by Clifford R. Mermell, Esq. | Oct 11, 2013 | Defense Base Act
The Defense Base Act (DBA) covers civilian contractors injured in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world. The DBA provides valuable compensation, payable at 2/3 of your Average Weekly Wage (AWW), for so long as your treating physician says you are unable to work. The...
by Clifford R. Mermell, Esq. | Oct 7, 2013 | Defense Base Act
Clifford R. Mermell has achieved the highest rating from his peers in the Martindale rating service. He has achieved the AV rating which says to all the world that he is a highly qualified and competent attorney according to the lawyers and judges who make up his...
by Clifford R. Mermell, Esq. | Oct 4, 2013 | Defense Base Act
If you have been diagnosed with PTSD as a result of working in Iraq or Afghanistan, you may be entitled to valuable compensation and medical care under the Defense Base Act (DBA). We have helped many injured workers who are returning from Iraq or Afghanistan who have...
by Clifford R. Mermell, Esq. | Sep 27, 2013 | Defense Base Act
Clifford R. Mermell has achieved the highest rating from his peers in the Martindale rating service. He has achieved the AV rating which says to all the world that he is a highly qualified and competent attorney according to the lawyers and judges who make up his...
by Clifford R. Mermell, Esq. | Sep 18, 2013 | Defense Base Act
Did you know that you only have one year from the date of your accident, or date of last payment of compensation, to file a claim in a DBA case? According to 33 U.S.C. 913, “the right to compensation for disability or death under this Act shall be barred unless a...
