Maison Law is representing residents of California who experienced serious health issues such as scleroderma 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 scleroderma or any other ailments after exposure to Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water between 1953 and 1987.
Scleroderma Injury Claims Under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) was signed into law on August 10, 2022. With the passage, victims of Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water were granted the ability to file injury claims against the U.S. Department of Defense.
To receive compensation, those suffering from scleroderma 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.
What Is Scleroderma and How Does Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Play a Role?
Scleroderma, also known as systemic sclerosis, is the chronic hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissue. It is most often suffered by women. Scleroderma can also affect internal organs, blood vessels, and the digestive tract.
According to the Mayo Clinic, the first parts of the body to experience symptoms are usually the fingers, hands, feet, and face. Victims experience joint pain and a thickening of the skin. Patients may develop sensitivity to cold temperatures.
Patients may also suffer shortness of breath, scarring on the lungs, and irregular heartbeats. Scleroderma doesn’t have a cure, but the symptoms can be managed by medication.
Camp Lejeune Toxic Chemicals Associated with Scleroderma
At least one chemical detected in the wells at Camp Lejeune has been associated with the development of scleroderma in those exposed. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), trichloroethylene (TCE) exposure has been strongly linked to scleroderma diseases. The hazardous chemical is also suspected of causing some skin disorders.
Wells at the Hadnot water plant on Camp Lejeune were found to contain TCE levels 275 times over the safe limit. The water was likely tainted by several on-base sources through spills and leaks in underground tanks.
A California Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawyer would use your medical charts and CDC research to show how your scleroderma is tied to your time at Camp Lejeune. By securing documents showing the hardships you and your family have faced, a skilled lawyer works to get the most out of your Camp Lejeune injury claim.
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.
What if I don’t receive a Camp Lejeune settlement offer that’s fair for what I’ve been through?
You may file a lawsuit. If you don’t get a fair CLJA settlement offer you can take the federal government to court. Your CLJA Lawyer would have a strong case prepared in order to force the government to do what’s right.
How long do I have to file a Camp Lejeune contaminated water claim?
Two years. Victims have up to two years to file a claim. The time limit began on the day the Camp Lejeune Justice Act was passed. It was signed into law on August 10, 2022.
Contact a Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Serving California Victims
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 scleroderma and other skin diseases 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.
