the negligent party responsible for causing their injuries.

Recently, we have turned our attention to the East Coast of the U.S., as we assist our fellow Oregonians with filing Camp Lejeune toxic water claims in North Carolina.

According to Veterans Data Central, there are currently over 283,000 veterans living in. Some of these brave men and women have lived or worked at Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987.

Over one million people lived or worked at the base during this time, and tens of thousands have suffered from Camp Lejeune water contamination health issues. If you are a military veteran, family member, or civilian who lived or worked on the base between 1952 and 1987 for at least 30 days and were exposed to its contaminated water, you may be eligible to file a claim against the U.S. government.

Here is what you need to know, and how the Law Offices of Jon Friedman can help.

What is the Origin of the Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Claims?

From 1953 to 1987, the water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina contained volatile organic compounds that were stored underground at the base for decades, impacting the lives of tens of thousands of our armed forces and their families, including known carcinogens at up to 280 times the standard safety level.

The environmental study determined four core chemicals and 70 secondary chemicals were identified in the water including trichloroethylene (TCE), tetrachloroethylene (PCE), vinyl chloride (VC), and benzene.

Exposure to these toxins — through drinking, cooking, bathing, or cleaning with the contaminated water — has caused health complications to those who were living and working on Camp Lejeune, including a variety of cancer diagnoses, Parkinson’s disease, birth defects, stillbirths, infertility, miscarriages, and other ailments.

The Camp Lejeune lawsuit was made possible when the U.S. Senate passed the Honoring Our PACT Act to improve healthcare and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, which included the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. The latter allows those impacted from living and working on the base to exercise their constitutional right to seek legal action against the U.S. government for toxic water exposure.

With the passing of the newest legislation, family members, caretakers, civilians, and veterans who lived and worked at Camp Lejeune can seek reparations outside of Veterans Affairs (VA), which was previously their only recourse to recover benefits and compensation for family members’ out-of-pocket medical costs.

Now, victims can seek compensation via the judicial system without the U.S. government asserting previously specified immunity.

Who is Eligible to File a Camp Lejeune Injury or Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act allows military veterans, their family members, and civilians who lived or worked at the base between 1952 and 1987 for at least 30 days and who were exposed to its contaminated water to file a claim against the U.S. government.

Adults who lived on Camp Lejeune as children and suffered from toxic water exposure may also seek reparations, as well as primary caretakers, including spouses and children of the individuals directly exposed, on behalf of the poisoned.

Even those without one of the presumptive illnesses may still have a claim.

Camp Lejeune water contamination settlements are decided in the courts and paid to victims through the Treasury Judgment Fund issued by the U.S. Treasury Department.

Contact Our Camp Lejeune Civil Litigation Attorneys in Oregon for Help Today

If you or a loved one has suffered illnesses, injuries, or other health problems because of your exposure to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, contact our skilled civil litigation attorneys at the Law Offices of Jon Friedman in Portland, Oregon today by calling (503) 242-1440 to discuss your eligibility to file a claim during a free consultation.

You do not have to currently live in North Carolina to pursue a Camp Lejeune claim. We can help outline your eligibility and provide the legal guidance you need to join the fight.

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