Thousands of U.S. military members have lost their lives to EFP and IED bombs. It was discovered by the Department of Justice that Iran was responsible for the supply of IED and EFP devices to Iraq and Afghanistan, actions that are considered state-sponsored terrorism.

If you or someone you love was injured by IED attacks in Iraq or Afghanistan, you may be able to file litigation against Iran and several major banks, groups responsible for supporting these attacks. Filing an IED attack lawsuit cannot take away injuries or bring a loved one back to life, but it can provide some form of financial compensation.

Basics of IED Attacks in Iraq

In the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, some of the main weapons employed against U.S. military members are known as IEDs (improvised explosive devices) and EFPs (explosively formed penetrators). These weapons have injured and killed many injuries and deaths throughout these wars. The U.S. Department of Defense learned that some of the IEDs and EFPs used in these wars were supplied by Iran.

However, Iran actually had sanctions placed on it by the United States Congress to prevent it from taking action like this, but the country apparently found a way to circumvent these sanctions. Instead of funding these attacks directly, Iran allegedly sought the assistance of a number of major foreign banks who were willing to ignore these sanctions.

Now, American government authorities are investigating banks they suspect may have been involved. Some foreign banks have already been implicated in their efforts to circumvent these sanctions and support the funding of these devices, and have since openly admitted to their actions. These banks include HSBC of UK, Commerzbank of Germany, and BNP Paribas of France.

What are IEDs and EFPs?

An IED is an Improvised Explosive Device, commonly used as roadside bombs. These are weapons that were used during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and lead to a significant percentage of injuries and deaths of U.S. military members. Indeed, 63 percent of coalition deaths in the Iraq war were caused by IEDs, along with 66 percent of deaths in the Afghanistan war.

Explosively Formed Penetrators (EFPs) are responsible for a smaller percentage of deaths, but they were significantly more lethal for U.S. military members because of how powerful they are. In fact, EFP devices can pierce armor and fling 100 yards or more. The New York Times called EFPs the “most lethal weapon American forces faced in Iraq” because of this power.

Filing an IED Attack Lawsuit

If you are a U.S. military veteran who was injured by EFP or IED attacks in Iraq or Afghanistan, you may be able to file a lawsuit under the U.S. Anti-Terrorism Act. If a loved one was killed or injured by one of these devices, you may also be eligible to pursue litigation. While filing an IED attack lawsuit cannot take away the pain and suffering caused by these kinds of injuries, or bring a loved back to life, it can help to alleviate the financial burden caused by medical expenses, lost wages, and other financial injuries.

If you or a loved one was injured or killed by an IED or EFP while fighting in the Iraq or Afghanistan wars, legal recourse is available. Get help now by filling out the form on this page for a FREE case evaluation.

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