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To succeed in a Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit, you may need evidence including:
- Proof that you lived or worked at Camp Lejeune during the qualifying time period
- Proof of an illness potentially linked to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune
- Any other documentation that helps establish the link between your time at Camp Lejeune and a resulting illness
We are familiar with the records plaintiffs need for their Camp Lejeune lawsuits. Our team will help you identify and gather all such records.
Who Can File a Lawsuit Stemming from Water Contamination at Camp Lejeune?
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the pool of people who can file a lawsuit or seek benefits specific to water contamination at Camp Lejeune are:
- Those who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1953 and December 1987
- Those who suffered from a medical condition linked to contaminants found in water supplies at Camp Lejeune
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2021 is now in effect and allows victims of water contamination at Camp Lejeune to sue the United States government. Therefore, you may file a lawsuit if:
- You have suffered a medical condition potentially linked to water at Camp Lejeune
- Your loved one passed away from a medical condition linked to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune
While you will be the person named in your lawsuit, an attorney from our firm can do all the legal work for you
Medical Conditions Linked to Water Contamination at Camp Lejeune
The VA lists eight conditions linked to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune:
- Adult leukemia
- Aplastic anemia and other myelodysplastic syndromes
- Kidney cancer
- Liver cancer
- Multiple myeloma
- Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
- Bladder cancer
- Parkinson’s disease
However, if you or a loved one lived at Camp Lejeune and later developed a health problem not listed here, we want to hear from you. The list of eligible medical conditions is subject to change, and we will review the details of your health history and explain whether you can file a lawsuit.
Documentation That Could Help Your Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit
Several types of documents could help you prove you resided at Camp Lejeune and that your time there may be the cause of a medical condition. Useful documents may include:
DD Form 214 and Other Service Records
The National Archives explain that DD Form 214 is a servicemember’s discharge document. This document contains several details that may be relevant to a Camp Lejeune water contamination claim, including where the servicemember served upon entering and departing the Armed Forces. This form may refer specifically to your or a loved one’s time spent on Camp Lejeune.
The United States Marine Corps University highlights several other outlets that may possess useful service records, including the National Archives and Marine Corps Headquarters. Our team can reach out to these institutions for any relevant records they possess.
Residential Records
Whether you or a loved one was in the Marines or simply lived at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987, we’ll seek any available proof of your time on the military base. Lease agreements or other records that prove your residency at Camp Lejeune will benefit your claim.
Medical Records
Any medical records you have documenting your illness, and the medical services you received because of that illness, will be useful. Our team can help you gather such records, which may include:
- X-rays, MRIs, and other images that show your illness
- Doctors’ diagnoses
- Bills for all illness-related medical services
- Blood results and other tests that indicate your illness
Our lawyers are familiar with Camp Lejeune lawsuits, and we know which types of documentation to seek for you.
Recoverable Damages for Victims of Water Contamination at Camp Lejeune
The illnesses caused by contaminated water at Camp Lejeune may:
- Lead to costly medical care
- Cost you income, earning power, potential bonuses, and other professional benefits
- Cause immense pain and suffering
- Lead to death
Our team will seek compensation to cover all economic and non-economic damages resulting from contamination at Camp Lejeune. If you lost a loved one to an illness potentially caused by exposure to toxic water at Camp Lejeune, we will lead your wrongful death lawsuit.
If you pursue a wrongful death case, your recoverable damages may include:
- Funeral expenses
- Lost financial support
- Lost companionship
- Pain and suffering
Victims of water contamination at Camp Lejeune have a way to seek justice, and our firm will fight for you.
Call The Fitch Law Firm LLC Today for a Free Consultation
The medical expenses, pain, and other damages caused by cancer and other illnesses linked to Camp Lejeune demand justice. An attorney from The Fitch Law Firm LLC will work to get the compensation you deserve.
Our team is available around the clock to speak with you. Call The Fitch Law Firm LLC today for your free consultation.