For the first time ever, anyone who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1953 and December 1987 may now be able to pursue compensation for their injuries — in addition to VA benefits.
Camp Lejeune water contamination settlement amounts vary from case to case — but our lawyers are prepared to fight for what you deserve. Over the last 40+ years, we’ve secured over $8.9 Billion for clients nationwide.
Call (800) 995-1212 or get a free case review today to see if you qualify for Camp Lejeune settlement payouts.
Camp Lejeune Settlements: Over $6.1 Billion May Be Available
A Camp Lejeune settlement is an amount of financial compensation that a legal team and the federal government have agreed to for injuries relating to toxic water exposure at the base.
From August 1953 to December 1987, the drinking water supplies at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina was contaminated with dangerous chemicals that can cause multiple types of cancer, birth defects, Parkinson’s disease, and other serious illnesses.
Now civilian workers, veterans, and any family members who lived or worked on the base may be eligible for compensation from a Camp Lejeune lawsuit — thanks to the passage of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act in August 2022.
The Congressional Budget Office projects spending over $6.1 Billion in Camp Lejeune settlements between 2022 and 2031. Your family may be entitled to some of that money.
A Camp Lejeune settlement is separate from a VA claim and can provide additional compensation to those affected by the toxic water.
However, you only have until August 2024 to pursue a Camp Lejeune settlement due to the statute of limitations. Don’t miss your chance to take action.
For over 40 years, Sokolove Law has helped veterans and their families across the country get the results they deserve. Let us put our decades of experience to work for you.
It’s Not Too Late for Justice
Even if you or your loved one suffered injuries years ago, you may now be able to take legal action and pursue compensation due to new laws.
Who Qualifies for a Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Settlement?
Anyone who suffered health issues after living or working on base for at least 30 days between August 1953 and December 1987 may be eligible to pursue a Camp Lejeune contaminated water settlement.
Camp Lejeune residents may include:
- U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy veterans
- Reservists
- Guardsmen
- Civilian workers
- Spouses, children, and other family members
Even if your loved one passed away decades ago, you may now qualify for compensation from a Camp Lejeune wrongful death lawsuit on their behalf.
However, you only have until August 2024 to file a Camp Lejeune claim and pursue a settlement.
Get help determining your eligibility for compensation — call (800) 995-1212 or get a free case review.
What Health Issues Qualify for Camp Lejeune Water Settlements?
Some of the Camp Lejeune health problems that may qualify for compensation include:
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease)
- Aplastic anemia
- Birth defects
- Bladder cancer
- Brain cancer
- Breast cancer
- Crohn’s disease
- Dental issues
- Esophageal cancer
- Female infertility
- Heart disease
- Kidney cancer
- Leukemia
- Liver cancer
- Lung cancer
- Multiple myeloma
- Myelodysplastic syndromes
- Neurobehavioral effects
- Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
- Pancreatic cancer
- Parkinson’s disease
- Prostate cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Scleroderma
We can help you determine if you may be able to pursue compensation for the health condition you or your loved one experienced. Call (800) 995-1212 now for a free consultation.
How Are Camp Lejeune Settlement Amounts Determined?
A variety of unique factors in each case are taken into account when determining potential Camp Lejeune water contamination settlement amounts.
Camp Lejeune settlement amounts may factor in the:
- Income lost from being too sick to work
- Length of exposure to the contaminated water
- Severity of the toxic water health issues experienced
- Total estimated cost of medical bills — past, current, and future
- Cost of funeral expenses, if applicable
- Other economic or punitive damages
We’ll fight hard to get you everything you’re entitled to — at no out-of-pocket or upfront cost to you. Our team only gets paid if you do, so there’s no financial risk to taking legal action.
Billions Recovered Nationwide
At Sokolove Law, we’ve recovered over $8.9 Billion for thousands of injured clients nationwide. Let us get you the results you deserve.
How to Pursue a Camp Lejeune Drinking Water Settlement
When you work with Sokolove Law, our Camp Lejeune lawyers can take care of the legal process and pursue a Camp Lejeune settlement for you, so you can focus on your health and family.
Generally speaking, your lawyers and legal team can:
- Help you understand your legal options as well as the process overall
- Gather the evidence, medical and service records, and testimony needed to build a strong case
- File the legal claim for compensation on your behalf
- Negotiate Camp Lejeune water contamination settlement amounts
- Go to court and present your case if needed
Call (800) 995-1212 now to learn more about your legal options and see if you have a case.
Let Sokolove Law Fight for a Camp Lejeune Water Settlement for You
Without the help of an experienced lawyer, filing a lawsuit in federal court and pursuing a Camp Lejeune drinking water settlement on your own can be an extremely hard process.
By working with Sokolove Law, you can leave the legal legwork to our Camp Lejeune lawyers and spend your time with those who matter most: your family.
As a national personal injury law firm, Sokolove Law has:
- Experience: For over 40 years, we’ve helped veterans and families get justice.
- Reach: Wherever you are in the U.S., we may be able to help.
- Results: We’ve secured more than $8.9 Billion for injured clients.
Let us get you the money you deserve. Call (800) 995-1212 or get a free case review now.
Camp Lejeune Settlement Amounts FAQs
Do I need a lawyer for a Camp Lejeune water lawsuit settlement?
In a sense, yes. While you can pursue VA benefits on your own or with a Veteran Support Officer, a Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuit is filed in federal court — where it’s highly advisable to have an experienced legal professional on your side.
Has the Camp Lejeune lawsuit been settled?
As of June 2023, not yet. Filing a Camp Lejeune lawsuit has only been a legal option since August 2022, thanks to the passage of the PACT Act and the Camp Lejeune Justice Act.
There’s still time for you to get involved in the litigation process and pursue a potential Camp Lejeune settlement. See if you have a case now.
How much are the settlements for Camp Lejeune water contamination?
Settlement amounts for individual lawsuits will vary from case to case, but total Camp Lejeune settlements could amount to over $6.1 Billion between 2022 and 2031, according to projected spendings by the Congressional Budget Office.
What determines Camp Lejeune water contamination settlement amounts?
There are a number of different details in each case that can affect the value of a potential Camp Lejeune contaminated water settlement.
Camp Lejeune water contamination settlement amounts may be influenced by:
- How long someone was exposed to the contaminated water
- The severity of the health issues and symptoms
- Lost wages from being too sick to work
- Past and ongoing costs of medical treatment and expenses
- Potential punitive damages
- Funeral expenses in wrongful death cases
For instance, a Camp Lejeune cancer settlement might be worth more than a settlement for dental issues, since cancer treatments can be more costly and leave someone unable to work or provide for their family.
What is the average settlement for Camp Lejeune water contamination?
Because this litigation is still so new, there haven’t been any Camp Lejeune settlements to date. For this reason, it’s not possible to calculate or predict an average settlement for Camp Lejeune water contamination.
That said, our team is prepared to fight for the Camp Lejeune settlement you deserve. See if you qualify now.
Will receiving a Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit settlement affect my VA benefits?
No — receiving a Camp Lejeune water settlement will not affect your VA benefits. A lawsuit settlement is separate from VA health care or disability benefits and provides additional compensation for Camp Lejeune victims.
What was in the contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune?
In 1982, the U.S. Marine Corps discovered toxic chemicals and industrial solvents known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at two of the military base’s water treatment plants: Hadnot Point and Tarawa Terrace.
The VOCs found in the Camp Lejeune water supply include:
- Benzene
- Tetrachloroethylene (also known as perchloroethylene or PCE)
- Trichloroethylene (TCE)
- Vinyl chloride (VC)
Nearly 1 million civilian workers, U.S. military veterans, and their family members may be at risk of developing serious health issues from exposure to the contaminated water supply.
Thanks to the Honoring Our PACT Act, personal injury lawyers may now be able to help affected families file lawsuits and pursue financial compensation for their injuries.
Learn more about your eligibility during a free case evaluation.
Has anyone been compensated for Camp Lejeune water contamination?
Not yet. Since Camp Lejeune lawsuits have only been a legal option since August 2022, there have not been any settlements yet.
That said, you only have until August 2024 to file a lawsuit for Camp Lejeune water contamination compensation.
Don't miss your opportunity to get the money you deserve. Call (800) 995-1212 now.
