Terror Lawsuit Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is eligible to participate in this lawsuit?
Citizens of all countries killed, injured or directly affected (parent,
child, sibling) by a terrorist attack in Israel after September 2000.
2. How can a non-American citizen file a lawsuit in the U.S.?
The US Alien Torts Claim Act enables citizens of foreign countries to
successfully file lawsuits involving violations of international norms.
3. Which institutions are the defendants in these cases?
The lawsuits filed thus far have been against a single defendant –
the Jordanian based Arab Bank. We are currently researching and investigating
additional defendants.
4. If I am eligible and want to participate in a lawsuit, what
should I do?
Complete the form below for more information. One of our representatives
will contact you. You can also call 1800-280288 in Israel or 214-939-8711
in the United States.
5. Is there a consultation fee for discussing my eligibility
for participating in a lawsuit?
No. There is no consultation fee at any time. There are no legal fees
and no expenses unless money is recovered as a result of the lawsuit.
6. What are my financial obligations to join the lawsuit?
None. These cases are being handled on a contingency fee basis. This means
that the law firms involved will be entitled to collect a percentage of
any settlement or judgment, if the lawsuit is successful. If the lawsuit
is not successful and no funds are recovered, then the clients will not
be charged any legal fees or any costs for expenses.
7. If I meet the eligibility requirements, do I automatically
become a plaintiff?
No, each case has to be evaluated individually. We take our responsibility
very seriously to ensure that we make the strongest possible case for
our clients. This means that we carefully screen each prospective case
and set of facts and make a separate determination in each matter. The
decision on whether we handle a particular case is solely within our discretion.
If a member of your family or someone you know was a victim of terrorist actions in Israel and you wish to contact the lawyers handling this important case, please complete the following so we can respond to your request.