{"id":3434,"date":"2021-06-24T05:01:15","date_gmt":"2021-06-24T12:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bennerlawfirm.com\/?page_id=3434"},"modified":"2022-03-21T02:28:28","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T09:28:28","slug":"iraq-afghanistan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bennerlawfirm.com\/iraq-afghanistan\/","title":{"rendered":"Iraq & Afghanistan Attorney in San Diego, California"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you have been injured or have lost a loved one in the Iraq or Afghanistan wars, you may be entitled to seek compensation. A San Diego Iraq and Afghanistan attorney can help you file a claim for benefits from the government, investigate your legal options, and represent you in court. At Benner Law Firm, we provide legal representation and support during the long process of recovering compensation and benefits for injuries or loss. Call today to discuss your legal options and get assistance with your injury claim in California<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Working on the front lines of military conflict is not for the faint of heart, and thousands of civilian contractors have suffered illness and injury in Afghanistan and Iraq<\/strong> over the past several years. If you have been serving on a government contract for a defense<\/a> or public works-related job, and you have been injured while at work, the Benner Law Firm is here to help. We are highly-skilled personal injury attorneys in San Diego<\/a>, and we have many years of experience working with the Defense Base Act (DBA)<\/a> and defending the rights of civilian contractors.<\/strong> For serious illness or injury due to toxic exposures<\/a>, psychological trauma, or combat-related attacks<\/a>, you can rely on us to go to bat for you. Call 619-595-6794<\/a> today to get in touch with our experienced Iraq and Afghanistan attorney in San Diego, CA.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n As an extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers\u2019 Compensation Act of 1927 (LHWCA),<\/strong> the Defense Base Act<\/a> provides workers\u2019 compensation protection and medical treatment to civilian employees working outside the United States on US military bases or under a contract with the U.S. government for public works or national defense.<\/p>\n The Defense Base Act covers civilian employees working outside the United States<\/strong>, usually in US military bases, for national defense purposes, or under a contract with the US government for public works and related engagements. It was meant to provide medical treatment and compensation protection for workers<\/strong> injured in the scope and course of employment.<\/p>\n At The Benner Firm, our California Iraq & Afghanistan attorney will comprehensively explain how workers can successfully recover compensation. Call us at 619-595-6794<\/a> to consult with our San Diego personal injury attorney to get quality legal representation in your defense bases act claim<\/a>, mass torts claim<\/a>, and personal injury claims in California<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n If you worked for a US contractor in Iraq or Afghanistan and are currently experiencing medical or psychological problems<\/strong>, they may be related to your work overseas. You must do two things promptly: seek medical treatment from medical professionals<\/strong> and obtain legal advice from knowledgeable and experienced San Diego Iraq and Afghanistan attorneys<\/strong>.<\/p>\n There are many types of injuries that contractors have suffered<\/strong> during military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Exposure to toxic fumes from burn pits or other harmful chemicals can have real and serious effects, but those conditions may not manifest until some time after exposure.<\/p>\n There have been reports of a rise in various cancers, such as lung, brain, bone, and skin. Persisting allergies, asthma, pulmonary issues, gastrointestinal problems, heart conditions, weeping sores, and other similar problems have also been reported. If you are experiencing any of these after working in Iraq or Afghanistan, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries or medical condition<\/strong>. Call our Iraq & Afghanistan attorney at 619-595-6794<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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