Helping Contractors Injured in Iraq Seek DBA Compensation

Countless civilian contract personnel have been injured in Iraq due to the perils of the job and the environment in which it takes place. You may be wondering if yours qualifies as a DBA injury, and if so, how you might file a claim. Friedman, Rodman & Frank, P.A.  helps clients in Iraq and overseas navigate DBA cases involving the following bases and other areas of operation:

• Victory Base Complex
• Camp Victory
• CDP Shocker
• Camp Baharia
• Joint Base Balad
• Camp Banzai
• FOB Abu Ghraib
• Camp Taji
• FOB Grizzly
• FOB Styles
• Camp Bucca

Burn Fields in Fallujah

Some of the greatest hazards faced by workers in Iraq are the burn pits and fields. Multiple connections have been observed between the fumes of these sites and the spread of toxins and disease. Symptoms that may be a result of exposure include cancer, asthma and digestive issues.

TBI and PTSD in Baghdad

Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, and post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, are two of the most common mental afflictions facing soldiers and others who have worked in Iraq. These psychological conditions are often a result of seeing disturbing events, and symptoms can include depression, insomnia and mood swings.

Seek the Treatment You Need

Combat in Iraq has resulted in thousands of deaths, and in addition to the tragic fatalities, countless have been injured in Iraq and left feeling as though they have little recourse available. If you are a contractor working overseas who is in this situation, you already know how stressful it can be to deal with it on your own. Luckily, the attorneys at Friedman, Rodman & Frank, P.A.  can help you handle a DBA injury in Afghanistan and guide you through the process of filing a claim. We serve clients in areas such as Iraq, Fallujah and Baghdad. If you would like more information, please contact us at 877-448-8585.