If you or someone you love was injured or killed by an IED or EFP during the Iraq or Afghanistan war, you may be able to file an anti-terrorism lawsuit.

The Department of Defense learned that a number of the IEDs and EFPs used during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan were in fact supplied by Iran. This means that, under federal law, members of the U.S. military that were injured by IEDs and EFPs during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars may be able to file an anti-terrorism lawsuit to seek compensation for their injuries. An anti-terrorism lawsuit can be filed against Iran and even banks that supported state-sponsored terrorism.

The U.S. had placed sanctions on Iran, meant to prevent the country from obtaining the funds necessary to make lethal weapons that could harm the U.S. military. But Iran circumvented these sanctions by working with willing banks.

So far, nine such foreign banks have admitted to providing Iran with billions of dollars despite the fact that Iran was a “State Sponsor of Terrorism.” The provision of this money by these banks violated both U.S. and international laws and is considered a criminal conspiracy. Several banks have already pled guilty and reached settlements with the United States, including HSBC of UK, BNP Paribas of France, and the Commerzbank of Germany.

Under the U.S. Anti-Terrorism Act, veterans and service members injured, disabled, or killed in the wars in Iraq or Afghanistan, and even their family members may be able to file an anti-terrorism lawsuit against these banks, given that this conspiracy and supply of money may have led to their injuries or even deaths. Indeed, between 2003 and 2011, thousands of Americans had been either killed or seriously wounded in Iraq, in part due to this conspiracy with Iran. Iranian-sponsored terrorism is now considered the leading cause of American injuries in the Iraq war.

Iran’s Role in Providing Weapons

Iran reportedly provided a variety of weapons in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, including EFPs, IEDs, and IRAMs after receiving funding from a number of international banks, circumventing the sanctions placed upon it by the U.S.

IEDs are Improvised Explosive Devices, and have been linked with 63 percent of coalition deaths in the Iraq war. In the Afghanistan war, IEDs have been linked with 66 percent of deaths so far.

EFPs are Explosively Formed Penetrators, which have caused fewer deaths but are considered the “most lethal weapon American forced faced in Iraq,” according to The New York Times. EFPs could pierce armor and travel a hundred yards or more.

IRAMs are Improvised Rocket Assisted Munitions, which are propane tanks full of explosives. Thousands of U.S. military members have lost their lives to these devices.

Filing an Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit

If you are an Iraq or Afghanistan war veteran injured by an IED or EFP, you may be able to file an anti-terrorism 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. Plaintiffs who may file an anti-terrorism lawsuit include spouses, parents, siblings, and children.

Of course, filing an anti-terrorism lawsuit cannot ever make up for the pain and suffering caused by these kinds of injuries, or bring a loved back to life. However, it can help to at least 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.

The attorneys who work with Top Class Actions will contact you if you qualify to let you know if an individual lawsuit or anti-terrorist class action lawsuit is best for you. (In general, anti-terrorist lawsuits are filed individually by each plaintiff and are not class actions.) After you fill out the form, the attorneys who work with Top Class Actions will contact you if you qualify to let you know if an individual lawsuit or class action lawsuit is best for you. Hurry — statutes of limitations may apply.

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