Our firm represents injured workers from around the world in their Defense Base Act claims. Modern technology makes this possible, and helps overcome some of the more traditional logistical problems associated with a worldwide client base. If you live in the United States, our attorneys will travel to your location for mediation and trial. Our U.S. clients also have the …
Beneficios de Compensación
En los casos en que la compañía de seguro está negando el pago de beneficios de compensación, nuestros clientes se encuentran en una situación financiera difícil. A menudo, nuestros clientes se preocupan de que si se involucran en cualquier empleo esto puede anular su derecho a beneficios de compensación bajo la Ley de la Defensa. Sin embargo, un individuo, a …
Compensation Benefits!
In cases where the insurance companying is denying the payment of compensation benefits, our clients are placed in a difficult financial situation. They are also often concerned that if they engage in any employment that this may negate their entitlement to compensation benefits under the Defense Base Act. However, an individual, even though they are working, may still be entitled …
Honesty is the Best Policy
Everyone has heard this maxim at one point or another in the past. This is particularly true in the context of litigation. Oftentimes, due to the confusing circumstances surrounding an injury, the time delay, or simply poor memory, stories become confused. What a person does not want to happen is to be accused of misguiding the court. Therefore, from the …
Medical Evidence
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 …