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Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Compensation: How Veterans Can Move Forward

Military service members who were exposed to exceedingly dangerous chemicals that may have caused serious — even deadly — health problems at a military base many years ago may need to do a bit of legwork to finally get justice. The PACT Act, which was signed into law on August 10, got a lot of...

What Happened at Camp Lejeune?

Following the passage of the PACT Act in early August, there has been a bit more attention on what happened at Camp Lejeune many years ago, and on the injustice done to Marines and their families there. Between 1953 and 1987, as many as 1 million military service members and their families may have been harmed...

What Is Feeding Arizona? Latest Event Makes a Big Impact

Feeding Arizona is a very special event Phillips Law Group organizes that is especially near and dear to the hearts of its team members. But what exactly is Feeding Arizona? In a nutshell, it involves bringing goods and services directly to the homeless in our own backyard – and hopefully, making a...

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Health Issues

The Honoring Our PACT Act was recently signed into law by President Biden, and since it includes the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, veterans and their loved ones who were exposed to contaminated water at the Marine Corps base can recover damages for related health issues and finally get justice. But what kind of health...

How the PACT Act Helps Camp Lejeune Veterans

On Wednesday, the historic PACT Act was finally signed into law. The legislation includes the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, as well as other legal issues involving toxic exposures related to military service. The PACT Act, also known as Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021, passed the Senate by...

Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Filings Begin Following PACT Act Passage

The first lawsuits under the PACT Act were filed Thursday, and at least one veteran has already filed suit against the United States government. President Joe Biden signed the PACT Act on Wednesday, August 10. The legislation includes the Camp Lejeune Justice Act alongside other legal issues involving toxic exposures related to military service,...

PACT Act Signed Into Law With Camp Lejeune Justice Act Included

The Honoring our PACT Act was signed into law on Wednesday, August 10, giving veterans and their loved ones impacted by water contamination at Camp Lejeune a chance to seek justice. Much of the coverage around President Joe Biden signing the PACT Act into law has focused on expanding health care benefits for veterans...

Latest News on Camp Lejeune Water Contamination — What’s Next?

Following weeks of back and forth, the Honoring Our PACT Act was finally approved by the United States Senate on August 2. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act was part of this critical piece of legislation. As a result, service members and their loved ones who came into contact with hazardous contaminants in...

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Victims Can Now Pursue Justice

After the passage of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, marines and their family members who spent time at the North Carolina base from 1953 to 1987 can now sue the government for their injuries after being exposed to extremely harmful chemicals in area drinking water. As many as one million former servicemembers and their...

Swimming pools are almost a staple in Phoenix, Arizona, as there are not many things that help people escape the oppressive summer heat better than a dip in a pool. While swimming pools offer welcome relief for many, the underlying reality is that swimming pools also present danger to those...