At some point in the litigation process – from the time we file a request for trial to the trial date itself – an opportunity may arise for the Parties to attend mediation. Mediation is an informal meeting between the Parties, moderated by a neutral attorney called a mediator (the mediator has no interest in the outcome of the case, …
Denial of Claims
Recently we have seen a rash of denials of Defense Base Act claims on the assertion that the injured worker did not notify the Employer of his accident or injuries. In order to ensure that your Employer is notified, please make sure to keep a copy of any and all documents reporting the injury. If you must, we would recommend …
Death Benefits
I read an article today in The Washington Post concerning the seven Americans killed in Afghanistan on April 29, 2013 when their cargo plane crashed in Afghanistan. This incident got me thinking about the death benefits for survivors available under the Defense Base Act. As we’ve already discussed, injuries or deaths that occur while working overseas pursuant to a U.S. …
World-Wide Attorneys
In handling Defense Base Act claims both nationally and internationally, we very often do not see our clients until a deposition, Mediation or trial is scheduled. While our office is well equipped to handle both national and international claims through telephone contact, email, and Skype due to the nature of the practice, discovery and litigation are commenced while we are in …
Siempre Este con la Verdad
Todo el mundo ha oído esta máxima en un momento u otro. Esto es particularmente cierto en el contexto de su caso. Muchas veces, debido a las confusas circunstancias que rodean a una lesión, el tiempo, o simplemente la mala memoria, las historias cambian. Lo que una persona no quiere que suceda es ser acusado es mentir al tribunal. Por …