Veterans who served at Camp LeJeune can get assistance with their health problems

Camp LeJeune is a military base in Jacksonville, North Carolina that has gotten significant attention in recent years due to water contamination. There were a number of harmful chemicals released into the water supply at the base between the 1950s and 1980s, and health problems related to this contamination are still being discovered. 

The problems at the base have received great national attention because estimates put hundreds of thousands of people at risk. This is due to the sheer number of people who lived in the area at the time and the fact that the contamination problems lasted approximately thirty years because of the government’s reluctance to share the information with the public. Here is a brief overview of the information that veterans should know, and legal advice is recommended for anyone who served at the base during the relevant time period. 

What happened at the base?

Investigations found that vinyl chloride, PCE, and chemicals used to clean machinery all ended up in the residential water supply. These compounds are known to be carcinogenic. This incident was likely due to improper disposal from a dry cleaning business near the base, as well as fuel tanks that were stored underground developing leaks that were undetected. The water supply that people used for things like cleaning, cooking, bathing, and drinking, was affected by these chemicals for many years before the public and people living in the area knew what was going on. 

How can American veterans get help?

Veterans and their families can get financial assistance if they can prove health problems caused by the chemicals at the base and residency in the target area for the relevant time period. The federal government has specifically set aside money for people who fall into this group. There are also law firms who have been providing assistance to people affected by the Camp LeJeune water contamination and help with the process to get compensation from the government. Compensation can vary based on things like the specific injuries that a person has and other aspects of their situation. An attorney can provide more information about the process to collect the money and the amount that is available based on the person’s specific condition.

Assistance with claims related to Camp LeJeune

Smith and Vanture is a personal injury firm that helps clients with various types of lawsuits. Those who have more questions about the Camp LeJeune litigation can contact the firm to learn more and get advice from a licensed attorney. 

USAttorneys.com is a service that helps people find lawyers in their area. Anyone who needs a referral can call 800-672-3103 to get assistance.

Firm contact info:

Smith and Vanture

580 Village Blvd. Suite 200, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

561-684-6330

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