Camp LeJeune Toxic Water Victims
Since the 1980s, authorities have known that people who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune, a military base in North Carolina, we exposed to toxic chemicals. This exposure was primarily through drinking the water from the base’s water supply. Now, the government has come clean, and countless people may have their health threatened.
At Bennerotte & Associates, P.A., we spend a lot of our time helping clients through the most difficult challenges of their lives. We offer comprehensive legal insight and representation to clients from across Minnesota, including St. Paul, Eagan and Apple Valley. If you worked or lived on Camp LeJeune at any point between 1953 to 1987, we want to hear from you.
What Was In The Water?
Researchers have found the groundwater contaminated with many toxic chemicals. The most prevalent was trichloroethylene, which is known to cause cancer and contributes to a host of other conditions. Other harmful chemicals found include:
- Benzene
- Perchloroethylene
- Vinyl chloride
People exposed to these chemicals can experience a great deal of health problems and may have even lost their lives to the exposure. Likely, veterans and their families faced exposure over the course of decades.
How Can We Help?
Now that news has reached the general public of these awful outcomes, it’s time to pursue justice. Families who have lost loved ones or suffered illnesses can take steps to get the compensation they deserve. Under the Camp Lejueune Justice Act, passed by the United States Congress in 2021, victims can now take action.
We are ready to speak with people suffering from Tier I or Tier II cases, which are cases involving such conditions as:
- Breast cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Aplastic anemia
- Ovarian cancer
- Brain cancer
Our firm is ready to speak with you about your case and discuss whether you have a lawsuit. We will work hard for you and make sure your voice is heard.
Reach Out For A Free Consultation
While the exposure may have happened in North Carolina, it’s very likely that people in Minnesota are suffering from the consequences. Contact our office in Eagan to schedule a consultation. You can also call us at 651-364-6807 to get started.