Security Contractors were Former Navy Seals A puzzling and tragic story has come out of the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Africa. Two former Navy Seals, who were security contractors aboard the Maersk Alabama were found dead in a cabin on the ship, which was in port. The two contractors worked for Trident Group, a private …
Defense Base Act: What about disputed claims?
Sometimes the claims for workers’ compensation under the Defense Base Act (an extension of the Longshore & Harbor Workers Compensation Act) are disputed by the employer or the insurance company. There are a number of reasons these claims might be disputed. The employer might be questioning whether the injury occurred in the course and scope of your job, …
Vocational Rehabilitation & the LHWC Act
Available for those with permanent disability If you have been injured on the job, and have filed a claim for compensation, in addition to lost wages and medical treatment, you may also be eligible for vocational rehabilitation. Perhaps you can no longer perform the job you used to do, but you may be able to do another type of job. …
After Filing a Claim, Contact Experienced DBA Attorneys
Filed Your Claim – What Now?? Let’s say you have been injured overseas on a job for a U.S. contractor. You are not sure the Defense Base Act (DBA) applies to your claim. Don’t be misled – this law does not just apply to work performed on military bases. The name is a little confusing! This law actually covers a …
DBA Attorney Newsletter – February 2014
Barnett, Lerner & Karsen, P.A. www.injuredoverseas.com (954) 920-7400 ====================================================================================================================================== WELCOME TO THE DBA NEWSLETTER, PREPARED BY BARNETT, LERNER & KARSEN, P.A. WE HOPE THIS WILL HELP YOU LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DEFENSE BASE ACT AND YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. ====================================================================================================================================== HOW TO CHOOSE A LAWYER The selection of a lawyer to represent you is a very important decision. Your goal should …