The PACT Act recently gave those exposed to and affected by the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune the right to file a lawsuit against the government. If you developed kidney cancer after exposure to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, you could have grounds to sue. If a member of your family developed kidney cancer due to exposure to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and died as a result of this cancer, you could also have grounds to sue.
Whether you are considering filing a lawsuit or you have already filed your lawsuit, you might have questions regarding the average value of claims similar to yours and what you could potentially be eligible to receive. If you are interested in learning more about the possible value of your claim, contact us today. Our lawyers are more than ready to provide you with all the information that you need.
The lawyers here at the Normandie Law Firm have decades of experience handling all sorts of cases, including cases stemming from harm associated with exposure to toxic chemicals. Our lawyers are ready to answer all of your questions and provide you with the guidance that you need to win your claim. Do not hesitate to contact us at your earliest convenience.
A Review of Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer, or rental cancer, is a condition in which the cells in the kidney become malicious and grow, resulting in a tumor. There are three types of tumors, malignant, indolent, and benign. Malignant tumors are cancerous and can grow and spread to other parts of the body. Indolent tumors are also cancerous but do not usually spread throughout the body. Benign tumors can grow but never spread.
The different types of kidney cancers include the following:
- Renal cell carcinoma (this accounts for about 85% of all kidney cancers)
- Urothelial carcinoma
- Sarcoma
- Wilms tumor (this is most common in children)
- Lymphoma
There are certain risk factors that increase the risk of developing kidney cancer, like smoking, being male, being obese, etc. Being exposed to certain chemicals, including benzene, has also been known to increase the risk of developing cancer.
Some of the symptoms of kidney cancer, which usually do not develop until later stages, include blood in urine, loss of appetite, unexplained weight loss, tiredness, fever, and a constant pain in the back or side (near where the kidneys are located).
A Review of the PACT Act
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) as part of the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act is now law. The PACT Act gives all those who were harmed after being exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune the right to sue the government. Victims are finally getting a chance at justice after they were exposed to multiple chemicals that contaminated the water at the camp. These chemicals included Tetrachloroethylene, Trichloroethylene, vinyl chloride, and Benzene. The water was contaminated from 1953 to 1987. During this time, millions of Marines, other military service members, civilians, contractors, etc. were exposed to the toxic water. Many of those affected developed dangerous health conditions, like Kidney Cancer; many of those affected passed away after developing health conditions.
Under the PACT Act, veterans, civilians, and the families of essentially anyone else exposed to the toxic water at Camp Lejeune can sue and potentially recover compensation. The PACT Act creates a two-year window for affected parties to file a lawsuit.
The Compensation that Claimants Could Recover
Under the PACT Act, claimants can recover damages for medical costs, disability benefits, lost wages, pain and suffering, mental health services, and counseling expenses, for instance. So, yes, you could be eligible to recover compensation given that your lawsuit is successful. The compensation that you could recover could include the following:
- Medical costs – for all the costs associated with treating the kidney cancer
- Disability benefits – if the affected party was unable to work due to the condition
- Lost earnings – for any temporary or permanent lost income associated with the medical condition
- Mental health costs – for the costs of counseling and other mental health services
- Pain and suffering – for the mental and emotional distress resulting from the medical condition
- Punitive damages
- Legal fees
In the case of wrongful death, you could also be eligible to recover compensation for funeral and burial costs as well as for the loss of consortium.
Here at our law firm, you can trust that our lawyers are more than ready to fight for your rights and help you recover the highest settlement available for your claim. Our lawyers are ready to do whatever it takes to get you a fair recovery.
What is the Average Value of Camp Lejeune Kidney Cancer Cases?
These cancer Camp Lejeune lawsuits can be worth $500,000 or more. To determine the value of these cases, we must consider many different factors, one of the most important being medical costs. Let’s consider the costs typically associated with kidney cancer. One option is removing the organ with the cancer. The national average cost of a kidney removal surgery is about $35,000, although this can fluctuate significantly based on the state the procedure is happening in. Similarly, a kidney biopsy has a national average value of about $5,000. Drug treatment can add anywhere from $50,000 to $200,000 for just one course of treatment alone (often, multiple rounds of treatment are required). Considering these numbers, it would be no surprise for a case to have a $500,000 in medical bills alone. Besides medical bills, we must consider lost earnings, pain and suffering, and more. This can lead to case values ranging from $750,000 to $1 million or more. For more information regarding the possible value of your Camp Lejeune kidney cancer case, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.
The Statute of Limitations
Of course, it is normal for claimants to want to know more about the possible value of their claims; however, it is also essential that claimants are aware of time that they have to pursue their claims. All claims are subject to a deadline –a statute of limitations – that determines the total time that claimants have to file their lawsuits. Failing to file a claim on time, even if the claim was valid, can result in losing the right to file a lawsuit entirely.
So, how long do you have to file your kidney cancer Camp Lejeune lawsuit? Under the PACT Act, there is a two-year window from the date that the act became law for claimants to take legal action for harm resulting from exposure to the toxic water at the base camp. This means that claimants have until August 2024 to pursue their claims. For more information about the total length of time that you have to file your lawsuit, do not hesitate to contact us immediately.
Contact the Normandie Law Firm Today
Are you ready to learn more about the possible value of your Camp Lejeune kidney cancer claim? If so, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers are more than ready to evaluate your case and help you recover the highest settlement available. Here at our law firm, we are very proud to offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. Whether you are looking to begin your lawsuit or switch representation to get a better outcome for your claim, you can trust that our experts can help you every step of the way. To benefit from these free legal services, contact us at your earliest convenience.
We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, meaning that our clients will not have to worry about having to pay any upfront legal costs for our legal services. We also work on a strict contingency structure; therefore, our clients will actually not be responsible for paying legal costs until after winning their claims. If you do not win, you will not be responsible for paying anything at all.
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