Camp Lejeune Lawyers in Tucker, GA
Lamar Law Office is assisting residents of Tucker, Georgia who have been affected by the contaminated drinking water around U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Please reach out to us if you or someone you know is a victim of the Camp Lejeune class action lawsuit. Lamar Law Office can provide Legalcare™ to all Georgia residents on this matter. If you have been exposed to this contaminated drinking water for at least 30 days between August 1st, 1953, and December 31st, 1987, you should call us today to take action.
Camp Lejeune Victims in Tucker, GA
Camp Lejeune is located in Jacksonville, NC, and is home to a United States Marines training base. Between the years of 1953 and 1987, hundreds of thousands of service members and civilians around Camp Lejeune were exposed to contaminated drinking water. The water sources at Camp Lejeune were found to contain harmful chemicals including benzene, chloride, and industrial substances. These chemicals are known to cause illnesses such as kidney disease, birth defects, reproduction issues, Parkinson’s disease, and several forms of cancer. On June 16th, 2022 the “Camp Lejeune Justice Act” was finally passed by the Senate. This allows anyone who has been exposed to Camp Lejeune’s contaminated drinking water between August 1st, 1953, and December 31st, 1987 to file a claim to recover financial damages. Anyone with at least 30 days of exposure can file a legal claim today.
Contact Lamar Law Office for Representation
Don’t hesitate to call today to schedule your free appointment. All claims on this matter must be filed within the first two years of the law going into action. Contact Lamar Law Office by calling (678) 819-5200 or by visiting us online at atlantalegalcare.com. We’re here to help you figure out the best way to move forward and find out if your financial claim can be pursued. Allow us to help you navigate through this complicated Act with our team of dedicated professional lawyers.
What to Expect
You will receive a knowledgeable Case Manager who will be your primary point of contact for your claim. We’ll conduct the investigation and prove your claim for compensation while providing updates to you as we progress. We will work tirelessly to settle this claim outside of court, but we’re ready to represent you in litigation if required. Our professional team of lawyers and hard-working staff will do everything in our power to fairly secure the compensation you deserve for any damages endured. The damages covered in this Act may include any physical discomfort or injuries, incurred medical costs, emotional or psychological trauma, and lost wages.
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.
Tucker 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.