Does the WHCA cover injuries or deaths caused by terrorist attacks?
Terrorist attacks are not specifically addressed by statute. Determining coverage under the WHCA for such attacks may be complicated, as it is not always possible to identify the person or group responsible for a terrorist act, or to determine the intended target of the action. Coverage may be extended to some victims of terrorist acts. Each case must be considered on an individual basis in conjunction with the definitions of “war-risk hazard” and “hostile force or individual.
