Working as a longshoreman can be a risky job. In the event that a worker sustains an injury, they may be entitled to longshore workers compensation. Without the help of qualified Defense Base Act attorneys, the process of receiving this compensation can be tricky. The benefits received through the LHWCA (Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act) are paid directly from …
Working Overseas for U.S. Contractors
Many people are intrigued with the idea of taking a job working for a U.S. contractor overseas. You travel to new and often exotic places and usually, the pay is very good. You need to know some information before you sign up, though, to make sure you are protected if you are injured while on the job. The Defense Base …
Three Common Questions About the Longshore and the Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act
If you are a longshore worker or harbor worker, and you have been injured in the course of your employment, you may have heard that there are additional compensation systems in place above and beyond traditional workers’ compensation. Since before 1927, the government has attempted to protect maritime workers and compensate them appropriately in the event of injury. Here are …
Outstanding DBA Attorneys
To the attorneys at Barnett, Lerner & Karsen, P.A., I speak for my family when I say Barnett & Lerner, did an outstanding job helping me on my case. Needless to say, my family and I were very worried about what to do and how to do it. But attorney David Barnett calmed me down and assured me that he …
A Job Well Done!
Dear Mr. Frankel: Thank you for your email. I would like to extend my great appreciation toward both you and your law firm in the assistance you have provided in the last years in both winning my case and also providing excellent counsel and advise in all different aspect including my health care and benefits.It’s been a long road; all …