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February 21, 2024
When an individual causes the death of another due to their actions, whether through an intentional act or the result of negligence, the family members of the deceased may bring a wrongful death lawsuit against the person who caused their loved one’s death. Find out some frequently asked questions as they relate to wrongful death.
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January 9, 2024
Military veterans, civilian workers, and their family members who lived on or worked at Camp Lejeune during the period August 1953 to December 1987 are at increased risk of illness from water contamination on the base and may be entitled to financial compensation.
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September 15, 2023
Although the tragedy of the Camp Lejeune toxic water contamination goes back decades, the current litigation is only in its earliest stages. Some claimants are starting to file administrative claims with JAG’s Tort Claims Units (which must be filed by August 2024 at the latest.) Others are in the 6 month waiting period after filing an administrative claim, and before filing a civil lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Those who have already filed a civil lawsuit in federal court are stalled in legal processes while the court tries to manage the huge caseload of over 1,000 Camp Lejeune cases to date. As far as we are aware, no settlements have been reached yet in the Camp Lejeune litigation.
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September 15, 2023
The Department of the Navy is offering an expedited resolution process for Camp Lejeune water contamination victims. While this may be a quicker way for injured victims to get compensation, it is not the best option for all claimants.
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July 5, 2023
Camp Lejeune is a United States Marine Corps base located in Jacksonville, North Carolina. For decades, the base was contaminated with harmful chemicals that affected as many as one million servicemen and women, civilian staff, and their families who lived there. The situation remained unresolved for years, causing many people to suffer serious health problems, including cancers, birth defects, and neurological problems. Now, the victims of Camp Lejeune are taking legal action to bring those responsible for these atrocities to justice.
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June 20, 2023
If you or a loved one was stationed or lived at Camp Lejeune, you may be eligible for the Camp Lejeune lawsuit. This blog provides an overview of who is eligible to file a claim for compensation in the Camp Lejeune lawsuit. For more detailed information about eligibility, contact our Camp Lejeune Water Contamination attorneys online or at 302.655.2599.
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April 8, 2023
A wrongful death lawsuit is a legal action brought by the survivors of someone who died as the result of a wrongful act of another person. It is not a criminal action, however, in Delaware, it is possible to bring a civil action for a wrongful death even if the state has brought criminal charges in relation to that death.
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August 10, 2022
Scientific and medical evidence has shown that drinking or bathing in contaminated drinking water from two on-base water wells at Camp Lejeune significantly increased the risk of developing certain cancers and other chronic diseases. Up to one million military and civilian staff and their families may have been exposed.
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April 12, 2022
Managing Partner Keith Donovan discusses the key factors in case valuation.
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February 1, 2019
In Delaware, families who've lost a loved one due to someone else's negligence may have grounds for survival action and wrongful death claims. Learn more here.
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January 25, 2019
People who have lost a loved one in a negligence-related accident may be entitled to compensation. Find out what wrongful death claimants have to prove here.
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April 17, 2017
Cases in U.S. courts can be criminal or civil. Learning the differences between these two types of law can help injury victims understand their legal options.