The USMC, which is responsible for the military bases in North Carolina, launched a registration and notification program for those who were residents of Camp Lejeune. The USMC also signed the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act, which required the Department of Navy to conduct a health survey of Camp Lejeune residents. Laura Jones, a former resident of Camp Lejeune, was the first person to file a toxic water lawsuit against the US government. She alleged that her exposure to toxic water caused her to develop non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

How to Know About Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Exposure Lawsuit

Those who were exposed to contaminated water while serving at Camp Lejeune should consult a lawyer who specializes in these cases. The law firm offers free consultations to individuals who want to file a claim. You will need to provide details of your exposure to toxic water at Camp Lejeune, the date you were diagnosed with a disease, any medical treatment you have received, and the impact of exposure to the contaminated water on your life.

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) recently published a report that linked chemicals in the Camp Lejeune drinking water to a number of illnesses, including cancer. The ATSDR report identified more than three dozen diseases linked to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. As a result, victims of the toxic water exposure on base at Camp Lejeune may have a claim for compensation under the new law.