En water supply at Camp Lejeune military base was contaminated for over 30 years by several toxic chemicals:

• Tricloroetileno (TCE)
• Tetracloroetileno (PCE o PERC)
• Cloruro de vinilo
• Benceno

Diversas fuentes son responsables de que estas sustancias químicas acabaran en el agua de pozo. Por ejemplo, se produjo una fuga de benceno de los depósitos de combustible que acabó llegando a las aguas subterráneas. Los disolventes industriales como el PCE y el PERC fueron eliminados incorrectamente por una empresa cercana. Independientemente de la fuente, el resultado final fue que muchas personas resultaron heridas o fallecieron por la exposición a estas sustancias químicas entre 1953 y 1987.

Una enfermedad que se ha relacionado con el agua contaminada de Camp Lejeune es el cáncer de hígado. Aunque muchos casos de cáncer de hígado están causados por factores naturales, algunas personas desarrollan la enfermedad por estar expuestas a productos químicos como el benceno y el cloruro de vinilo. Más de un millón de personas en Camp Lejeune estuvieron expuestas a estas sustancias químicas y sufrieron las devastadoras consecuencias del cáncer de hígado.

Para poder reclamar en virtud de la Ley PACT, debe cumplir los siguientes requisitos:

• Usted o su ser querido deben haber estado en Camp Lejeune entre el 1 de agosto de 1953 y el 31 de diciembre de 1987 durante al menos 30 días.
• Usted o un miembro de su familia ha desarrollado cáncer de hígado por estar expuesto a sustancias químicas tóxicas en el suministro de agua.
• Usted, o el difunto en cuyo nombre presenta la solicitud, no recibió una baja deshonrosa del ejército.

El último requisito es para los ex miembros del servicio, pero no es necesario ser ex militar para solicitar una indemnización. La Ley de Justicia de Camp Lejeune permite a cualquier persona que haya vivido o trabajado en la base entre el 1 de agosto de 1953 y el 31 de diciembre de 1987 durante al menos 30 días, haya estado expuesta al agua contaminada y haya sufrido lesiones, presentar una reclamación contra el gobierno estadounidense.

Where is the Lawsuit Filed in California?

All Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuits must be filed with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. However, you must submit an injury claim with the appropriate federal agency and wait for a response. If you claim is denied or you don’t hear back from the agency by the end of 6 months, you can proceed with a lawsuit against the federal government. There are many other considerations you must be aware of in order to succeed in a Camp Lejeune liver cancer lawsuit. Our lawyers in california can explain your rights and take the necessary steps to recover your damages.

Please note that these are estimates based on previous settlements involving liver cancer and chronic liver disease. One of our attorneys in California can advise you on the approximate value of your Camp Lejeune liver cancer claim during a free consultation.

¿Cuánto se tarda en resolver estos casos?

Camp Lejeune injury victims have waited long enough for justice, and we know how eager you are to receive your payment. Unfortunately, there are potentially hundreds of thousands of claims that will need to be processed, so recovering your settlement won’t be a quick process. Based on our experience with cases involving government agencies, we believe that the majority of these claims will be settled in 6 to 8 months. But it’s inevitable that some cases are much more complicated than others. Depending on the complexities in your claim, it may take 2 years or more to recover your payment.

¿Debo unirme a una demanda colectiva o debo presentar mi propia demanda individual?

Choosing between an individual lawsuit and a class action is a big decision that should not be made without consulting an attorney. While there’s no currently no class action on these cases, we expect to see one in the near future due to the potential number of claimants with injuries similar to yours. We can advise you of the benefits of each legal action and help you make the choice for you and your loved ones. The important thing is to seek legal advice as soon as possible, as there is a strict timeline on how long you have to file a Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit in California.

¿Existe un plazo para presentar una demanda - unirse a una demanda colectiva?

All Camp Lejeune injury or wrongful death lawsuits must be filed within two years of August 10, 2022, which is the signing date of the PACT Act. Statute of limitations is rarely waived in these types of cases, meaning if you miss the two-year deadline, you are unlikely to be eligible for a claim. That’s why it’s essential to speak with one of our attorneys and start the process for a Camp Lejeune liver cancer diagnosis claim. We will take immediate action on your case and fight for the maximum payment you and your family deserve.

The Personal Injury Lawyers of DTLA in California

Here at DTLA Law Group inj California, we understand the agony of living with a severe illness, and the injustice of not being able to take action against the party that caused you harm. These are the burdens that Camp Lejeune injury victims have been dealing with for many years. Finally, these individuals and their family members will have their day in court. But the process to recover monetary damages through a Camp Lejeune lawsuit has plenty of challenges, which is where we can be of help. Our lawyers in California have many years of experience in personal injury, mass torts, and class action lawsuits. We are confident in our ability to fight for you and the settlement you deserve.

If you’re concerned about the cost of working with our law firm, that won’t be a problem since we offer a Contingency Fee Arrangement. This is a contingency agreement where all our fees are deferred until the end of your case. In short, we don’t make a cent unless you do, so there’s no risk in giving us a call and finding out about the legal options that are available to you. To get started on a Camp Lejeune liver cancer claim, contact our office as soon as possible.

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