Serving clients throughout PA, NJ, NY, and MD. If you, a family member, or a civilian worker was exposed to the contaminated drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between 1953 and 1987, you may be entitled to significant compensation under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. Elective Option settlements range from $100,000 to $550,000. Siddons Law Firm is reviewing Camp Lejeune claims. Call (610) 255-7500.

Key Takeaways

  • Congress passed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, creating a federal cause of action for the first time in 40 years for victims of the water contamination.
  • Over 400,000 administrative claims have been filed. The DOJ has approved over $708 million in Elective Option settlements.
  • Elective Option payouts range from $100,000 to $550,000 per claimant, tiered by qualifying condition and length of exposure.
  • Eligible: service members, civilian Marine Corps employees, family members, and in utero exposures from 1953 to 1987.
  • Free case review. No fee unless we recover.

Who May Qualify

You may have a Camp Lejeune claim if:

  1. You, a family member, or a parent (while pregnant with you) was physically present at Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River for at least 30 days between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987.
  2. You were later diagnosed with a condition linked to the contamination — including kidney cancer, bladder cancer, liver cancer, leukemia, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Parkinson’s disease, aplastic anemia, esophageal cancer, breast cancer, and others.
  3. You can document the presence at Camp Lejeune (DD-214, base housing records, employment records) and the qualifying diagnosis.

VA disability compensation does not disqualify you from a Camp Lejeune Justice Act claim.

Compensation Available

  • Elective Option tier payouts ($100K–$550K)
  • Individual litigation awards for claims that don’t fit the Elective Option — potentially higher
  • Past and future medical expenses
  • Pain and suffering
  • Wrongful death damages where the veteran has passed away
  • Separate VA disability benefits (unaffected)

Why Choose Our Firm

Siddons Law Firm represents Camp Lejeune veterans, family members, and civilian workers throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Maryland. We partner with nationally recognized MDL co-counsel who sit on the Camp Lejeune Plaintiffs’ Leadership Group in the Eastern District of North Carolina — the same lawyers negotiating the Elective Option and handling bellwether trials. No up-front costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

I’m already receiving VA disability for a Camp Lejeune condition. Can I still file?

Yes. A Camp Lejeune Justice Act claim is completely separate from VA benefits and will not reduce them.

My family member was a civilian worker at Camp Lejeune. Can they file?

Yes. Civilian employees, contractors, and dependents residing on base all qualify if they were present for 30+ days during the qualifying period.

My father was exposed and passed away. Can I still file?

Yes. Wrongful death claims are filed by the surviving spouse, children, or estate on behalf of a deceased Camp Lejeune veteran.

What if I wasn’t diagnosed until recently?

The Act covers claims regardless of diagnosis date, so long as the exposure meets the 30-day minimum. But the statute of limitations is tight, so call immediately.

Start Your Camp Lejeune Case

Call (610) 255-7500 or email msiddons@siddonslaw.com. Free case review. Serving clients throughout PA, NJ, NY, and MD.