Environmental & Toxic Exposure

With Cancer after Living or Working at Camp Lejeune?

A major environmental contamination incident took place at the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between 1953 and 1987. For more than 33 years, an estimated 1 million people were exposed to toxic chemicals from contaminated water sources on the base. This included benzene, trichloroethylene (TCE), vinyl chloride, and perchloroethylene (PCE), all of which are known carcinogens.

The tragedy was first discovered in 1982 when lab tests revealed that there were high levels of cancer-causing chemicals present in the drinking water at two separate base wells. Despite warnings from health experts, the U.S. Marine Corps continued to use these wells as its primary source of drinking water for more than five years. In 1987, they finally shut down these wells because of solid evidence that linked their use to adverse health consequences.

Since this discovery, thousands of individuals who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune during this period have come forward with various medical conditions such as kidney cancer, bladder cancer, liver cancer, leukemia, and other forms of cancers related to exposure to these hazardous compounds. Suppose you or someone you love was diagnosed with cancer after living or working at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987. In that case, you may have a case, and our environmental and toxic exposure attorneys can help you seek just compensation.

With Parkinson’s Disease after Exposure to Paraquat?

Paraquat is an herbicide that has been used in agriculture for many decades since its introduction in 1961. Developed by Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) and now sold by Syngenta under a variety of trade names, Paraquat was the first of its kind to be used as a general non-selective contact herbicide. It was widely adopted due to its low cost and effectiveness.

Paraquat quickly gained popularity as a weed killer and was commonly used on hay fields, pastureland, and other areas where weeds were present. Over the years it has been used on many different crops including soybeans, corn, cotton, sorghum, and wheat. Although it kills all plant life it comes into contact with, Paraquat has been successful in reducing crop damage caused by weeds.

In recent years, Paraquat’s use has decreased due to concerns about its potential health risks from long-term exposure. Studies have linked Paraquat to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease when exposed to large doses over time.

If you were diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after known exposure to Paraquat, we can help you take legal action. We will put our experience to work for you and fight to recover damages.