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The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 opened the door for veterans, their families, and civilian workers to seek compensation for illnesses linked to contaminated water at the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Between 1953 and 1987, individuals stationed at Camp Lejeune were unknowingly exposed to toxic chemicals in the drinking water, leading to serious health conditions such as cancer, neurological disorders, and birth defects. The legal battle surrounding these claims has presented unique challenges due to the volume of affected individuals and the complexity of proving exposure-related injuries.
Aperio Solutions began pre-settlement work for Camp Lejeune cases in January 2023. Our nurse experts partnered with law firms to establish proof of injuries and create comprehensive decision-making reports. Within 30 days, we scaled our operations to process 500 cases per month, while developing a custom solution at an average cost of $24.84 per client file—a significant cost reduction compared to industry standards.
- 6146 Cases processed
- 97 Bellwether cases
- 20000 Additional cases currently ongoing
Challenges
Law firms faced significant hurdles in efficiently processing Camp Lejeune claims due to:
- The Variety of Injuries – The toxic exposure at Camp Lejeune resulted in a diverse range of illnesses, requiring medical knowledge to identify all potentially qualified diagnoses.
- Incomplete Injury Reports – Many claimants did not accurately report all qualified injuries, either due to lack of awareness or incomplete medical documentation, leading to missed opportunities for compensation.
- Need for Expedient Review Turnaround – With thousands of claims requiring quick pre-settlement evaluation, firms struggled to keep pace with reviewing medical records, confirming diagnoses, and ensuring each claim was properly documented for submission.
These challenges delayed case processing and jeopardized potential payouts, making it essential for firms to have an efficient, cost-effective medical review partner.
How We Helped
Aperio Solutions developed a customized, scalable solution to address these challenges, ensuring fast, accurate, and cost-effective case processing. Our approach included:
- Targeted Injury Identification: Our nurse experts reviewed each claim against qualified conditions, identifying all reportable injuries to maximize case value.
- Comprehensive Medical Record Analysis: We cross-referenced diagnoses, prescriptions, and treatments, ensuring firms had the necessary documentation to meet settlement requirements.
- Rapid Review Process: Our streamlined system enabled us to process 500+ cases per month, ensuring quick turnaround and preventing case backlogs.
- Cost-Effective Execution: With an average processing cost of just $24.84 per client file, we provided firms with a budget-friendly alternative to traditional medical reviews.
- Bellwether Case Support: Expert preparation of Bellwether chronologies and summaries for trials.
Results
- Significant Cost Savings: An estimated savings of $116,851 for our clients compared to industry competitors.
- High-Volume Processing: 6,086 cases successfully reviewed and prepared for settlement.
- Improved Case Viability: More complete injury reporting, increasing the likelihood of higher compensation payouts.
- Expedited Case Processing: Firms benefited from faster claim turnaround, reducing delays and keeping cases moving efficiently.
By eliminating documentation gaps, streamlining medical reviews, and reducing costs, Aperio Solutions empowered law firms to process Camp Lejeune claims faster, maximize client compensation, and stay ahead of deadlines.
