Category: Toxic Exposure
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…
