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Was Hadnot Point Water Contaminated and Eligible for the Camp Lejeune Lawsuit?

If you consumed water from Hadnot Point, you may be eligible for the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Water Contamination Lawsuit.

Please see our resource dedicated to the Camp Lejeune Lawsuit for answers to many of your questions.

Or, if you’re ready to sign up for the lawsuit, call us today or fill out our intake forms.

 The Hadnot Point Well:

The Marine Corps base at Camp Lejeune was established in 1942, and it wasn’t until 1982 that it was discovered that at least two of the wells on the base that provided drinking water contained dangerous contaminants. One of those wells was at the Hadnot Point water supply facility. That facility provided water to the families of married and unmarried enlisted military personnel, offices staffed by civilian employees, a base hospital, schools and an industrial area. Without knowing it, members of the military, their family members and civilians used the contaminated water when they drank, bathed in, cooked with or otherwise used it.

Primary Contaminants in thee Hadnot Point Water:

As per the National Institute of Health, more than 70 contaminants were found in Camp Lejeune water. Of particular concern were the following contaminants with strong connections to cancer and other physical illnesses or conditions:

  • Trichlorethylene (TCE).
  • Perchloroethylene (PCE).
  • Benzene
  • Vinyl chloride.

Illnesses Connected to the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

A wide variety of cancers and health conditions have been linked to the contaminated water at Hadnot Point.

Those include but aren’t limited to the following:

  • Lung, breast, liver, bladder, kidney and esophageal cancer.
  • Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
  • Parkinson’s disease.
  • Multiple myeloma.
  • Aplastic anemia.
  • Neurobehavioral disorders.
  • Female infertility.
  • Birth defects.

The Primary Contaminant at Hadnot Point

At the Hadnot Point water treatment facility, the primary contaminant was TCE. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the maximum permissible levels of TCE are 5 parts per billion. Levels calculated from Hadnot Point water were 1,400 parts per billion or even higher. The U.S. Marine Corps and other federal government entities failed to remediate this contamination or even warn military personnel, their family members or civilians on the base of it. Victims have been battling for their rights for 40 years, and now they’re secured them with the Camp Lejeune Justice Act.

What is The Camp Lejeune Justice Act?

On August 10, 2020, President Joe Biden signed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act into law. Veterans and their families can now file lawsuits against the federal government for cancers and other physical conditions that were caused by Camp Lejeune contaminated water. There’s nothing complicated about eligibility for filing either. Veterans, their family members and civilian employees who worked or served at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987 are now permitted to file their lawsuits against the federal government seeking compensation for their cancers, illnesses or other conditions caused by the contaminated water. The 30 days need not be continuous.

The Statute of Limitations

Anybody who claims to be affected by the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune has until August 10, 2024, to file their lawsuit. After that, they’re likely to be forever barred from proceeding. That’s why you’ll want to act quickly in contacting our Camp Lejeune Justice Act lawyer here at Maison Law to discuss your eligibility, injuries and damages. A claim notice is a prerequisite to filing an actual lawsuit, so due diligence is critical.

Contact Us Today.

If you or a family member was stationed or worked at Camp Lejeune for 30 days or longer between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987, and developed cancer or another serious physical condition from contaminated water on the base, contact our Camp Lejeune Justice Act lawyer here at Maison Law as soon as you can for a free consultation and case evaluation. You’ll need to start building your case now. Your damages might include your medical bills, lost earnings, pain and suffering, permanent disability or disfigurement and any other damages that you incurred. The wrongful death of your loved one is even contemplated under this new law. Remember that the statute of limitations on filing a Camp Lejeune Justice Act case runs on August 10, 2024. Contact us as soon as you can.

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