History of Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

Located in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Camp Lejeune is a U.S. Marine Corps Base dedicated to training Marines and housing their families. From August 1953 to December 1987, over one million people were exposed to toxic water contamination. Despite the base issuing an order in 1974 requiring solvents to be disposed of safely, volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, were found in the water supply in 1982. Among these VOCS were perchloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE), both of which are known carcinogens and have been linked to long-term health issues, including birth defects. For over three decades, anyone living, working, or visiting Camp Lejeune was exposed to water contaminated with toxins at levels up to 3,400 times the safety standard. Two decades passed before the government publicly acknowledged the contamination and began to identify those who may have been affected.

In order to file a claim you must meet these requirements:

• Served, worked, or lived at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987
• Suffered from at least one of the conditions listed 

If you or a loved one lived or worked at Camp Lejeune between August 1953 and December 1987 and has been diagnosed with at least one medical condition listed above, you may be entitled to compensation.  At Forester Haynie, we believe everyone should have equal access to justice. We are here to help you assess whether you are eligible for a settlement you or your family member deserves. If you have questions, do not wait. Contact us to arrange a no-obligation case review and consultation.