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Will Deceased Veterans Also Qualify for Compensation?

Did you have a parent, child, or another family member who has since passed away due to the water contamination at Camp Lejeune? Under the terms of the CLJA, they can likely still receive compensation by filing a claim. 

Every state has its own legal procedures governing how a legal representative gets appointed to represent a deceased veteran’s claim. The Ruth Law Team has the expertise to comply with the legal requirements in your state and can guide you through the process.

If your parent was a Camp Lejeune veteran who died from cancer, suffered kidney or liver disease, or lived with any of the terrible conditions included on our list, then you may qualify to file a claim on their behalf, even if their cause of death was unrelated. The disease they suffered could have been caused by their Camp Lejeune experience.  

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Do I have a medical condition covered by The Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA)?

Medical science indicates that certain diseases are directly associated with the cancer-causing chemicals that leaked into Camp Lejeune’s water supply between 1953 and 1987. Dozens of other serious illnesses and diseases could have been caused by drinking or bathing in the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.  Because of the strong connection between Camp Lejeune water… read more?

What should I do if I have been exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune?

If you were exposed to Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water while serving or living on base for at least 30 days between 1953 and 1987, you can contact The Ruth Law Team to find out whether you or your family member may qualify for benefits or compensation under the CLJA.  Exposure to contaminated water alone does… read more?

Do I need a lawyer for a Camp Lejeune claim?

The law does not require you to be represented by a lawyer to file a Camp Lejeune injury claim. However, a professional licensed attorney studies, trains, and practices for many years to acquire expertise in preparing, filing, and fighting for their client’s legal claims.  Injured parties who file their own claims without a lawyer’s assistance… read more?