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L&S Retained to Represent Victim of the NYC Garage Collapse on Ann Street

Manhattan Garage Collapse — What you Need to Know Manhattan was shaken this week by the collapse of a large parking garage — here’s what you need to know: The Ann Street Garage has been the subject of scrutiny from city inspectors for decades. Nearly two decades ago, city inspectors cited the property owner for … Read more

Everything You Need to Know About VA Benefits and Compensation As a Camp Lejeune Victim

Decades following the news that North Carolina military base, Camp Lejeune, knowingly had toxic drinking water on-site, the U.S. government is finally extending its compensation options for exposed victims. Between VA disability benefits, healthcare coverage, and—as of August 2022—federal lawsuits, military personnel, civilians, and family members affected by the contaminated water now have access to … Read more

Navigating the Legal Maze: How to Find the Right Camp Lejeune Attorney

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For the estimated 1 million people affected by Camp Lejeune’s water contamination, the decision to pursue legal action can be complex, emotionally overwhelming, and even life-altering. With the right legal representation, however, you can navigate any claim-related complexities and find the support you need to effectively assert your rights under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act … Read more

A Historical Overlook of Camp Lejeune

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As the second-largest Marine Corps base in the United States, Camp Lejeune has had a notorious history unlike any other military training facility to date. From its early days as a WWII training point to its 30-plus-year water contamination crisis, the historical timeline of the military base has affected countless veterans and civilians — leaving … Read more

How to File a Wrongful Contamination Lawsuit in New York

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On August 10, 2022, the Biden Administration signed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CJLA) into law. The CJLA allows military members and their families to sue and recover damages due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina. This act extends to military members and their families stationed at Camp Lejeune … Read more

How the PACT Act Can Help Veterans Exposed to Contaminated Water at Camp Lejeune

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After decades of attempting to compel the federal government to correct the water toxicity issue at Camp Lejeune, the Biden administration signed the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act into law in August 2022. The PACT Act allows veterans to file Camp Lejuene water contamination claims that the VA previously denied due to eligibility … Read more

How Did the Water at Camp Lejeune Become Contaminated?

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Many scientists consider what happened at Camp Lejeune to be the worst water contamination event in U.S. history. Thousands of military veterans and their family members have suffered from illness and even death due to the carelessness of Camp Lejeune officials and the federal government. But how did this awful situation unfold, and what specifically … Read more

Who Is Liable in Apartment Building Accidents?

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Good landlords go the extra mile to ensure the safety of all their tenants, whether that be in their individual units or outside in the common areas. Unfortunately, however, not all residential property owners keep a consistent pulse on the security of their grounds. When apartment accidents occur and result in personal injury, it can … Read more

Common Camp Lejeune Health Risks for Your Water Contamination Settlement

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If you’re familiar with the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, then you know that it wasn’t always the beautiful community it is today. Camp Lejeune has served as a prominent Marine Corps installation since the end of World War II, housing veterans and their families for decades. But in 1985, numerous water … Read more

Exposure to Contaminated Camp Lejeune Water: The Neurobehavioral Effects

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Existing for over three decades, the water contamination at Camp Lejeune has exposed as many as 1,000,000 veterans, their family members, and civilians to serious health risks. Among these risks include several presumed neurobehavioral effects, damaging how the nervous system works and leading to a range of emotional, behavioral, and learning problems. If you’ve served … Read more