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Can We Safely Burn Used Plastic Objects in a Domestic Fireplace?

Some people think throwing plastics into a fire might be convenient, especially if they have a fireplace at home. However, there are some things you should keep in mind before you try it, including the legal consequences of this practice. Here’s everything you need to know from our toxic chemical burn injury attorney, Michael Ehline!

Many Things Have Changed… Fireplaces Are Not on that List

The domestic fireplace was invented hundreds of years ago, and humans probably never dreamed of technology advancing so much. Although many things have changed due to technological improvements, fireplaces are not on that list.

Nowadays, a domestic fireplace has little to no use. You can regulate your home’s temperature in different ways, and you don’t need to burn coal or wood anymore. Therefore, people primarily have them for aesthetic purposes.

If you have a domestic fireplace at home and your house is also full of unused junk, you might wonder if burning plastic objects is a solution for that. You should know a few things about the topic, so take a look at the next few sections.

Burning Plastic Waste – Can You Do it in a Domestic Fireplace?

The short answer is no, you shouldn’t even try it. Commercial incineration occurs in specific places for exact reasons, primarily because burning plastics means your fireplace releases dangerous chemicals that could harm you, the people around you, and the environment.

Whether you’re getting rid of plastic trash, plastic bags, reusable containers, or other waste plastic, this action makes your fireplace release toxic gases full of dangerous chemicals, such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, hydrochloric acid, and more.

Can Plastic Bottles Harm the Environment?

All kinds of plastic objects can harm the environment, especially if they aren’t safely burned. The golden rule is to recycle, not throw away or try to get rid of them by exposing them to the high temperatures of your chimney.

Thus, the perfect solution to avoid heavy metals entering your house’s precious air is to grab that spare bubble wrap you have and throw it in a recycling container. Alternatively, hand it to specialized garbage disposal experts, who can safely burn them without harming anyone.

What Happens if You Burn Plastic

Burning plastics means you’re contributing to releasing massive amounts of harmful chemicals into the air, such as carbon monoxide. Although this doesn’t sound like much, many of these gases are potentially carcinogenic

The chemicals that enter the air after you burn something seemingly harmless, like a plastic bag, can cause respiratory ailments and stress humans’ immune systems.

According to MIT, the only temporary solution to this is to recycle plastic objects instead of burning them. This is the only alternative that guarantees you’re not producing dangerous gasses or harming the environment. Scientists are currently working to develop high-tech options to get rid of plastic, but until that happens, recycling is key.

Is It Illegal to Burn Plastic?

Since producing such massive amounts of dangerous gasses through fire harms human health, this practice is illegal in most of the United States.

Burn barrels and plastic produce many more dangerous chemicals than seasoned wood or other materials, as they need much higher temperatures before they’re entirely burned. Therefore, authorities have decided to make plastic burning illegal to avoid dioxins and monoxide emissions through the smoke.

Can You Get Poisoned from the Gas that Your Fireplace Emits?

Unfortunately, yes. If you burn so much as a plastic bag, your health can suffer catastrophic consequences.

According to the MIT School of Engineering, one option would be to replace your regular old fireplace with a commercial incinerator. In that case, burning different kinds of plastic would theoretically be possible. However, this alternative is so expensive and out of people’s reach that it’s still not viable.

Therefore, as of right now, you must know that grabbing those plastics and throwing them on your fireplace is immensely dangerous. Until you can safely burn things like that, you should avoid trying it out in your chimney, mainly because it’s illegal.

Should You Use Your Fireplace?

You can use your fireplace, but not to safely burn plastic. Instead, enjoy the flames that it can give you, or decorate it to fit your aesthetic.

Just because you can’t burn plastic in your chimney doesn’t mean that it’s illegal to have it. A fireplace symbolizes a warm home, and some people enjoy using it like a stove, even if it’s just to make s’mores.

Maybe experts will come up with a way to use your fireplace to get rid of those old Legos. In the meantime, just make some marshmallows and recycle the plastic you have.

Are There Legal Consequences?

Since burning these objects in a fireplace is illegal, there are consequences, and you might have to face them if you don’t follow the rules.

Remember that these guidelines exist to protect you, your loved ones, and the people around you. Therefore, don’t try burning anything made of plastic in your fireplace.

How Can You Know for Sure?

Overall, plastic burning is illegal in the United States. In some parts of California, you might be able to burn cardboard, but it depends on where you are.

Hiring a Legal Team Is the Best Alternative

If you’re interested in burning cardboard, wood, etc., you need to know whether or not you’re harming yourself or the atmosphere.

Hiring a legal expert is the best alternative because they can answer whether or not this is illegal, and you can ask any related questions you have on the subject.

Ehline Law Firm Can Help You

No one knows what the future will bring for carbon emissions. Therefore, if you want legal guidance from a top team, contact Ehline Law Firm today.

Our firm is unlike any other because you can get expert assistance regardless of your question. A team is at your service, and it can help you!

How to Find the Ideal Attorney

With so many law firms in the US, how do you pick the ideal one? At Ehline Law Firm, we ensure our clients get the justice they deserve. Here are a few factors to consider when finding the ideal attorney for you:

Consider All Your Alternatives

Firstly, you must make a list of all your options. Write a short description of each lawyer and include the law firm they work with, if applicable, along with their contact information.

Schedule a Free Consultation

Once you pick a few of your favorites, schedule a free case evaluation with each one, including one of our experienced attorneys.

This session is essential because you’ll learn about the lawyer’s personality and whether or not they might be the ideal professional to work with. Make sure you ask as many questions as you can!

Compare Pros and Cons

After having one-on-one sessions with different attorneys, compare the pros and cons of each one to ensure you’re choosing the best professional you can.

Call the Ideal Lawyer for You

Lastly, contact the attorney you choose as soon as possible to start the legal process. If you pick the correct person, they can passionately defend your case, regardless of what you’re going through!

Contact Ehline Law Firm Today

Now that you know that burning plastics is illegal, contact Ehline Law Firm if you have further questions. With a knowledgeable team of experts handling many cases, you no longer have to worry about going through the legal process alone. Call us today at (833) LETS-SUE for a free consultation, or feel free to use our online contact us form.

Burn Injury Resources

Although we don’t sponsor, have a relationship with, or affiliation with the businesses and professional groups mentioned below, we are providing this content to assist Angelinos. 

Burn Injury First Aid:

  • Burn Injury Treatment Techniques.
  • Burn Injury Pathophysiology.

9-1-1 Emergency Service Centers:

Burn Injury Treatment Centers:

The Grossman Burn Center.

7325 Medical Center Dr
Suite 200
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 981-2050

(View Website)

LAC, USC Regional Burn Center.

2051 Marengo St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 409-1000

(View Website)

Shriners for Children Medical Center.

909 S. Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-389-9300

(View Website)

Burn Injury Foundations and Related Help.

Alisa Anne Ruch Burn Foundation.

50 N. Hill Ave
Suite 305
Pasadena, CA 91106
(818) 848-0223

(View Website)

Children’s Burn Foundation.

5000 Van Nuys Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 907-2822

(View Website)

Burn and Scalds Lawyers.

Ehline Law Firm Personal Injury Attorneys, APLC 633 W 5th Street #2890 Los Angeles, CA 90071 (View Website) We make no guarantee that these resources will help with your case. However, the above should provide a great foundation and insight into burn injury logistics and care.

Impact of Critical Race Theory on Jury Perceptions – Threat to Civil Rights

As we journey through this often complex landscape of thoughts and considerations, we’ll delve deep into the intricacies of a subject making waves across the nation: Critical Race Theory and students who become jurors. Many argue that critical race theory is important for social justice and exposing racial inequality.

Others contend that it’s a source of tension and even, potentially, a civil rights violation. But is it poisoning juries to hold prejudices against white individuals? A core element is that earning things via merit is white patriarchy.

To Critical Race Theorists, people don’t earn things; they are simply victims or oppressors in permanent racial hierarchies (with black people at the bottom in permanent slavery.) Since Asians are successful, they are generally treated as “oppressors,” too, depending on your “teacher.” This is their law; to them, it’s no theory. (CRT racial inequality teachers can make over $100k per year peddling CRT in most parts of the country.)

We will show how implementing Critical Race Theory on a widespread scale could potentially instill bias injuries. Even if you attend a school of law, words like “white privilege” are accepted as accurate. If you fight back, you will be canceled and possibly face an interrogation by administrators to make sure you condemn white people enough. At least, we hear privately from many students trying to get ahead.

The Slippery Slope of Blaming Gene Pools for Racial Inequality

We’re going to take you through the potential dangers, the areas of concern, and why some folks are pointing fingers at CRT for allegedly promoting racism against white individuals. It’s a delicate and sensitive subject, but we must have these discussions with respect and understanding at their center. 

  1. Understanding the basics of CRT
  2. Exploring the implications of CRT on Jury’s perception
  3. Why some believe CRT promotes racism against whites

With an open mind and a steadfast resolve, let’s dedicate ourselves to seeking the truth, informed clarity, and a deeper understanding of this contentious topic. Shall we delve in?

At first, the media said it was a conspiracy theory that CRT was indoctrinating kids, even though many of us knew that was a lie. Then, the NEA head finally came out and admitted it is DEMANDING that anti-white hate, couched as “Critical Race Theory,” be forced on public school children. Educators say their version is the natural, racist history of this country and downplay that they call white children “privileged” and “oppressors.”

They say the law and everything about America is designed to keep black people down. To them, black people can do no wrong, and if they are accused of being bad students or breaking a law, you are a racist for saying it. Their interests seem to be in promoting racial division to make sure no black person will ever vote Republican, say many school teachers who wish to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation by the NEA or local teacher’s unions.

According to many parents, including black parents, teachers are telling black kids they are “oppressed” and have zero chance at success without forced “equity” by the democrat party’s instrumentalities, aka public schools and universities, as well as administrative agencies (SEIU, etc.) 

They want all students thoroughly indoctrinated in anti-white hate, especially in the wake of January 6, which CNN and other government-influenced media have told them was a white racist attempt to take over the country.

“As we head into college application and selection season, we need to get parents, in particular, to focus on CRT that will be forced on their kids.” (Source, NY Post.)

Watch RACIST Lecture on Critical Race Theory to White Crowd

Democrat Party View

According to leftists and many national teacher’s unions, Critical Race Theory (CRT), at its core, is an academic movement that seeks to examine social, cultural, and legal issues as they relate to race and racism. To them, it’s a subject that divides opinion only if you are suffering from “white rage,” “white fragility,” or are a “Karen,” etc.

They use insults and peer pressure to force their “religion” since they think it intrigues young minds and provokes intense debate. There is nothing wrong with telling white kids their entire gene pool is racist and oppressive. There is nothing wrong with telling black kids they are permanent victims of the “white man,” either.

Average White Person’s General View?

To many of the so-called irredeemable “oppressors” (white people), CRT is nothing more than Cultural Marxism. They say it is a hidden new law designed to treat whites the same way the Germans treated Jews in Nazi Germany. In defense, Democrat-run Google and its Wikipedia claim that using the terms “Cultural Marxism” is anti-Semitic. So, if you mention it, you, too, are an anti-Jewish “racist.” Whatever you call it, most white people who know what it is call it state-mandated hate.

Still, there are many so-called “self-hating white people,” particularly in university teaching positions, who think we need to exterminate the white race or breed white people out of existence. They understand that family members of democrats have created entire public school curriculums and stand to make millions from peddling their hateful propaganda on school children, and they are pissed. They say it violates civil rights law, and with newly graduated judges, they have zero faith they will uphold the law, especially if they are in Washington, DC.

It’s no secret among lawyers that DC juries have no love for white republican males. If that weren’t the case, the defendants of January 6 would not have been trying to get a change of venue from the very beginning. The law of the land is that DC will give whites no chance; at least, that is the idea.

They know that CRT, in its practice and function, EXACTLY judges people by skin color and not the content of their character. But to them, it’s not enough for Americans to be equal in opportunity; they think the white man must “give up the benefits” of being white. And many academics and judges who vote into office get to decide the penalty of being white at whim; that’s their star chamber law.

Many whites argue that with Stasi-style K-12 and Marxist university professor reinforcement, many young adults and future judges now have received this indoctrination against whites (intersectionalism, or another catchy name, etc.), predominantly white males, as the ENEMY. Today, we’ll focus firmly on the implications of this theory when it comes to our justice system, specifically an African American jury’s role after thorough CRT indoctrination. 

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere… Whatever affects one directly, impacts all indirectly.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

You may be wondering what Critical Race Theory (CRT) is at its core. It’s an academic concept that emerged in the United States in the 1980s and is rooted in critical theory. A single individual did not create it but developed it through the contributions of various far-left “scholars,” including Derrick Bell, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Richard Delgado, and others who lean far-far left.

Kimberlé Crenshaw, one of the key figures in the development of CRT, is often associated with its creation. It essentially suggests that racism is a systemic issue insidiously integrated into our society’s structures and institutions rather than simply individual prejudice or bias.

In other words, even if blacks run everything, the system still favors whites unless minorities take action to be anti-white, according to the many whites terrified to speak lest they lose their job, especially government employees. They pointed to the media-created George Floyd fiasco and declared this is “systemic racism.” And because they said it, it was automatically true until Musk destroyed their “consensus.”

Riots ensued, and the push for CRT indoctrination pushed full steam ahead for our new “woke” military and federal workers. Mandatory “racial sensitivity” training, aka how to humiliate white people and shame them for merely existing – classes began, and of course, military recruiting ceased. (After all, you won’t get promoted based on merit, especially whites, so what’s the point?) So we know these new woke, anecdotally, government-mandated, “anti-white” policies are hurting US national security. 

But how does this relate to juries, you might ask? When CRT is applied to a jury setting, it can affect the perceived objectivity and impartiality with which the jury approaches a case. This is particularly true when that case involves races, ethnicities, or aspects of culture. 

Implications for White Individuals Before a Hostile, CRT Indoctrinated Jury?

While CRT aims to investigate and challenge societal systems, critics argue that it indiscriminately paints a negative image of white individuals -irredeemably racist, aka YOUR ENEMY. They contend it could fuel tension and hatred towards white people and bypass the fundamental principle that every person should be judged based on their actions, not on the color of their skin or presumed group privileges. 

They suggest that if carried to extremes, CRT can lead juries to approach a white defendant or witness with a set of preconceived notions based on their perceived role in systemic racism rather than the facts of the case. This is a dangerously slippery slope, some argue, wherein it becomes harder to ensure a truly fair trial. After all, if the defendant is white, they are already guilty as your “oppressor.” Sounds very Nazi German-like.

The Civil Rights Concern 

Critics argue that an overemphasis on CRT in jury settings could potentially infringe civil rights. They contend this could constitute discrimination against white individuals who are entitled to equal protection and due process under the law. 

In conclusion, the argument is that CRT not only challenges the perceived ethnicity-neutral framework of justice in the courtroom but may potentially undermine equal rights under the law. 

It’s worth noting that these are largely theoretical arguments, and there is longstanding debate in academic and legal circles about the extent of CRT’s impact. It’s worth considering all perspectives in order to form a balanced view.

While it’s important to recognize and challenge systemic racism where it exists, critics worry that unchecked use of CRT could risk turning this essential task into a reason to alienate and discriminate against white individuals.

One such concern stems from the courtrooms where Critical Race Theory (CRT) can subtly reshape justice dynamics. As the jury is a fundamental brick in building justice, CRT’s potential influence on jurors warrants careful consideration. 

In a vacuum where CRT is applied without imbalance, the purpose is to dismantle structural racism. However, in the context of the jury system, critics claim there can be potential pitfalls if inadequately managed. 

Influence of CRT on the Jury System 

The essence of a jury trial is that a group of ordinary people from various backgrounds will apply their collective reasoning to reach a fair verdict. If CRT influences this process, the fear is that it could engender biases against white defendants. 

Consider a hypothetical situation where a white individual is on trial. If jurors, informed to view society and its structures through the lens of CRT, are predisposed to see white individuals as beneficiaries of systemic racism, it could cloud their judgment. It could lead to the presumption of guilt, not based on the evidence before them, but possibly on their racial perceptions. It could be construed, critics caution, as a form of reverse discrimination. 

Concerns of Racial Prejudice  

Think of it this way: if the application of CRT convinced a single juror that their duty was to address systemic racism rather than remain impartial, this could potentially sway the outcome of a trial. Critics argue this is problematic as it inserts prejudice and bias into a process that strives for impartiality and fairness. 

The ultimate danger, these critics suggest, is that any unchecked and misapplied sociological theory, including CRT, could risk morphing into the problem it seeks to solve: systemic discrimination. In this case, it’s against white people, infringing their civil rights to a fair trial—it’s a civil rights violation. 

In conclusion, while CRT has its place in tackling so-called “systemic racism” ( many say, a term made up by racist academics), the risks inherent in its misuse need to be identified and addressed, mainly when applied to the justice system, to guard against fostering any form of discrimination.

Do Electrical Burns Leave Scars?

Electricity has been a modern blessing but has also become one of the most lethal commodities in our homes if improperly handled.

Have You Experienced Burn Injuries from Electrical Accidents? Contact Ehline Law

In the United States, more than 1,000 Americans die each year due to electrical injuries, and those who get injured suffer from physiological and pathological effects.

Who Is Prone to Suffering Electrical Burn Injuries?

Electric burns result from a person contacting an electric current from a live wire (directly or indirectly) and lightning. Ordinary residents are victims of low-voltage electrical injuries, while those working in specific work environments (utility companies) are prone to high-voltage electrical burns.

For example, fractal wood burning, a process of creating art in wood, can cause high-voltage electrical currents if you’re not careful, leading to burn injuries.

The Severity of the Electrical Burn and Scarring

Not all types of electrical burns leave a scar. Scarring from electrical burns depends on how severe the burn injury is, and you can get three different types of burns from an electrical injury.

First-degree Burns

Also known as superficial burns, a first-degree burn is the most minor yet dangerous type of burn affliction a suffering victim can receive as it causes redness and, in some situations, swelling. The outer layer of skin dies and gets replaced with a new layer during the healing process. There might be some scarring depending on how long the contact with electricity is.

Second-degree Burns

The damage here is much more severe than that of first-degree burns, resulting in dead outer skin. Second-degree burns are also called partial-thickness burns, and victims often have redness and swelling, but some blisters are painful. These burns affect the skin’s protective ability, leading to infection if the burns do not receive immediate medical attention. Scarring is inevitable, but proper medical care can last a few months.

Third-degree Burns

These are referred to as full-thickness burns. They are the most severe burns that a victim can receive and are life-threatening as they reach the fat layer and bones. However, these are less painful than the other two types as they kill all nerve cells. With burned skin, third-degree burns affect the social life of burn injury victims as they have disfigurements and excessive scarring, requiring skin graft surgery and long-term medical burn treatment.

Understanding that the body can convert electricity into heat, leading to thermal burns, is essential. Such injuries are not evident from the outside as the skin is not damaged or affected too much, but there can be internal bodily injuries from an electric shock.

How to Prevent an Electrical Burn

Although many in the United States die from electrical burns, these injuries are preventable by taking proper safety measures.

Here are a few prevention tips that you can implement in your life to reduce the risk of an electric injury:

  • Ensure safety coverings for all electrical outlets if you have children at home.
  • Electrical Cords are susceptible to wear and tear, exposing live electrical wires. Keep electrical cords away from children or replace them to avoid getting electrocuted.
  • When using electrical appliances, read the safety instructions that come with the devices to avoid electrical injuries.
  • When at work, ensure that you follow all the safety instructions provided.
  • Avoid going out or traveling during rain and lightning, as more than 15% of electrical burn cases in the United States are caused by lightning.

You may be eligible for compensation if you’ve gotten injured by an electric current due to someone else’s negligence. Contact a Los Angeles burn injury attorney today at (213) 596-9642 for a free case evaluation.

Citations

http://ameriburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/electricalsafetyeducatorsguide.pdf

https://www.winchesterhospital.org/health-library/article?id=163347

Camp Lejeune Wrongful Death Lawsuit: Health Issues & Payout Amounts

The Camp Lejeune water contamination story is one of the most devastating ones for people who had a loved one there between the 1950s and 1980s.

Due to the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the water of Camp Lejeune back in those years, many workers at the local U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp were exposed to drinking toxic liquids, causing sickness and even death.

Thankfully, family members of the victims still have time to file wrongful death claims and seek compensation for all the damages caused by this water contamination case.

This article by Ehline Law will cover the water contamination case in the area and how loved ones of deceased Camp Lejeune victims can file a lawsuit today to recover damages.

Everything About the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Case

Many consider the Camp Lejeune water contamination case one of the worst public drinking water contamination cases in history.

This case was so severe that it got the camp listed as a “Superfund Site” in 1989 and caused many Camp Lejeune lawsuits over the years.

Let’s dive deeper into what happened at Camp Lejeune and how former Camp Lejeune residents were affected:

What Is Camp Lejeune? An Overview of What Happened

Camp Lejeune’s base was once one of the most important to Marines. It was founded in 1941 in North Carolina. At the time, it was one of the largest and busiest bases within the Marine Corps.

According to Marine Corps reports, they disposed of waste using the “common practices of the time.” However, many records later showed that Marines used to dump industrial wastewater and oil in storm drains.

Moreover, Marines also buried potentially radioactive materials, as the reports state. One of the most severe factors in the Camp Lejeune water contamination case was a dry-cleaning business that used to dump wastewater with chemicals into the drains.

In essence, the Marine Corps, upon investigation in the 1980s, discovered many toxic chemicals and volatile compounds in the Camp Lejeune drinking water, particularly in the Hadnot Point/Tarawa Terrace treatment plants.

According to victims exposed to contaminated drinking water, the Marine Corps knew the wells were contaminated and didn’t address the issue, causing Camp Lejeune residents to drink contaminated water for several years.

To put things in perspective, the concentrations of toxic chemicals in the water are up to 240-3400 times higher than the current safety levels.

The water contamination case in Camp Lejeune caused thousands of people in the area to get sick and die prematurely from cancer, leukemia, and other related ailments. It wasn’t until 1999 that the Marine Corps started to notify Camp Lejeune base members that they “might” have consumed toxic water.

What Was in the Water in Camp Lejeune?

The toxic chemicals found in the Camp Lejeune drinking water included:

  • TCE (trichloroethylene)
  • Vinyl Chloride
  • PCE (perchloroethylene/tetrachloroethylene)
  • Benzene

Unfortunately, PCE was found to be a suspected carcinogen. Additionally, the Marines didn’t disclose to people that they discovered benzene in the water and also claimed that the EPA didn’t currently mandate “safe” levels of TCE and PCE.

According to reports, the USMC omitted the presence of benzene in drinking water from its 1992 federal health review, although it was well aware that it existed.

What Health Issues Could Camp Lejeune Residents Get from the Water Contamination?

Between 700,000 and 1 million residents in Camp Lejeune were exposed to toxic drinking water. The people exposed include:

  • Military Personnel
  • Marines and Their Families
  • Civilian Contractors in the Area

The chemicals mentioned before are known to cause a wide range of health problems, most of them being life-threatening ones. Some of these dangerous health conditions include:

  • Bladder, breast, esophageal, kidney, liver, lung, pancreatic, rectal, or prostate cancer
  • Female infertility
  • Exposure to miscarriages during pregnancy
  • Leukemia
  • Aplastic anemia
  • Multiple myeloma
  • Myelodysplastic syndromes
  • Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Cardiac problems

How Can Camp Lejeune Victims Seek Justice?

If you or a loved one were exposed to the contaminated water in Camp Lejeune, you may be entitled to process a lawsuit. On the other hand, those who lost a loved one due to the Camp Lejeune water contamination case can file a wrongful death claim with the help of a lawyer.

Since the Camp Lejeune case happened decades ago, many of the people who got exposed to these toxic chemicals have already passed away. While nothing can take the pain of losing a loved one, filing wrongful death lawsuits can help people seek monetary compensation for all the suffering that incident caused.

Are You Eligible for a Camp Lejeune Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

To start your legal process for a Camp Lejeune wrongful death lawsuit, your loved one must meet a few requirements:

  • They must have spent at least 30 days in Camp Lejeune.
  • They must have lived or worked at Camp Lejeune between the incident period (1953-1987).
  • They must have experienced health complications due to the toxic water exposure before passing away.

Knowing if your loved one met all those requirements can be challenging, mainly due to how long ago the case happened.

Still, if you have doubts about your eligibility for a Camp Lejeune wrongful death lawsuit, feel free to talk to one of our expert lawyers at Ehline Law. We will be more than happy to walk you through the options that are available to you.

What Is the Camp Lejeune Justice Act?

Even though the case happened decades ago, there are still people eager to seek justice and file a lawsuit for deceased Camp Lejeune residents.

Thanks to the efforts of many people, the US Congress approved the Camp Lejeune Justice Act as part of the “Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act.”

Thanks to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, people can file a Camp Lejeune lawsuit today to seek compensation for their (or their loved ones) exposure to toxic water.

Additionally, the statute of limitations for these wrongful death lawsuits was extended to August 2024, giving people at least two years to file them.

It doesn’t matter if the victim passed away years or decades ago; you can file a Camp Lejeune lawsuit.

How Much Can You Get Paid for Camp Lejeune Wrongful Death Lawsuits?

Considering the Camp Lejeune Justice Act was just recently passed, it’s early to determine an average for what you could win from your wrongful death claim; no settlements have been awarded yet.

However, your settlement amount will depend on many different factors, which we’ll explain below.

Generally speaking, the more evidence you have for your wrongful death claim (or lawsuit), the higher the chances are to win more money. It also helps to work with a reputable lawyer who thoroughly understands North Carolina law.

What Factors Can Affect How Much You Win in Compensation After a Camp Lejeune Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Were you affected by a Camp Lejeune death in your family? Let us help you seek compensatory damages. As mentioned before, Camp Lejeune claims can be affected by different factors, such as the following ones:

The Victim’s Age Upon Death

It’s vital to note that many people suffered from poor health conditions for years before they died. In that sense, the legal system will evaluate the victim’s age when they were diagnosed with said health condition and their age when they passed away.

As part of the evaluation, the legal system will also consider how their condition affected the victim’s life.

Medical Expenses

Victims who had to go through numerous expensive medical treatments before passing away may be considered for higher settlements for their living families.

Overall, the higher the medical expenses the victim had, the more likely the family is to earn more money after filing the Camp Lejeune wrongful death claim.

Earning Potential

While some victims were able to live for years even after being exposed to the contaminated water, others weren’t able to keep working usually, and some people even died prematurely.

A person who died prematurely translates to a more significant loss of earning potential, which a lawyer can use as an argument to ask for a higher settlement.

The Length of Time Spent at the Base

The primary requirement for people to process a Camp Lejeune wrongful death lawsuit is for the victim to have spent at least 30 days in the base.

However, some people spent much more time than that, which means they were exposed to Camp Lejeune’s water supply for longer.

Depending on how long the victim spent on the base, the family members could pay for a higher settlement in their Camp Lejeune wrongful death claim.

Number of Dependents the Victim Had

If the Camp Lejeune veterans were found to be responsible for providing for dependent family members, Camp Lejeune lawyers could use that as an argument to get their clients better financial compensation. This applies to the victims’ spouses and children.

Regarding VA Benefits

The United States Department of Veteran Affairs offers veterans various health services and benefits. Even though there are many VA claims for Camp Lejeune’s case, some veterans claim that the organization has made it hard to get benefits.

In that sense, some veterans worry that filing a lawsuit will make it harder for them to get VA benefits. However, thanks to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, any claims made for the Camp Lejeune case, including wrongful death, won’t affect VA’s health care benefits.

Seek Legal Counseling for Your Wrongful Death Claims with Ehline Law

Losing a loved one to Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water case is already devastating enough, so let us help you seek the financial compensation you and your family members deserve to move on and pay for any pending medical expenses from the victim.

In these cases, you must work with a reputable lawyer who understands North Carolina law and a wrongful death tort lawyer to increase your chances of winning.

Our team at Ehline Law will handle every step of the lawsuit process, including gathering evidence, filing the Camp Lejeune wrongful death lawsuit, and negotiating a reasonable payout for you.

Contact our expert team of wrongful death legal counselors at (833) LETS-SUE for more information.