Camp Lejeune Lawsuit
Battle-Tested Advocacy for the Injured
Baton Rouge Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Lawyers
Exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune’s military base led to the illnesses of thousands of innocent individuals from 1953 to 1987. Unknown to these individuals, the contamination eventually caused various types of cancers, birth defects, and other debilitating medical conditions. To combat this injustice, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 was enacted, providing damages to those who lived, worked, or were stationed at the base during that time. This Act now gives affected military members, civilians, and their families the ability to pursue injury claims through the legal system.
If you or a loved one suffered such injuries, our team of highly experienced lawyers at Joubert Law Firm can help. Founding attorney John T. Joubert is a decorated U.S. Army veteran who served in Operation Desert Storm and who understands the rigors and sacrifices of military life. As a result, our firm proudly serves active and retired military service members. To show our appreciation, we offer discounts to you for your legal services. Helping you and your family secure much-needed justice in the form of monetary resources for medical conditions is a top priority. We strive to provide you with the highest standards of professionalism and the compassion you deserve in these serious cases.
Bring your case to our highly-experienced and dedicated team. Request a free consultation with a Camp Lejeune lawsuit attorney in Baton Rouge by contacting us at (225) 777-8853.
What Does the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Do?
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act provides several different forms of compensation and support to those who were affected by water contamination.
These include:
Health Care: Victims of water contamination who are currently suffering from illnesses because of their exposure can receive free medical care through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Disability Compensation: Veterans diagnosed with certain illnesses linked to water contamination can receive disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Special Monthly Compensation: If a veteran is unable to work because of their health problems, they may be eligible to receive additional compensation.
Family Support: Family members of those affected by the water contamination may be eligible for certain forms of support, including counseling and education.
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act covers individuals who were stationed at Camp Lejeune between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987, as well as their family members. Family members include biological or adopted children or any legal dependent. Civilians, such as civil service employees or those working for a private company on base as well as their dependents may also qualify. You must have lived or worked at the base or have been the unborn child of a woman who lived or worked there for at least 30 days during the above timeframe.
Water contamination at the time involved that used for drinking, bathing, cleaning, and cooking. It led to exposure to a variety of chemicals, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), trichloroethylene (TCE), perchloroethylene (PCE), and benzene. These known carcinogens were found to be at levels that were hundreds of times higher than safety standards.
They resulted in cancers, autoimmune diseases, various types of birth defects, blood disorders, and behavioral effects.
These illnesses and conditions include but are not limited to:
Leukemia
Liver cancer
Lung cancer
Breast cancer
Kidney cancer
Bladder cancer
Parkinson’s disease
Miscarriage
Female infertility
Renal toxicity
Birth defects, such as heart defects, cleft palate, fetal malformations, and more
Anemia
Graves’ disease
Rheumatoid arthritis
Thyroiditis
Learning disabilities
Attention deficit disorder
Migraines
Autism
Early onset dementia
Why You Need an Attorney for a Camp Lejeune Lawsuit?
Filing a claim and backing it up with comprehensive evidence is complex. To successfully seek the compensation you need for any health condition or illness, it is important to have an attorney experienced in the legal process and who understands the requirements of toxic tort litigation.
Our firm has experience handling claims under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act and can provide the guidance, support, and representation needed to help you obtain the monetary resources to move forward. We are dedicated to ensuring that both military and civilian clients secure optimum outcomes through skilled representation and committed advocacy.
“Johnny went above & beyond to help me in a very difficult time. If you need someone to advocate for you, he’s the one to call! So thankful for him & how he handled a case I thought was impossible to help. Give him a call!”
