RADIATION EXPOSURE ADVOCATE
Downwinders — You Were Exposed!
RECA has been expanded to include Utah, Nevada, Idaho, and additional downwind communities. See if you or your family may qualify for federal compensation related to nuclear weapons testing exposure.
What is RECA?
The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) provides one-time compensation to certain people harmed by U.S. nuclear testing and the uranium industry. With the 2025 expansion, every Utah county is now included for Downwinder eligibility. If you lived, worked, or went to school in a covered area during the testing years—or you’re a survivor of someone who did—you may qualify.
What is a Downwinder?
Individuals who lived, worked, or attended school for at least one year between 1951–1962 in Utah, Idaho, Arizona (certain counties), or Nevada, or between 1944–1962 in New Mexico, and were later diagnosed with a covered cancer, leukemia (not CLL), or lymphoma (not Hodgkin’s).
How Do I File & Who Can Help?
The Law Offices of Laura J. Taylor, PLLC is a small legal team focused on RECA education and Downwinder claims for Utah families. We provide plain-English guidance, help gather records, and file claims the right way. We also do community outreach across Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona—because too many neighbors still haven’t heard about RECA.
You are not required to use an attorney to file a RECA claim. Applications are available at the Department of Justice RECA website.
What Happens Next?
- Start your free check — send an email or call 1-844-RECA911.
- We confirm eligibility — place/time + covered diagnosis; we mail you a application packet and document checklist.
- We prepare and file the claim with the Department of Justice and communicate with you along the way.
Fee note: On initial RECA claims, attorney fees are capped by law at 2% plus reasonable costs. Get any fee agreement in writing and avoid ANY company charging above the cap.
Quick Doc Checklist:
- Proof of residence/work/school in a covered area
- Medical records with diagnosis or death certificate with diagnosis
- Vital records (vary depending on the type of claim)
Book A 30-Minute Appointment
Schedule a 30-minute consultation appointment with Laura for individuals interested in discussing a potential Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) claim. Appointments are available every Friday by phone or Zoom, based on your preference. I look forward to helping you understand your options and guiding you through the RECA claim process.
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Laura J. Taylor Turner
Law Offices of Laura J. Taylor, P.L.L.C.
Prescott, Arizona
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See if you’re eligible to receive a settlement for the effects of government created radiation exposure.
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