Lawyer for Kidney Cancer Camp Lejeune Lawsuit

Kidney cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in your kidneys, which eventually forms into a mass of tissue, known as a tumor. As the tumor grows, it can spread to other organs and cause a number of serious symptoms, including:

• Blood in your urine
• High blood pressure
• Constant fatigue
• Pain in the area where your kidneys are located
• A mass / lump in your kidney area
• Loss of appetite
• Sudden weight loss
• Fevers
• Bone pain
• High calcium levels
• Anemia

As with any cancer, early detection is the key to a successful recovery, so make sure to see a doctor right away if you experience any of these symptoms. There are many biological and environmental risk factors that can increase your likelihood of developing kidney cancer. One possible cause is long-term exposure to carcinogens like tetrachloroethylene, benzene, and vinyl chloride. These chemicals were consistently leaked into the groundwater at Camp Lejeune military base and ingested by over one million people. If you were one of these people who later developed kidney cancer, you may be eligible for a lawsuit against the U.S. government.

The first step you will need to take is making sure that you are eligible for a lawsuit under the provisions of the PACT Act. To participate in the Camp Lejeune kidney cancer recovery process, you must prove the following:

• You lived or worked at Camp Lejeune for 30 days or more during the years of 1953 and 1987. 
• You are the family member of a former Camp Lejeune resident / worker who passed away from kidney cancer due to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
• You or your loved one did not receive a dishonorable discharge from the military.

Most of the claimants will be former military members, but you do not have to be a veteran to file a Camp Lejeune lawsuit. 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.

Once you determine your eligibility, you will need to find evidence to support your case and submit a claim with the applicable federal agency. This is where we can be of help, with our many years of experience in personal injury lawsuits. To get started on a Camp Lejeune kidney cancer claim, contact our office and schedule a free consultation.

Because Camp Lejeune water contamination cases involve the U.S. government, you will need to file your lawsuit with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. The filing process for these claims is different than the standard personal injury lawsuit that you would file in your own state. Thus, it’s in your best interest to work with an attorney who can file your lawsuit according to the terms of the PACT Act. Our lawyers are here to assist you and recover the damages you are entitled to.

Due to the serious nature of kidney cancer and its effects on the body, these are expected to be high value cases. It’s too early to say what these claims are worth on average, but we’ve had a good number of previous kidney cancer settlements that were in the range of $150,000 to $750,000. Some cases exceeded $1 million due to the severity of injuries and its long-term impact on the victim’s life. However, each case has its own set of factors that will determine the amount that can be recovered.

Currently, there is no class action lawsuit for Camp Lejeune kidney cancer victims, but it’s possible there will be in the near future considering that over one million people were exposed to high levels of toxins in the water supply. We can help you initiate a class action or join a future lawsuit with others who are suffering from complications that are similar to yours. However, it may be a better choice to go ahead and file a lawsuit on your own. There are benefits to each of these options, so please take some time to discuss your case with one of our attorneys.

The statute of limitations for a Camp Lejeune lawsuit is two years from the signing date of the PACT Act, which is August 10, 2022. That means you have until August 10, 2024 to pursue a claim for monetary damages if your kidney cancer was caused by toxins in the water at Camp Lejeune. Victims who are diagnosed with kidney cancer in the future have two years from the date of diagnosis to file a lawsuit.

Two years may sound like a lot of time, but the Camp Lejeune recovery process begins with the filing of an injury claim. The federal agency in charge has 6 months to review your claim and offer you a settlement or deny your request for damages. If your claim is rejected or the agency fails to get back to you by the 6-month deadline, you can go ahead and file a lawsuit with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. To ensure that there is enough time to file a lawsuit, contact us right away to get started on a Camp Lejeune kidney cancer diagnosis claim.

Our goal here at DTLA is to settle these cases within 6 to 8 months of submitting an injury claim. We believe this is a fair estimate based on settlement timelines for similar cases against government agencies. On the other hand, there will be cases that cannot be settled through the claims process and will need to proceed to a lawsuit. In so, it may take two years or more to recover your payment, especially if your case has to be tried in front of a judge and jury. Our lawyers are with you every step of the way, no matter how long it takes to recover your damages. If you have further questions regarding the amount of time it may take to settle your case, don’t hesitate to give us a call.

It’s unacceptable that negligence by military officials was tolerated for so long concerning the contaminated water supply at Camp Lejeune. Countless lives were devastated, or even lost, due to the government’s refusal to protect the safety and well-being of Camp Lejeune residents and workers. Finally, these victims and their surviving family members will receive compensation for the harm they’ve suffered.

The lawyers of DTLA look forward to advising you and fighting for your damages in a kidney cancer Camp Lejeune lawsuit. All you have to do is schedule a free case review, where we can address all your question and concerns. If you decide to hire one of our attorneys, you pay nothing upfront with our Zero fee guarantee. The only way we get paid is by wining your case, and if we don’t win, you won’t be responsible for a single penny of our legal fees. A Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit attorney is waiting to speak with you, so please call our office at your earliest convenience.

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