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AWKO\u2019s office is situated in the heart of Pensacola, Florida, home to the world-famous Blue Angels. We are also honored to have a number of military installations in our area, including Naval Air Station (NAS), Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Hurlburt Field, and Eglin Air Force Base. Born from this close proximity to a military-rich community is AWKO\u2019s passion and commitment to our Military Veteran Advocacy.<\/p>\n
For over two decades, AWKO has taken a leadership role in large-scale national Products Liability and Injury\/Disability law matters. Along the way, we have focused on legal cases impacting Veterans and have expended the necessary time, resources, and expertise to ensure our Veterans receive the best representation possible. This commitment starts with the culture we have created within our firm. The backbone of our firm is made up of over 50 Veterans and active duty military spouses on staff who have a deep understanding of Veterans\u2019 unique challenges.<\/p>\n
Our firm\u2019s commitment does not stop there. AWKO partners with our local Veterans Court<\/a>, the AHERO Foundation<\/a>, the Department of Defense\u2019s Military Spouse Employment Partnership<\/a>, the Pensacola Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 566<\/a>, and The War Horse Project<\/a> (focused on PTSD).<\/p>\n AWKO has a proven track record of success in representing Veterans. The firm has won millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for our Veteran clients, including the largest single jury verdict secured in the Combat Arms Defective Earplug litigation of $77,500,000.00 for one of our Veteran clients (AWKO is also the Court Appointed Lead Counsel for the entire Country).<\/p>\n Here are some quick statistics on AWKO’s success:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.awkolaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/veteran-advocacy-war-on-terror.jpg” alt=”Veteran Advocacy War on Terror” title_text=”veteran-advocacy-war-on-terror” url=”\/litigation-areas\/war-on-terror-combat-litigation\/” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_text_color=”#757575″ custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-b3bc4740-83c0-49fc-94f2-b1bc7d48ace9%22:%91%22header_2_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-546ba48d-cfd8-4b8f-9a94-622a690b5247%22:%91%22link_text_color__hover%22%93}” link_text_color__hover=”#ffaf02″ link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”]<\/p>\n The War on Terror Combat Litigation provides support to U.S. Military Veterans & U.S. Government Contractors and their families who actively engaged in combat operations during the Afghanistan conflict (2001-2017) or the Iraq conflict (2003-2011). Eligibility for legal representation, in this case, requires candidates to have either suffered injuries or lost their lives due to enemy actions in Afghanistan or Iraq. Enemy engagement methods, including but not limited to encounters with IEDs, Rocket\/Mortar fire, Sniper Fire, or Complex Close Ambush. 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Individuals in the military who have been diagnosed with these issues after using the faulty earplugs can pursue legal action against the manufacturer. These lawsuits would assert that 3M knowingly provided defective earplugs to servicemembers, thereby exposing them to the risk of hearing damage, hearing loss, and tinnitus. Learn More<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Welcome Section” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||25px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_text_color=”#757575″ custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-b3bc4740-83c0-49fc-94f2-b1bc7d48ace9%22:%91%22header_2_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-546ba48d-cfd8-4b8f-9a94-622a690b5247%22:%91%22link_text_color__hover%22%93}” link_text_color__hover=”#ffaf02″ link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”]<\/p>\n Firefighters, both military and civilian, along with support personnel, who have encountered Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) during the suppression of flammable liquid fires, face potential risks to their health. This foam, used in firefighting operations, contains a notable concentration of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which have been linked to various cancers and thyroid disorders. Tragically, the producers of AFFF failed to warn firefighters and support personnel about these life-threatening dangers adequately. 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Veterans often encounter wrongful denials of their claims or are granted compensation that falls short of what they genuinely deserve. Additionally, certain disabilities may only manifest years after their discharge from service. When Veterans file for disability compensation, they are assigned a rating that reflects the severity of their one or more disabilities. To ensure that you receive the compensation you rightfully deserve, having a skilled advocate by your side in the battle for disability benefits is paramount. 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3M Defective Earplugs<\/h2>\n
PFAS Exposure<\/h2>\n
VA Disability<\/h2>\n
Camp Lejeune<\/h2>\n