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
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
State Benefits Vs. Longshore Benefits in the Defense Base Act law
There are many details and precedents that have been set in workers’ compensation and Defense Base Act law. Sometimes, things that seem black and white aren’t quite as clear cut as they appear. Other times, things that used to be understood are changed because of complicated reversals. The bottom line
Why is My Defense Base Act Case Taking So Long?
At Kenneth G. Franconero, PLLC, we are often asked by our DBA clients, why it takes so long to obtain medical treatment and wage loss checks. First and foremost, a claim will start out by establishing a relationship between the claimant and the adjuster. The adjuster does an preliminary investigation of
9 Injured Worker Rights for Workers’ Compensation Case
Workers’ compensation benefits when a person is injured is a fundamental right provided in most state constitutions. These are the nine “common sense” legal rights that all injured workers expect to obtain following a work injury. Surprisingly, few of these rights are provided in all 50 states. Here at Kenneth G.
Benefits Review Board Affirms that Office Workers Are Not Entitled to Longshore Benefits
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