The United States military has a continuing and far-reaching presence across much of the globe, and goes where it is most needed. In recent months, there has been a lot of talk about sending more U.S. troops to Iraq and other locations in the Middle East in order to help stabilize the region. And wherever the United States military goes …
Overuse Injuries & Florida Workers’ Compensation Law
One of the most overlooked forms of injury that a worker can seek workers’ compensation for are injuries due to the overuse of a joint, bone or soft tissue through the course of doing the day-to-day tasks associated with the worker’s job. Many workers do not realize that an overuse injury can be eligible for a workers’ compensation claim. But …
Understanding “Maintenance and Cure” After a Maritime Injury
Maintenance and cure have been a form of compensation for injured and sick maritime employees for a very long time, as the right to maintenance and cure is deeply rooted in maritime common law. Provided for under maritime law, employer-provided maintenance and cure is a policy ensuring that maritime workers receive the medical care, treatment and financial support that the …
Should You File a Lawsuit or Collect Workers’ Compensation?
If you have been injured while on the job, you are most likely facing a tough decision. You have been hurt, and you will need to be compensated for your injuries, lost wages and medical bills, there is no question about that. But how will you go about obtaining the compensation you deserve? Would it be better for you to …
Decision and Order – Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Our firm wins another case. See the below outline to read more about how we helped in a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder case. DECISION AND ORDER CONTINUING BENEFITS This is a claim for benefits under the Longshore Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. §§ 901, et seq. (“the Act” or “LHWCA“), as extended by the Defense Base …