Maison Law is representing residents of California who experienced serious health issues such as myelodysplastic syndromes after exposure to toxic water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.
Contact us today for a free legal consultation if you or a loved one developed cancer or any other disease after exposure to Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water over a period of more than 30 years during the 1950s, 60s, 70s, or 80s.
Support for Myelodysplastic Syndromes Patients After Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Exposure
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) was signed into law on August 10, 2022. Victims of Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water were granted a two-year window from that date to file injury claims against the U.S. Department of Defense.
To receive compensation, those suffering from myelodysplastic syndromes must show they served, lived, or worked at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days at any point between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987. The 30 days of exposure do not have to have been on consecutive days.
Myelodysplastic Syndromes as a Result of Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Exposure
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of disorders that cause blood-forming cells in the bone marrow to develop abnormally.
As the American Cancer Society (ACS) documents, the syndromes lead to low numbers of one or more types of blood cells. Immature blood cells are prevented from maturing into healthy cells. This leaves victims short of the blood cells needed to carry oxygen, fight infections, and stop bleeding. MDS is considered a type of cancer.
Benzene exposure has been associated with MDS development in patients. The CDC reports that benzene is one of the chemicals detected in Camp Lejeune water wells over a period of nearly 35 years.
Patients suffering from myelodysplastic syndromes are sometimes given drug therapy or chemotherapy to slow the growth of harmful cells. Some patients can be cured by a stem cell transplant.
Documentation Needed to File a Camp Lejeune Justice Act Claim
Victims and the families of those harmed by Camp Lejeune’s toxic water will seek full compensation for every medical bill they’ve received and will receive. They’ll seek reimbursement for the income a victim is no longer able to earn while missing valuable work hours. The emotional trauma endured by myelodysplastic syndromes patients is one non-economic hardship that should also earn support.
First, patients will need to prove their eligibility for benefits provided by the U.S. Government. They’ll need to secure as many helpful documents as possible to turn over in their injury claims:
- Medical documentation of their diagnosis and invoices showing treatment costs. Estimates on the costs of their care that might be needed in the years ahead or over a lifetime would also help determine the size of a Camp Lejeune toxic water settlement.
- Veterans of the Marines and other branches of the U.S. Military would also need to provide service records showing they and their families were at Camp Lejeune over the qualifying years.
- Paystubs that show a loss of income while victims could not go to work during treatment for myelodysplastic syndromes would also be vital.
The families of victims who have tragically died from the effects of their time at Camp Lejeune will also need to locate evidence in order to secure Camp Lejeune Justice Act wrongful death benefits. A Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Lawyer will assist victims and their families in securing these documents and other evidence to present a strong case to the federal government so a claim can’t be rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions…
Who is eligible to file a Camp Lejeune toxic water injury claim?
Military veterans and their families who lived on Camp Lejeune. Civilian employees who worked on Camp Lejeune. Children born to parents who were exposed to chemicals on Camp Lejeune. Families filing on behalf of a loved one.
Can my family receive benefits if a loved one died a long time ago due to Camp Lejeune contaminated water exposure?
Yes. A wrongful death claim allows close relatives to ask for compensation for funeral costs and medical bills no matter how far back they go. Families should also receive reimbursement for the financial support lost when the victim died.
Should I trust legal representatives for the U.S. Government in my Camp Lejeune Justice Act claim?
No. Government lawyers will work to limit the support you and your family receive. It’s a good idea to have legal representation of your own to make sure you get the most out of your Camp Lejeune injury claim.
Contact a California Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Lawyer
Thousands of victims harmed by toxic water exposure during their time at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina are now living in California. Victims and their families may reside in Los Angeles, Fresno, San Diego, The Bay Area, or around Oceanside and Camp Pendleton.
Maison Law has made itself available to represent California’s victims of myelodysplastic syndromes and other disorders stemming from time spent at Camp Lejeune. Maison Law is also available to assist families who have tragically lost a family member as a result of toxic water exposure at Camp Lejeune.
If you or a loved one sustained injuries from the water contamination at Camp Lejeune, you deserve to know if you and your family are eligible for compensation.
Contact attorney Martin Gasparian for a free, no-obligation case consultation for you and your family. This consultation is completely confidential.
