Camp Lejeune Wrongful Death Lawyers at Kenmore

The toxic water situation at Camp Lejeune cost many innocent people their lives. If a member of your family developed a dangerous medical condition and ultimately died from said condition caused by exposure to toxic water, you should explore the legal options available to you and your family. You could be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit under the new PACT Act. For more information about your right to sue for Camp Lejeune wrongful death, contact us today.

Our wrongful death lawyers here at Kenmore Law Group are more than ready to provide you with the representation that you need to pursue your wrongful death claim and recover the settlement that you are owed. If you are ready to speak with the wrongful death lawyers here at our law firm, contact us today.

What Happened at Camp Lejeune?

Between 1953 and 1987, over three decades, the water at the Camp Lejeune Marine base was highly contaminated with at least four different toxins (tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene, benzene, and vinyl chloride). Although military leadership was aware of the water contamination, no action was taken; this resulted in millions of people, including Marines, other military, and civilians, living and working on the base to be exposed to the contaminated water. Exposed parties developed many dangerous medical conditions, many of which included cancers, for example. Far too many people died as a result of the severe health conditions that they developed after being exposed to the contaminated water.

Some of the Questions We Have Been Asked

Ever since the signing of the new law, our law firm has been approached with many different questions from surviving family of the deceased. Some of these questions are listed below:

• Can I sue on behalf of a family member who passed away from cancer due to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune?
• Can I sue for wrongful death if my parent passed away from cancer due to water contamination at Camp Lejeune?
• Can I sue if my sibling passed away from cancer because of water contamination at Camp Lejeune?
• Can I sue for wrongful death after a loved one died from cancer caused by the toxic water at Camp Lejeune?

Let’s quickly address these questions – yes, you can have the right to sue. Specifically, you could have the right to sue and file your wrongful death claim under the PACT Act.

About the PACT Act

The PACT Act was signed into law on August 10, 2022. Under this new law, all those who suffered harm after exposure to the toxic water at Camp Lejeune, and the family of the deceased, have the right to file a lawsuit against the government. The PACT Act creates a two-year window from the date that the act was signed to law for claimants to file lawsuits with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Of course, the PACT Act also gives affected parties and their families the right to recover damages.

Can I File a Wrongful Death Claim?

Yes – if a loved one died as a result of the harm that he or she suffered after being exposed to the toxic water at Camp Lejeune, you could sue for wrongful death under the PACT Act. Do you have the right to file for wrongful death? If your father, mother, husband, wife, sibling, etc. died from a medical condition caused by exposure to the toxic water at Camp Lejeune, you could definitely have the right to sue for wrongful death. For more information about your right to file a Camp Lejeune wrongful death lawsuit, contact our lawyers as soon as possible.

What Compensation is Available for Recovery?

Some of the categories of compensation that you could be eligible to receive include the following:

• Medical costs incurred before the victim passed away
• Lost income and loss of financial support
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium
• Funeral and burial damages
• Punitive damages
• Legal costs

Ultimately, the categories of compensation that you could recover will be based on the details surrounding your specific wrongful death claim. Of course, the same applies for the amount of compensation that you could be awarded.

How Long Will It Take to Get Compensation?
This is a very common question. If you are filing a Camp Lejeune wrongful death claim, it is important to note that the settlement process can vary significantly from case to case. Your case could take just a few months or even a few years to settle. Here at our law firm we understand how long you and your family have been waiting for justice after the negligent exposure to toxic water at Camp Lejeune, so we are committed to getting you a fair recovery as quickly as possible. We aim to settle all of these claims in as little as six to eight months.

How Long Do I Have to Sue for Wrongful Death?

Under the PACT Act, claimants have a two-year window from the date that the act was signed to law to file their wrongful death claims. This means that you have until August 2024 to file a lawsuit. Remember, if you do not file your claim on time, you can lose your right to sue entirely. To ensure that you preserve your right to sue, it is essential that you act as quickly as possible. Our lawyers are more than ready to help you file your claim on time.

Contact the Kenmore Law Group Today

Did a member of your family die after developing a dangerous health condition caused by exposure to toxic water at Camp Lejeune? If so, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit against the government under the new PACT Act. If you are interested in learning more about your right to file a lawsuit for the death of your loved one, contact Kenmore Law Group at your earliest convenience. Our lawyers are ready to take on your Camp Lejeune wrongful death lawsuit and help you recover the settlement that you are owed.