Parkinson’s disease and Camp Lejeune

Over one million people, who were present at Camp Lejeune (North Caroline) between 1953 and 1987, may have been exposed to toxic substances in the water.  There are various health issues, including Parkinson’s disease, believed to be related to this exposure. You may be entitled to financial compensation.

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People Who May Have Been Exposed Include:

  • Veterans
  • Family Members
  • Employees
  • Other

Related Health Issues May Include:

  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Bladder, Breast, Ovarian cancer
  • Kidney, Liver, Lung, Stomach Cancer
  • Esophageal Cancer, Hodgkin Lymphoma
  • Multiple Myeloma and Myelodysplastic syndromes
  • Adult Leukemia
  • ALS
  • Renal toxicity
  • Birth defects and injuries
  • Miscarriage
  • Neurobehavioral Effects

Years of Known Exposure

Must have been present for at least 30 consecutive days from the years 1953 – 1987

How Toxic Chemicals Contaminated the Water Supply

Camp Lejeune’s drinking water is obtained from groundwater pumped from a freshwater aquifer. Chemicals and more than 70 volatile organic compounds either leaked or were dumped into the ground and made their way into the aquifer.

Groundwater is pumped through numerous base wells located near the water treatment plants.

Untreated water begins to process of mineral removal, particle removal through filtration, chlorination to protect against microbial contamination, and the addition of fluoride.

After this process, treated water is stored in ground and elevated storage reservoirs.

Treated water is pumped from reservoirs to needed facilities (offices, hospitals, schools, etc.). Residents drank, bathed, and cleaned with this water. The Naval Hospital, unknowingly, used tainted water to treat patients.

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FAQs

The City of Jacksonville is the commercial hub of Onslow County and home to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Camp Lejeune is a Marine Corps base camp training facility located in Eastern North Carolina. It supports Marine Corps commands, a Navy command, and a Coast Guard command. This “Home of Expeditionary Forces in Readiness” is home to the largest concertation of Marines and sailors in the world.

Water contamination at Camp Lejeune was caused by spills or leaks from underground storage tanks, waste disposal sites, businesses, and more. Several Volatile Organic Compounds were found in the drinking water, including dry-cleaning solvents, degreasers, and nearly 70 other hazardous chemicals.

Exposure to contaminated water can occur in several ways. Four of the main ways include: drinking water, bathing, using contaminated water to clean, cooking with tainted water.

Congress has recently passed a Camp Lejeune Justice Act, meaning it will soon likely be passed by the Senate and President. This will allow victims, who meet qualifying criteria, to pursue legal action. This act will initiate a mass tort lawsuit in the U.S District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Please complete the survey to see if you qualify, and our legal team will get to work on collecting the necessary documents and evidence to present your case.

Currently, it is too soon to estimate what a typical settlement amount may be. If the Camp Lejeune Justice Act passes more detailed information on payments will become available over time.

Exact settlement amounts will vary by individual case and would be based upon proximity and time spent on the base, injuries sustained, medical diagnosis, financial impact, emotional damages, and more.

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