How the Camp Lejune Water Contamination Scandal Impacted Thousands of Marines and Civilians

For over 30 years, between 1953 and 1987, thousands of military members, their families, and civilians were exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejune, a military training facility located in Jackson, North Carolina.

Tests from routine water treatment plant sampling and samples of water supply wells identified the presence of trichloroethylene (TCE), tetrachloroethylene (PCE), vinyl chloride (VC) and benzene in several key water sources used by the facility.

However, despite the federal government's knowledge that these toxic substances and dangerous chemicals had affected people's drinking water, the information was swept under the rug for years — and the repercussions were deadly.

Compared with civilian workers from another military base, which did not have contaminated water, an Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry study found that Camp Lejune personnel had higher mortality rates for the following causes of death:

• Cancers of the female breast, kidney, lung, oral cavity, prostate, and rectum
• Kidney diseases
• Leukemia
• Multiple myeloma
• Parkinson's disease

Based on these facts, it is evident that some of our nation's heroes and their families who made the biggest sacrifices were irreparably injured or killed by the very water that was supposed to nourish them. Thanks to a new law, however, those negatively affected will be able to file a claim for compensation.

If you or a loved one lived in Camp Lejeune during the period of contamination and suffered negative health consequences, contact the Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin today.

If you or a loved one was exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, the Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin can help. They've been in business since 1987 and have more than 30 years of combined legal experience, so they know what it takes to secure full and fair compensation for their clients.

Michael J. Gopin will thoroughly investigate your claim and gather evidence to establish your right to compensation. Their firm has recovered millions of dollars in lawsuits and claims for injured clients and are ready to help you too.

Contact Michael J. Gopin today at 915-532-1111 or visit them online for a free and confidential assessment of your claim.

Disclaimer: Michael Gopin is not licensed in New Mexico. Lee Montion is licensed in New Mexico.