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America has been engaged in these Southwest Asia wars since shortly after 9/11, and contractors have long played a key role in these conflicts. Until now, little has been known about the men and women who fought and died here. Many details are still unavailable, largely due to proprietary and security concerns. So, to get a better idea of who …
After continued government inaction, the United Nations released a report which blamed police and government officials in Haiti for the massacre which killed about two dozen people. About 5,000 people live in the La Saline neighborhood of Port-au-Prince. This sector is known for violent gang activity. In November 2018, according to the U.N. report, the National Police of Haiti (PNH) …
Gunshot wounds, falls, and other sudden trauma injuries make up most of the contractor injuries in places like Iraq. However, some contractor injuries occur slowly over time. These creeping illnesses are just as devastating as sudden trauma injuries. So, injury compensation is available in both cases. The Defense Base Act provides compensation to most contractors who were injured overseas. Even …
Welcome to the DBA newsletter, prepared by Barnett, Lerner, Karsen & Frankel, P.A. We hope this will help you learn more about the Defense Base Act and your legal rights. A spanish language version is at the end of this newsletter. Una versión en lengua española al final de este boletín. CLICK HERE FOR SPANISH Different Cases, Different Values Why …
Members of the House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee listened to a number of witnesses testify regarding the cost/benefit balance in the current workers’ compensation scheme. Committee Chairman Danny Burgess (R-Dade City) noted that, according to a recent survey, 66% of stakeholders felt that the current system does not strike the proper balance between employer and worker interests. “The purpose of …
