What is the Value of my Camp Lejeune Claim?

On August 2, 2022, the U.S. Senate voted to pass the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, which allows victims and family members who suffered as a result of contaminated water at Camp Lejeune to file a lawsuit against the U.S. government. The CLJA is part of The Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, which was signed into law by President Biden on August 10, 2022.

In order to be eligible for a Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit:

• You or your deceased family member must have been at Camp Lejeune during the contamination period (August 1, 1953 to December 31, 1987) for at least 30 days.
• You were injured by, or your loved one passed away from one of the medical conditions identified by the VA as resulting from exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
• You or the decedent you are suing on behalf of was not dishonorably discharged from the military.

As Camp Lejeune injury claims involve a federal entity, there are many rules and regulations that you will need to comply with. The lawyers of Normandie can guide you through these steps and ensure that you are properly compensated for your harm and suffering.

At this point, it’s too early in the Camp Lejeune lawsuit process to say what an average payment would be for these cases. Additionally, there are too many factors that are individual to each person, like the extent of their injuries, their long-term health complications, and their level of emotional distress due to their illness. However, we know that mass torts involving gross negligence and toxic chemical exposure are generally high value cases.

Many of the health conditions associated with water contamination at Camp Lejeune, such as cancer and Parkinson’s disease, cause serious, long-term health complications that are expensive to treat. They may also take away your ability to work, take care of your family, or engage in activities you enjoyed prior to your illness. All these losses are factored into a settlement, which for these cases, may be in the range of $150,000 to $750,000. Of course, some payments will be lower, perhaps in the 5-figure range, but others may have values that exceed $1 million. To discuss your case with one of our attorneys and learn what you may be able to recover, give us a call at our office.

Your settlement will consist of various damages that you are entitled to for the harm you’ve suffered. For example, if you are someone who developed a disease from being exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, you may be able to recover:

• Medical expenses
• Disability benefits
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Legal fees

On the other hand, you may be claiming funds on behalf of someone that passed away from the effects of water contamination at Camp Lejeune. In that case, you may be eligible to receive:

• Funeral expenses
• Medical bills left behind by the decedent
• Loss of expected income
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium
• VA survivor benefits
• Attorney’s fees

The amount for each of these damages will depend on many details that are unique to your own Camp Lejeune injury or wrongful death case. When you speak with one of our attorneys, they will verify the specific damages you are entitled to and help you determine a fair amount to ask for. Then, they will fight tirelessly to recover the maximum payout for you and your loved ones.

We can’t guarantee how fast your case will settle, as there are factors that are beyond our control. However, we believe that a good number of cases will be settled within 6 to 8 months of initiating an injury claim. Public sentiment is clearly in favor of the veterans and their family members at this point, and we expect that the U.S. government is eager to pay out these cases as soon as possible. Unfortunately, there will be situations that cannot be resolved between the claimant and the federal agency in charge of these cases. In these types of situations, the recovery process may take two years or longer.

There is a strict deadline for how long you have to file a Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit. Whether you are the injured victim or lost a family member to a qualifying illness, you have until August 10, 2024 (two years from the signing of the PACT Act) to file a claim for monetary damages. If you do not file your lawsuit in time, you may permanently lose your chance to sue for compensation, even if you have a strong case. To ensure that you meet the statute of limitations for a Camp Lejeune injury claim, please contact us right away.

Our lawyers are here to answer all your questions regarding the Camp Lejeune recovery process, including how much you could receive from a lawsuit against the federal government. With our many years of experience in complex injury claims, you can trust in our ability to recover a fair settlement. As a sign of appreciation for your trust, we will offer you a Zero fee guarantee. Under this policy, we never make a cent unless you do, meaning that the only way we get paid is by winning your case. In essence, you have nothing to lose by taking some time to speak with one of our attorneys.

If you’re interested in learning more about your rights and legal options, contact us today and schedule a free case review.

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