Supporting Victims of Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Exposure in Corpus Christi

Last year, it became possible for anyone injured by the contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune to pursue a lawsuit against the United States government. For years, however, many people—military servicemembers and civilians alike—lived with severe impairments from their exposure during the time they lived or worked at Camp Lejeune. Moreover, these people had very few options for recourse.

The Corpus Christi lawyers at Carabin Shaw are prepared to help any Texan affected by one of the worst cases of water contamination in the country’s history. If you’re enduring the consequences of exposure and want to learn more about possible legal actions, call our toll-free number 800-862-1260. Our Spanish- and English-speaking staff is available 24/7 to help you set up a free initial consultation and case review.

The 2022 Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) is the government’s response to the victims, experts, and allies who argued that Camp Lejeune officials’ negligence caused the water crisis. Before President Biden signed the act, victims couldn’t even pursue lawsuits. This is because their injuries or knowledge of exposure developed after North Carolina’s 10-year statute of repose, which refers to the timeframe during which legal action is allowed.

Some eligible veterans have been able to seek benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), but the list of VA-covered conditions is limited. In addition, awarded benefits are frequently insufficient, and non-military members aren’t eligible though they’ve also suffered.

Through the CLJA, anyone who meets the following conditions can sue the U.S. government:

• Exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune for 30 days or more, including veterans who already receive disability benefits, civilians, military dependents, and babies in utero
• In contact with toxins between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987
• Diagnosed with any illness associated with chemical exposure

A qualified lawyer can help you prove the causal link between your time at Camp Lejeune and the deterioration of your health.

Ample scientific evidence now shows that the Camp Lejeune contaminated water might have caused or exacerbated the following diseases:

• Bladder cancer
• Blood cancers such as adult leukemia and other rare disorders
• Breast cancer
• Esophageal cancer
• Female infertility
• Kidney cancer and other kidney damage
• Liver cancer and fatty liver disease
• Lung cancer
• Miscarriages
• Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
• Parkinson’s disease
• Scleroderma, an autoimmune disease

In addition, you might experience neurobehavioral effects, an umbrella term for conditions that affect your behaviors by disrupting your nervous system regulation. Though these disorders are notoriously harder to prove, supporting victims of Camp Lejeune toxic water exposure in Corpus Christi requires acknowledgement of all types of distress caused by that exposure.

For instance, various studies suggest the following neurobehavioral consequences:

• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Chronic fatigue
• Dementia
• Insomnia
• Learning disorders
• Memory and concentration deficits
• Motor problems
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

These conditions might have severe and far-reaching impacts on your quality of life.

For your Camp Lejeune case, your attorney maximizes your compensation by identifying all the damages related to your diagnoses. Your damages might include medical expenses but could also involve noneconomic factors like pain and suffering.

Overall, the process of filing a lawsuit can be complex and lengthy. From beginning to end, an expert representative can ensure airtight evidence and rigorous attention to your needs. Our legal team recognizes that you’re not just a client; you’re a person, a loved one, and deserving of justice.

That’s why you’ll find Carabin Shaw’s client reviews full of words such as “comfortable,” “assured,” “helpful,” and “satisfied.” Let us stand by you when other people let you down.