Recently there seems to be a trend coming from the Appellate Courts giving great deference to a Trial Judge when interpreting the medical evidence within claims falling under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation and the Defense Base Act. In the past the Courts tended to look for substantial evidence by the Employer/Carrier either disputing the injuries or disputing an …
Breathing Issues
Breathing issues are a major concern that are often ignored by the Employer In reviewing recent inquiries from both our existing clients as well as potential clients we are noticing more and more concerns regarding individuals who come home and are either being treated for or develop breathing problems. It is clear under the Defense Base Act that any type …