Category: Toxic Exposure
The Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuit deadline is just one month away! Have you submitted your claim? Originally opened in 2022, the two-year window to file is closing quickly, but you still have time to file. Not sure where to start? That’s what we’re here for. File your claim under the Camp Lejeune toxic water…
Do you know about the Camp Lejeune Lawsuit deadline, and what it means for you? This important lawsuit is well underway, and thousands of affected individuals have started the filing process. Unfortunately, many more are unaware of the potential compensation waiting for them. In this helpful Q&A, we’re answering common questions about the Camp Lejeune…
The Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuit is now widely recognized. Hundreds of veterans, government employees, and their families have come forward after being impacted by health conditions related to this exposure, and they’re fighting for the justice and assistance they deserve. Originally opened in 2022, the two-year window to file is beginning to close. Have…
Spring brings the promise of life and renewal, and is a favorite season of many for this reason. With longer days, more time in the fresh air, gardens blooming and a new season ahead, April often feels like a fresh start. Sadly, for many of our country’s veterans, a new season simply means continued suffering,…
August is National Water Quality Month. Water quality matters to all humans, as water is necessary for all parts of life. For Marine veterans stationed in Camp Lejeune though, this month holds special significance. Veterans, their families, and employees of the military base forced to deal with the long-term consequences of toxic water exposure are…
Florida is home to thousands of veterans, and we are passionate about paying them well-earned respect. However, did you know the month of April has been set aside to recognize and remember their children? April is the Month of the Military Child. The weeks ahead have been designated to honor the sacrifices made by the…
How are dangerous chemicals, a military base in North Carolina, and veterans here in Tampa connected to one another? Last year’s lawsuit regarding water contamination at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina can answer that question. During the span of years between 1953 and 1987, dangerous substances were leached into the water, yet left undisclosed to those who…
When you are in an accident or suffer an injury that was someone else’s fault, everyone will tell you that you need to get a lawyer ASAP. While they’re correct that you need representation, it’s important to know that not all lawyers are created equal, and finding one that has experience and knowledge specific to…
Here is our long-awaited benefits guide for Florida’s Camp Lejeune water contamination victims. Camp Lejeune, NC has been highlighted a lot in the last year, and it has all been because of the ongoing lawsuit against them regarding past water contamination, and hundreds (maybe thousands?) of individuals and families impacted by it. The lawsuit was launched…
Valentine’s Day is just a little over a week away and Tampa businesses are gearing up for the holiday of love. For military families in the Tampa area though, holidays can be hard. Our servicemen and servicewomen who are currently deployed don’t get to celebrate special events with the ones they love, and often miss…
Were you stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between 1953 – 1987? Did you or a family member live on base or work an on-site contracted position during that time period? The recently passed PACT Act could apply to you. Over the years since 1987, the truth about the water at Camp Lejeune has come out, and many veterans,…
By now, most people have heard about the toxic substances in the water at Camp Lejeune, and of the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination lawsuit. If you haven’t, you can read more about it on our blog, or you can learn more here on the Brooks site. While there are many discussions about the situation, the legal…
Are you a family member of a veteran seeking information about the recent act passed for victims of water contamination at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina? While there’s plenty of information circulating on the internet about victims, who’s at fault, health conditions related to the water contamination, wrongful death, and more, many families are left wondering how…
What do VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), North Carolina, and Polk County veterans have in common? Well, if you were a veteran (or military family member/contract employee) stationed at Camp Lejeune, the answer would be: A LOT. During the span of time between 1953 and 1987, dangerous substances were leached into the water, yet left undisclosed to…
Estados Unidos es un país construido sobre la honestidad, la integridad y el cuidado del prójimo… ¿no es así? Para los veteranos y sus familias que sirvieron en Camp Lejeune, Carolina del Norte, estos valores están siendo cuestionados a la luz de la información que ha surgido sobre la contaminación del agua, la falta de…
Camp Lejeune has made it on the map and into the news lately for all the wrong reasons. If you’ve seen this military base highlighted, it was likely due to the ongoing lawsuit against them regarding water contamination, and hundreds (maybe thousands?) of individuals and families impacted by it from 1953 until 1987. What brought on this lawsuit…
America is a country built on honesty, integrity, and care for one’s fellow man…isn’t it? For veterans and their families who served at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, these values are being questioned in light of the information that has come out about water contamination, lack of transparency, and the lifelong health effects many of them…
It is anticipated that over 1 million people may have been exposed and affected by contaminated water at Camp Lejeune for over 34-years, from 1953 to 1987. This includes marines that are stationed or in training at Camp Lejeune… but they aren’t the only ones. Not a Marine or Former Marine? You May Still be…
My numerous family members were not affected, but unfortunately many veterans and their family members that served at Camp Lejeune were harmed, not by a foreign nation, but by toxic water they encountered while on base at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Brooks Law Group Wants to Help You! We want to be there for…
Imagine this! You grew up in an era where the flag was honored, and military service was aspired, too. You wanted to do your part to support and defend our freedoms. Imagine that as a young man or woman you or a family member wanted to join the marines to serve your country. Imagine that…
If you’ve found this blog, you’re likely seeking out information about the recent act passed for victims of water contamination at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. While there’s plenty of information circulating on the internet about victims, who’s at fault, health conditions related to the water contamination, and more, the primary question you need to answer first…
What You Need to Know About Camp Lejeune’s Water Contamination Did you work or reside at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 consecutive days between August 1953 and December 1988? If you answered yes to that question, you could qualify to receive compensation due to the consumption of contaminated drinking water present at the site…
