Camp Lejeune Settlement Quiz
If you or someone you know was at Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987 and have since experienced severe illnesses or cancer, you may be eligible for a significant payout.
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The first document you are sent is called a “retainer” A retainer is needed to officially begin working with our legal team. It allows them to gather the necessary information and documents for your case.
This retainer also shows that you are serious about getting help and moving forward.
But here’s the important part: signing a retainer doesn’t mean you are forced to do anything. It’s like saying, “I want the lawyer to help me, but I’m not locked into anything yet.”
The retainer is a bit like a key that starts a car. The lawyer needs this key (the retainer) to start working on the case and to gather all the necessary documents and information. This helps increase the chances of getting a good settlement. It helps them understand what they need to do and how they can help you.
So, when you sign a retainer, it’s a way to begin working with the lawyer, but it doesn’t mean you have to do anything you don’t want to do. It’s just a way to say, “Let’s work together to see if we can solve this problem.”
The Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022 is a new legislation that will afford new benefits and protections to veterans harmed by toxic chemicals during service.
Included in the PACT Act is the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, which allows those exposed to contaminated water at the North Carolina military base to sue and recover damages for their injuries.
If a client’s claim is denied in the administrative portion of the claims process, the plaintiff has a right to file a claim with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
The original Camp Lejeune Claim form and the documents that prove diagnosis and military record are likely to be sufficient in proving general causation.
But, to recover damages in a personal injury lawsuit, the plaintiff still must prove that it is just as likely that the contamination at Camp Lejeune caused this specific injury.
This is called specific causation.
We don’t yet have guidance from the court regarding how specific causation will be proven.
It is likely that each diagnosis will have its own list of questions that will be used to determine the strength of association with the contamination.
For example, it is likely that individuals diagnosed with lung disease, which is a presumptive disease, will be treated differently based on whether they were a “smoker”.
Camp Lejuene lawyers will hire medical experts to determine which clients meet the standard of equipose to prove specific causation.
Don’t worry; if we don’t win, you won’t owe us anything.
The compensation available for an illness caused by water contamination at Camp Lejeune will depend on the type of disease and symptoms plaintiffs have.
Diseases fall under multiple tiers based on the strength of scientific evidence associated with the illness or cancers from the contaminated water.
Tier one includes cancers, such as:
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- Bladder cancer
- Leukemia
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Breast cancer
- Multiple myeloma
- Kidney cancer
Tier two includes diseases such as:
- Brain cancer
- Lung cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Aplastic anemia
- Prostate cancer
- Colon cancer
Filing a claim will not affect your eligibility for VA disability benefits.
We are sorry for your loss. A deceased claimant’s family will be able to file a claim on behalf of their loved one
What to Know about the 2023 EO Process
The Navy’s new Elective Option offers claimants an expedited settlement amount based on the illness that they have and how long they were exposed to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
Claimants will then have 60 days to decide if they want to accept the offer or continue seeking a larger settlement.
The Navy’s new Elective Option is intended to expedite Camp Lejeune claims. But speed doesn’t always mean you’re getting the best deal.
The Elective Option is a significant step forward, but it’s just one part of the bigger picture. With the Navy itself suggesting legal consultation, it’s clear that there’s more to consider.
So what’s the best option? Taking the Navy’s set amount in the EO process or work with a trusted attorney for the full amount you deserve?
If you’re wondering where to begin, thousands of veterans have gained insights through this quiz.
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