With the passing of the Honoring Our Pact Act, a flood of information has been circulating across the internet about the circumstances leading to the toxic water contamination at Camp Lejeune and the facts around filing a lawsuit for damages because of it. We’ve created a series of short videos explaining some of the most common questions about the Camp Lejeune toxic water contamination lawsuits.
Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Contamination FAQ
Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Contamination FAQ’s
“This bill provides a mechanism for people to get the justice they deserve.” – Brother Rutter, Managing Partner, Rutter Mills
Toxic Water Contamination Claims
OVERVIEW
In 1982, the Marine Corps discovered toxic water contamination in a majority of the water supply for base housing at Camp Lejeune. The compounds found in the water supply have since been linked with several illnesses, including Parkinson’s disease, cardiac defects, and several types of deadly cancer, including kidney cancer and breast cancer. People at risk for developing these illnesses include Marines, Sailors, and their families, along with civilian (GS) employees who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune for more than 30 days prior to 1988.
To help people affected by the contamination, a bill has been passed known as the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. The bill enables prior residents, employees, and their families to receive financial compensation.
History of Toxic Exposure
The decades this exposure went on were some of the busiest for Camp Lejeune. Lejeune is home to the Weapons Training Battalion and serves as a primary combat and infantry training facility for new Marines. The infantry MOS is one of the most common in this branch of service. The training course to ready new Marines for duty is a two-month program, meaning tens of thousands of young men and women were exposed to these toxic agents.
Military service requires risk and sacrifice from both the members and their loved ones by its very nature. That risk should not be found in their homes. The exposure was avoidable and unnecessary, and it caused immeasurable harm. No one should have to suffer this way to serve their country.
Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Contamination F.A.Q.’s
What is the Honoring Our Pact Act and how does it apply to the situation at Camp Lejeune?
In this video, Brother explains how the Camp Lejeune Justice Act works with The Honoring Our Pact Act and why there are separate claims available for Camp Lejeune victims.
Click here to watch the 2 minute video.
What is the Process to File a Toxic Water Claim?
The government is beginning to work through the difficult task of compensating people affected by the toxic water exposure at Camp Lejeune. Learn more about the steps needed to file a claim for damages from exposure to the toxic water at Camp Lejeune.
Click here to watch this 3 minute video.
How Long Does Someone Have to File a Lawsuit?
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act only opens the window for filing for two years. Brother Rutter explains the timeframe in which all claims must be filed, dates and deadlines you need to know, and other important timelines within the process of receiving compensation for toxic water exposure at Camp Lejeune.
Click here to watch this 71 second video.
How Can My Case be Proved When Much of the Evidence is So Old?
Toxic water exposure at Camp Lejeune took place from 1953 to 1987, and as a result, some of the evidence needed to prove your case might be 40 or more years old. Brother Rutter explains how our team of legal experts will be able to prove your claim under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, even with most of the evidence being decades old.
Click here to watch this 3 minute video.
What if the Person has Already Passed Away?
Any veteran or family member, living or dead, who developed medical issues as a result of toxic water exposure at Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987 is eligible to receive compensation from the government. Brother Rutter explains how you can file on behalf of someone who was exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune but has already passed away so that your family can receive the compensation you deserve.
Click here to watch this 1 minute video.
What will I need to do if Filing on Behalf of Someone Who is Already Deceased?
As the government finalizes the regulations and process for filing on behalf of a deceased individual, there will be a handful of extra steps required to represent your family member. Brother Rutter breaks down the process of filing on behalf of someone who is already deceased from the steps that our legal team will help you through to the paperwork you’ll need to have to complete the process.
Click here to watch a 3 and a half minute video
If My Mother had a Miscarriage Decades Ago, Can She Still File a Claim?
Thousands of mothers may have lost their ability to carry a baby to full term after exposure to toxic water at Camp Lejeune. Brother Rutter explains how the Camp Lejeune Justice Act covers miscarriages and the process for filing those claims.
Click here to watch an 84 second video.
Is the Lawsuit Open to Family Members Who Lived at Camp Lejeune in the 1980s and Have Cancer Now?
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act covers more than just active-duty military members; anyone who “resided, worked, or was otherwise exposed” to Camp Lejeune drinking water for 30 days or more between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987 can qualify to file a claim. Brother Rutter explains exactly who the bill allows to file a claim for toxic water exposure at Camp Lejeune.
Click here to watch a 2 minute video.
If My Doctors Think I Have an Illness Related to Camp Lejeune, But it Could Be Years Before They Know for Sure. Can I File a Claim?
Medical Diagnosis isn’t always a simple or obvious process. It can take time for symptoms to develop and for doctors to know whether or not you have been impacted by toxic water exposure at Camp Lejeune. Brother Rutter lays out the best course of action for anyone who has an illness that might have been caused by toxic water exposure at Camp Lejeune and who is awaiting further medical diagnosis and might not know for sure before the deadline to file.
Contact a toxic water contamination attorney for expert legal guidance
A Rutter Mills case is a serious case. It may mean you have been badly injured. It certainly means you have a lot on the line, and the resolution of your case will make a big difference to you, your family, and your life moving forward.
Years helping veterans
Convenient offices
Team members ready to help
You don’t have to worry about the bills, just get healthy.
Dave Put His Trust in Us
Don’t Fall For The Insurance Company’s Games
Dave suffered serious injuries in a car accident. The defendant’s insurance company tried to offer him a low amount so Dave called Rutter Mills. We took over dealing with the insurance and got Dave the money he needed to get back on his feet.
They enabled me to be happy in life again.
Get Back On Track
Protecting Your Future
Glenn’s car accident changed his life, but not permanently thanks to the help of his Rutter Mills attorney. When the insurance companies wouldn’t help him, our team fought back and won.
I knew I needed Rutter Mills.
Fighting For What's Right
Getting Justice
On his way home from work at the shipyard, Dan was involved in an accident. He tried to file a claim on his own, but the insurance company wouldn’t give him the money he needed to put his life back on track. Dan knew he needed to call Rutter Mills.
They actually won my case 3 times!
Larena's Win
After her car accident, Larena asked her father, a local stevedore, for his advice on who to call. He recommended Rutter Mills. Her team of car accident experts at Rutter Mills fought back when the insurance companies tried to deny her the money she needed to recuperate from her injuries. We took her case to trial – and won. When the insurance company filed their appeals, we beat them again – two more times! Larena got the money she needed and the justice she deserved.
We’re going to immediately call Rutter Mills. That’s the people I trust with my baby girl.
Who Do You Trust With Your Family?
After a car accident, Jamaree’s first call was to her mom. She was shaken up and scared. Mom told her “We’re calling Rutter Mills. Her next was to Rutter Mills. Her Rutter Mills car accident team helped her get compensation “above & beyond” what she was expecting.
They lifted allot of stress off my shoulders. I recommend them to anybody because they WILL fight for you.
Who Can You Turn To?
Referrals From Friends and Family
After John was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, he turned to the person he trusts most for a recommendation. His wife, a paralegal of 30 years, told him to call Rutter Mills on the advice of the lawyer she worked for.
They really care for you as a person. Words cannot describe what Rutter Mills did for me and for my case.
When You Need Someone In Your Corner
Don’t Go It Alone
When the insurance company tried to get Carol to sign paperwork after her car accident, she knew she needed a lawyer. Carol knew she needed Rutter Mills.
When I called Rutter Mills, I knew it was the right fit. They’re so interested in helping you get justice.
Getting The Justice You Deserve
When Mom Needs Strength
Taryn was in a car accident while she was pregnant. She knew she needed someone in her corner to protect her rights and her family’s future.
There’s attorneys, then there’s Rutter Mills.
We're Here When The Unexpected Happens
Priorities
A devasting accident changed Levon’s life forever. The physical and emotional toll left him scared and in pain. When the insurance company for the defendant contacted the family, they made an offer that did not even cover the cost of the medication, much less doctors’ bills, and physical therapy. They knew they needed to talk to a serious lawyer. Rutter Mills took care of the negotiation so Levon could focus on healing.
When you’ve got a serious injury, you need a serious lawyer. That’s why we chose Rutter Mills.
Motorcycle Accidents Change Everything
When Ed was injured in a motorcycle crash, he knew he needed a serious lawyer to protect his rights. The insurance companies were fighting him every step of the way. Rutter Mills helped prove Ed’s case and get him the money he needed to get on the road to recovery.
With the seriousness of the accident, I knew that we needed a serious lawyer. I needed Rutter Mills.
Carol & Levon's Story
They knew they needed a serious lawyer when Carol and her son were seriously injured. After the other party’s insurance company tried to get her to settle for less than she needed, Carol called Rutter Mills for help. We took on the insurance company so she could focus on healing.
At Rutter Mills,
every case is a serious case-because it's your case.
Personal Injury
We are here for you in your time of need, providing compassionate guidance and aggressive advocacy in a wide range of personal injury matters. Our top-rated attorneys will fight the insurance companies and get you back on your feet.
Personal Injury LawyersCar Accidents
We’re here to listen. A member of our team will meet with you, focusing on not only what happened, but also what you are going through and how it’s impacted your life. Then we’ll tell you what options are available to you to get on the road to recovery.
Car Accident LawyersMaritime/Jones Act Law
Personal injuries that happen when you’re working – or playing – on the water aren’t governed by “the law of the land.” They are subject to maritime laws under the Jones Act– also known as admiralty law.
Maritime LawyersMotorcycle Accidents
We’re here to listen. A member of our team will meet with you, focusing on listening to not only what happened, but also what you are going through and how it’s impacted your life.
Motorcycle Accident LawyersTruck Accidents
Truck accidents are often serious. We are here to listen to your story so we can guide you to healing. Our team has represented some of the largest truck accident cases in Virginia. Call us and see how we can help you today.
Truck Accident LawyersWorkers Compensation
If you’ve been injured on the job, workers’ compensation insurance may entitle you to critical assistance like medical treatment, lost wages, and more. But insurance companies will put up an aggressive fight to resist paying you the compensation you need and deserve. Rutter Mills can help get you the money you deserve.
Workers Compensation LawyersGOOGLE REVIEWS
See what everyone else
is saying about Rutter Mills.
Letitia F
Isabel B
Momboo J
Jacque K
Ty F
Daniel M
Larry S
Kayla E
James A
Jimmie S
Paul M
Nick S.
Sarice
Janice F
Jim B
Monica H
Shavante M.
Sergio C
Munira K.
Crystal B.
Annette C.
Rita Y.
Sara F.
Timothy A.
Natea W.
Arabella T.
Thomas B.
Brianna P.
Tami L.
Ray F.
VET -David S.
Kennedi B.
Shain S.
RK
Shadericka K.
Kyle O.
Cody W.
Danielle E.
Dorian F.
Donald D.
Sarice G.
Ebony C.
Ray M
Quinton B.
Ridge W.
Claudette W.
Asia W.
Chuck B.
Krystal M.
Michael M.
David C.
Mary W.
Melissa M.
Bianka R.
Shasta T.
Chris I.
Linda D.
Michelle D.
Sergio C
Shelton A.
Redd E.
Christin B.
Victor B.
Melissa F.
Rhonda J.
Kirk W.
Autumn D.
Chuck C.
Jamaree M
Lawrence W.
Lori H.
Brittany
Terry
Dan
Lorie
Joshua
Dan
Lewis
LATEST NEWS