How long did I need to be at Camp Lejeune to File a Lawsuit?

The required amount of time spent at Camp Lejeune to participate in the claims process is at least 30 days. Additionally, you must have been at Camp Lejeune during the period of contamination, which was from August 1, 1953 to December 31, 1987. Finally, you must not have been dishonorably discharged from the U.S. military, as these individuals are unlikely to qualify for a claim.

If you were a military member, contractor, employee, or civilian who meets these qualifications, you may be able to sue the federal government for monetary compensation. One of our attorneys can advise you of your rights and file an injury claim for your economic and emotional damages.

Yes, you can file a claim even if you were not living at Camp Lejeune military base during the contamination period. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act allows anyone who lived or worked at the base from August 1, 1953, to December 31, 1987, for at least 30 days, exposed to the contaminated water and suffered injuries, to file a claim against the U.S. government. If you’re uncertain of your right to claim monetary damages, please take some time to speak with one of our attorneys. We can verify your eligibility and take immediate action to recover your payment.

Yes, you can file a lawsuit if your family member died from health complications due to their exposure to contaminants in the water at Camp Lejeune. Your family member must have lived at, worked at, or visited Camp Lejeune military base for at least 30 days during the period of August 1, 1953, to December 31, 1987. They must have died from one of the health conditions identified by the VA, and they must not have been dishonorably discharged from the military.

The laws governing claims for surviving family members are complicated with these cases, and it’s in your best interest to consult an experienced attorney. Our lawyers are standing by to assist you, so please contact us as soon as possible.

Before you can sue the federal government for the harm you suffered at Camp Lejeune, you will need to submit a claim to the Judge Advocate General’s Corps of the U.S. Navy (JAG). Within 6 months, the agency will approve your request for damages and offer you a settlement. Or, they will deny your claim, which will allow you to proceed with a lawsuit. You can also file a lawsuit if it’s been 6 months and the agency has not responded to your claim for compensation.

Unlike the average personal injury case, all Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuits must be filed with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. There are many rules governing the filing process for these cases, which is why you should work with a law firm that’s experienced in civil lawsuits against a federal agency. The lawyers of DTLA have the skill and knowledge you need to succeed in a Camp Lejeune water contamination claim.

Eligible claimants have two years from the date the PACT Act was signed in order to pursue a claim for compensation. That means those who are have been diagnosed with an illness such as cancer, Parkinson’s disease, female infertility, etc., due to their stay at Camp Lejeune have a two-year window starting from August 10, 2022. But what if you were at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days during 1953 to 1987, but you have not been diagnosed with an illness yet? In that case, you have two years to file a claim starting from the date when you are officially diagnosed. If you are requesting damages on behalf of a deceased family member, you have two years from the date of signing (August 10, 2022) to file a lawsuit.

In order to provide an approximate value for you case, we would need to get a sense of all the financial and emotional losses you have suffered from being exposed to toxic chemicals in the water at Camp Lejeune. However, it’s clear that there will be great variations in what victims will receive. Settlements on the lower end may be anywhere from $25,000 to $50,000, while higher settlements can easily exceed $1 million.

Higher case values are expected for claimants with severe health conditions like liver cancer, kidney cancer, and Parkinson’s disease. We also expect high settlements for wrongful death claims, since you are factoring in the totality of a family’s losses due to the victim’s premature death. It’s quite possible that these settlements will be in the range of $250,000 to $1 million or more.

It’s estimated that over 1 million people were exposed to dangerous chemicals in the water supply at Camp Lejeune. That means the U.S. government may be dealing with hundreds of thousands of claims in the upcoming months. With that in mind, it’s likely that they will want to settled these cases as quickly as possible.

It’s always our goal here at DTLA to bring you your payment in the shortest amount of time. We anticipate that the majority of Camp Lejeune cases will be settled within 6 to 8 months of filing a claim. However, your case timeline is affected by many factors, including the severity of your injuries, the damages you are seeking, and the federal agency’s willingness to negotiate a fair settlement. As a result, some cases may take 2 or more years to settle.

At DTLA Law Group, we know the dilemma that many injury victims and their families face when they’re seeking justice for the harm they’ve suffered. They know that an experienced personal injury or wrongful death attorney is critical to ensuring a successful outcome in their case. However, the cost of legal representation is not something most people can afford.

That’s why we are proud to offer the Zero fee guarantee, which makes all our services free to our clients. There is nothing for you to pay in order to hire one of our attorneys. All our fees are deferred until we recover your Camp Lejeune settlement, as our law firm works on contingency. In fact, the only way we get paid is if you get paid, so if we don’t win your case, you won’t be responsible for any of our expenses.

In short, there is no risk to you by giving us a call and finding out your rights as a Camp Lejeune water contamination victim. Contact our office and schedule a free case evaluation.

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