Camp Lejeune Attorney in Macon, Georgia

For over three decades, the groundwater at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune was contaminated by volatile organic compounds (VOCs), potentially affecting approximately one million people who served, worked, and lived at the military base. Between 1953 and 1987, unsuspecting people relied on water from wells with dangerously high levels of carcinogens and toxins.  

Years and decades later, many of these people have been diagnosed with cancer and chronic disease caused by their exposure to VOCs at Camp Lejeune. Recognizing the connection between illnesses and water contamination at Camp Lejeune, the Congress passed legislation that allows those affected by the unsafe water at the military base to pursue compensation from the federal government.  

Brian Arnold, the founding attorney at Arnold & Arnold LLC, is dedicated to seeking justice for thousands of military personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune who made the ultimate sacrifice to serve this country. Helping you pursue compensation for your exposure injuries is the least Brian Arnold can do to show you his gratitude for the bravery you demonstrated when you put your life on the line for this country.  

The Camp Lejeune attorney in Macon, Georgia, also serves the families of those who passed away after the contraction of diseases linked to their exposure to contaminated water at the military base. Learn about your potential legal options by filling out the contact form below and scheduling your free consultation.  

Contaminated Water at Camp Lejeune and the Right to Pursue Compensation

Over the years, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) conducted a series of studies to determine the exposure levels at Camp Lejeune between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987. The studies identified multiple volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the contaminated water at the military base during this period. The water was contaminated with harmful chemicals at levels 240 to 3400 times higher than permitted by maximum safety limits. Some of the main contaminants at Camp Lejeune were two cancer-causing industrial chemicals – trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE).  

At the time, military personnel and their families at Camp Lejeune bathed in and drank the tap water without knowing that it was contaminated with many dangerous chemicals. Years and decades later, many of them developed serious health problems but were not able to take legal action because the exposure occurred a long time and the statute of limitations has passed.  

With the passage of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act in August 2022, the approximately one million military service workers, civilian workers, and their family members who were potentially exposed to the contaminated water at the camp can pursue compensation against the federal government. Many have been denied this chance for decades.  

Who Is Eligible for Compensation Under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022?  

You may be entitled to compensation under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 if you meet the following eligibility criteria: 

1. You or your loved one who passed away lived or worked at the Camp Lejeune military base;  

2. You or your deceased loved one spent no less than 30 days at the base (either consecutively or nonconsecutively) between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987; and  

3. You or your loved one developed health problems related to the consumption of or exposure to contaminated water (examples of eligible health issues include leukemia, lymphoma, non-Hodgkins lymphoma, neurological disorders, liver cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, multiple myeloma, reproductive problems, birth defects, and others).  

However, there is a limited amount of time to take action under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, and that deadline is August 10, 2024. If you don’t file your claim by that date, you will lose your opportunity to pursue justice forever.

As an exposure injuries attorney, Brian Arnold is committed to helping veterans and other victims of exposure to contaminated water at the military base. If you are not sure whether or not you are eligible for compensation, schedule a free case evaluation with Brian Arnold.  

Do You Need an Attorney When Filing Camp Lejeune Compensation Claim?

Dealing with diagnoses, poor health, and financial setbacks caused by your exposure to contaminated water at the military base decades ago can be too much to bear on your own. Adding the stress of the legal proceedings would certainly not make your life easier.  

Brian Arnold at Arnold & Arnold LLC strives to make the legal process as stress-free and straightforward as possible. The attorney will handle everything on your behalf to ensure you receive the maximum compensation you deserve. Here are some of the services provided by the Georgia Camp Lejeune attorney: 

• Evaluate your case to determine if you are eligible to take legal action 

• Collect all available evidence to strengthen your case for compensation, including records of your presence at the military base, medical records, testimony, and others 

• Prepare the paperwork and file a claim for compensation on your behalf 

• Negotiating a settlement on your behalf if appropriate 

• Take your case to court and represent your interests in front of a judge and jury 

Brian Arnold can guide you through each step of the legal process and provide you with the support you need on your path toward compensation and justice.  

He cares that his clients receive utmost attention and respect as a reward for their sacrifice and bravery. The Macon Camp Lejeune lawyer is currently compiling and filing claims for military personnel, veterans, and their loved ones who suffered serious illnesses linked to their exposure to highly contaminated water at the military base. The law firm serves clients in Macon, Dublin, Covington, Augusta, Cochrane, Columbus, and Savannah. Reach out to Brian Arnold today to set up your free case evaluation. 

Camp Lejeune Attorney in Macon, Georgia

When you or someone you love made the sacrifice to serve this country, the least that you could expect is that our own government would poison you. After so many years, the government is finally ready to accept responsibility for ruining the lives of an estimated hundreds of thousands of people. If you or your loved one is among those affected by contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, contact Arnold & Arnold LLC to get help.