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Benefits Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act

Date08 Apr 2022

The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”) is a federal law that provides benefits for certain types of maritime employees and civilian employees working on military bases abroad. Maritime employees refer to longshoremen, harbor workers, and other individuals who work on...

Resolving Defense Base Act Claims Through Settlements

Date31 Mar 2022

There are several ways to reach a resolution in a Defense Base Act (DBA) claim. A DBA attorney can assist claimants in making an informed decision regarding the best course of action. Resolution can come from litigation or settling before or during...

Obtaining Defense Base Act Benefits for PTSD

Date25 Mar 2022

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can range in severity and duration. Many people associate PTSD with combat; however, the condition can arise after a person experiences severe trauma or a life-threatening event. Those who have PTSD because of...

Comparing the Federal Jones Act to the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act

Date17 Mar 2022

Florida’s workers’ compensation statute is a mechanism for compensating individuals for work-related injuries. The spirit of this law stems from the idea of a quid pro relationship between employees and employers. As such, employers provide medical benefits and other benefits to employees...

Appealing a Defense Base Act Claim Denial

Date09 Mar 2022

The Defense Base Act (DBA) provides compensation for disability or death to those employed at military, air, and naval bases outside of the United States. The Senate and House of Representatives enacted this Act to extend the federal workers’ compensation program. Those...

COVID-19 Claims under the Defense Base Act

Date27 Feb 2022

Government workers and contractors often operate under unique and challenging working environments. In certain instances, these working conditions may expose them to dangers, diseases, and illnesses that other workers do not frequently encounter. In the context of COVID-19, workers may experience barriers...