Camp Lejeune Lawyers in Macon, GA
Lamar Law Office provides Legalcare™ to residents of Macon, GA affected by the events that took place at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. We are helping victims to navigate the class action lawsuit and get relief for the suffering they have endured. If you live in Macon, GA, and have been affected by the water contamination that occurred between 1953 and 1987 at Camp Lejeune military base, contact Lamar Law Office to schedule a free consultation with our experienced Camp Lejeune Lawyers in Macon, GA.
Macon Camp Lejeune Victims
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act was passed to compensate individuals who suffered harm from exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987, by allowing them to sue to recover damages. Under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, anyone who lived or worked at the military base for at least one month in that time frame can file a claim for compensation. If you had a loved one stationed at Camp Lejeune who has since passed away, the deceased person’s estate may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim on their behalf.
Lamar Law Office Can Help
Lamar Law Office is here to help residents of Macon, GA overcome the obstacles of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act with our experienced Camp Lejeune Attorneys. Through a free consultation, we will help you determine if your claim for compensation under the Act can be pursued. Contact Lamar Law Office to schedule your consultation, where we will assess your claim and if you suffered potential damages caused by negligence on the military base.
What to Expect
Your claim will be handled by an experienced Case Manager, who will be your main point of contact at our office. We will handle investigating and proving your case to ensure you receive the proper compensation for the harm you or your loved ones suffered at Camp Lejeune. You will receive direct communication from our team informing you of each step that is being taken on your behalf. Our goal is to keep your claim out of court altogether by reaching a settlement, but our expert lawyers are ready to represent you in litigation should the need arise. The Lamar Law Office will do everything in our power to ensure you receive the full and fair compensation you deserve, including damages such as pain and suffering, medical expenses, emotional trauma, lost wages, and more.
Eligibility for Compensation
Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022
Exposure Timeframe
You must have lived or worked at Camp Lejeune. This includes veterans, military contractors, their family members, and anyone who lived at the base for at least 30 days during the contamination period between August 1, 1953 through December 31, 1987.
Illnesses and Disease
You or a family member was diagnosed with cancer or any of the other various conditions months or years after living or working on base. You must prove that you suffered an illness directly caused by exposure to the contaminated water.
Birth Defects and Infertility
You or your child was diagnosed with birth defects or other major fetal malformations, or your child died shortly after birth. -OR – You are a woman who miscarried a pregnancy during or immediately after your time on base, or suffered infertility.
Macon Camp Lejeune Lawyers that Care
When pursuing compensation for a medical condition caused by the contamination, you need an aggressive Camp Lejeune attorney experienced in handling similar claims. The Camp Lejeune water contamination lawyers at Lamar Law Office can help ensure you get fully compensated. We will be available for free consultations and communicate any progress we make while pursuing your compensation. We will also seek your opinion at each stage. Our team will ensure you get fully compensated for your losses and damages. We know too well that insurance companies and the VA will try to pay you less than what you deserve, but we’re here to ensure that doesn’t happen. We build robust compensation claims to help secure the highest possible compensation. From the onset, our team will gather all the evidence needed to secure what’s owed to you. We operate on a contingency basis, so you won’t have to pay us a penny until we secure compensation for you.
*Disclaimer: “We only get paid for our legal services when our client receives their compensation” refers only to fees charged by the attorney. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client. Contingent fees are not permitted in all types of cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some veterans and their families qualify for both Camp Lejeune compensation and VA benefits, so it’s best to inform us whether you’ve received VA benefits so that we know how to build your compensation claim.
You can file a Camp Lejeune water contamination class action lawsuit if you have adult leukemia, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, esophageal cancer, liver cancer, and multiple myeloma.
Service members and their family members who lived and worked at Camp Lejeune during the contamination period for at least 30 days and suffered a related illness are eligible for compensation.
You can still pursue compensation if you suffered an illness caused by the exposure years later. You only need to prove that the exposure caused the medical condition.
Yes, ou must file a complaint with the Department of Veterans Affairs before you file your compensation claim.