Established in 1942 in Bellemont, Arizona, Camp Navajo's main use was the storage of ammunition used in the Pacific Theater of World War II. The name was changed to the current one in 1993 when the Department of Defense transferred the military base's ammunition activities to Nevada. Subsequently, Camp Navajo remained federal land, overseen by the Arizona Army National Guard.
Because numerous military firefighters would use aqueous film-forming foam, commonly known as AFFF, to extinguish aircraft fires during training or on duty, contamination with PFAS, a group of dangerous chemicals, was unavoidable. So, everyone who was stationed at Camp Navajo after 1970 was exposed to PFAS from drinking water, which now places veterans and their family members at great risk of developing serious health conditions.
Currently, the drinking water at this military installation contains a little over 44 ppt PFAS, which is 11 times more than the safe exposure limit. If you or a family member lived at Camp Navajo for at least one cumulative year and were diagnosed with a disease that might stem from PFAS exposure, we strongly encourage you to contact the team at Atraxia Law, as you might be entitled to financial compensation.
In addition to PFAS, which are the main contaminants of concern that have been lurking in the drinking water at Camp Navajo for decades, other toxic agents have been detected in 1994, including:
It is worth mentioning that, in 2016, munitions and explosives of concern, contaminated soils, and munitions debris were removed, as well as surface and subsurface munitions and munitions debris in the buffer area. Nonetheless, the drinking water at Camp Navajo is not entirely safe at the moment due to the presence of PFAS.
While there are numerous diseases that have a potential link to PFAS exposure, there are only certain diagnoses that make you eligible for compensation. This is because a definitive causal relation was found between these health issues and exposure to PFAS. The following are some of the diseases that can occur following exposure to these dangerous chemicals, as well as the diagnoses that qualify you to file a claim for compensation:
Because these diseases are often misdiagnosed, it is a wise idea to seek a second opinion from medical specialists. A correct and accurate diagnosis will allow you to receive the most effective treatment, as well as to apply for compensation if your health problem is on the list above.
If you are a veteran or a family member of one who was stationed at Camp Navajo for at least one cumulative year, you have the right to take legal action. With over three decades of experience in pursuing toxic exposure cases, we are ready to carefully review your case and help you file a claim with Camp Navajo if you meet the criteria. Eventually, you will receive the maximum compensation available for your physical and emotional distress, and the liable parties will be held responsible for their negligent actions.
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