Who Is Eligible to File a Claim Under the Anti-Terrorism act?

While there is no universally accepted definition of “terrorism,” most of us in San Antonio and across the country easily recognize its hallmarks: mass violence against non-combatants for the purpose of causing widespread fear and panic, often in favor of a particular religious or political agenda. We’ve seen terrorism enacted on 9/11, in railway station attacks, in suicide bombings, and other heinous events.

What people might not realize, though, is that, however surprising that they might appear, these events are not random. Months—sometimes years—of planning and intent go into committing a terrorist attack. Money is a big part of what makes certain types of terrorism possible. Holding foreign banks accountable for their role in funding Iranian terrorist cells during the United States’ campaigns Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation New Dawn (OND) is what our team of lawyers at Carabin Shaw plans to do.

The recent United States military campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan are associated with particular, treacherous threats to our servicemen and women: the improvised explosive device (IED) and the explosively formed projectile (EFP). If you live in San Antonio and have been harmed by such a mechanism while serving overseas, we at Carabin Shaw encourage you to have our experienced attorneys to investigate your case.

If you have questions about who is eligible to file a claim under the Anti-Terrorism Act and are seeking a San Antonio veteran injury attorney, Carabin Shaw is here to help. We have partnered with Shaw Cowart LLC of Austin and are standing up for the brave men and women who defend our country. Through our knowledge and coalition strength, our lawyers will do everything possible to ensure that the foreign banks and foreign financial institutions are held accountable for their actions and decisions.

Banks like HSBC, Credit Suisse, and Standard Chartered have, under the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1992, paid for their role in the widespread IED and EFP attacks on American soldiers. This law states that both victims of terrorism and affected families may sue “any person who aids and abets, by knowingly providing substantial assistance, or who conspires with the person who committed such an act of international terrorism.”

If you or a loved one were injured in Iraq or Afghanistan as a veteran, service member, or civilian contractor between 2003 and 2011, call our lawyers at Carabin Shaw of San Antonio and let us explain further who is eligible to file a claim under the Anti-Terrorism Act. Also, keep in mind that the families of deceased veterans, service members, and contractors may be eligible to file a claim as well.

It is imperative to keep in mind that there is no guarantee that more money will be added to the US Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund in the future or that ample funds will remain available. If you were injured by an IED, EFP, RPG, or IRAM while serving our country, please reach out to our experienced injury and veterans’ rights lawyers as soon as possible to see if pursuing this type of case is worth your time.

The attorneys at Carabin Shaw are capable of answering your questions about who is eligible to file a claim under the Anti-Terrorism Act. After you reach out to our team, you can give your worry over to us. When you come to Carabin Shaw, you can expect our complete commitment to and support of your case. We will not charge you unless we win in litigation, and your initial consultation is free.

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