Lawsuit Filed Against G4S and Others for Illegal Taliban Funding
According to a report from CNBC from January 2, 2020, a complaint under the Anti-Terrorism Act was filed in a federal court in Washington D.C. on December 27 on behalf of 385 U.S. military and civilian personnel injured or killed in terrorist attacks in Afghanistan and their families. The lawsuit alleges
Military Contractor Receives Recognition
Last month, there was an impassioned article in The Fayetteville Observer if anyone missed it. It tells the story of a Phillip “Doc” Gonzalez, Marine retired veteran, who later became a military contractor. He fought bureaucracy to obtain a civilian Purple Heart, or Defense of Freedom medal, for a colleague
Kenneth G. Franconero PLLC: your best choice for a Defense Base Act Lawyer
At Kenneth G. Franconero, PLLC, we are your Defense Base Act lawyer. We fight to obtain your maximum medical and wage loss benefits. We handle cases with diligence and expediency. We listen to our clients – discussing their needs first – and then work on a mutual strategy for handling
Some defense contractors insurers allegedly try to take advantage of the Defense Base Act law
Is there really a need for Defense Base Act lawyers like us at Ken Franconero PLLC? Unfortunately, the answer is a clear and resounding YES! If the insurance companies that insure defense contractors are not forced to abide by the laws of the Defense Base Act, then people’s lives can
The Defense Base Act and why it comes under the Longshore and Harbor Workers Comp Act
The history of the Defense Base Act is not only important to all of us who practice this specialized area of the law, but should be understand by the men and women who are affected by this law – those who work for defense base contractors or the U.S. Government
Procedures an injured contractor follows to get compensated under the DBA
The Defense Base Act was specifically enacted to give legal protection to persons employed at U.S. defense bases overseas. The Defense Base Act is designed to provide medical treatment and compensation to employees of defense contractors injured when performing their duties during their time of employment. Although practically all United States
When hiring an experienced Defense Base Act attorney like Ken Franconero can help
Many of us cannot imagine the courage that it takes to head to a foreign land, away from friends and family, and work on a United States defense base or in any other capacity. Even fewer can understand the pain associated with a personal injury, or loss of a loved
Employers Attempting To Keep Workers’ Injuries Quiet
Injuries in the workplace are common. That is why worker’s compensation exists, and when everyone cooperates, the system can be a lifesaver. However, as Mother Jones recently reported, many large retailers are attempting to keep the lid on workplace injuries, and that is a major problem. In fact, the Obama
Proving Discrimination For Filing A Longshore (of DBA) Claim
If you have ever been involved in a Defense Base Act case, you probably realize how much of a struggle it can be. You worked hard, and put your life on the line as a contractor/employee. Yet, after an incident, the insurance company will do everything possible to delay or