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The Latest at Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A.Defense Base Act Lawyers Represent Civilian Contractors Injured In Iraq, Afghanistan And Around The World
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 DBA also provides reasonable and necessary medical care for so long... read moreDBA/Longshore – Florida Worker’s Compensation – Jones Act Seaman – Some 2010 Cases
Thank you for your interest in the Law Offices of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A. 2010 cases. To see the latest cases please go to this page read moreDefense Base Act Attorneys Obtain Scheduled Benefit In A Defense Base Act Case
Did you know that under the Defense Base Act, there is a schedule for calculating benefits to certain body parts? It seems somewhat arbitrary and unfair in our opinion to assign a certain number of weeks of disability compensation for injuries to certain body parts. However, that is exactly what the Defense Base Act provides... read moreDefense Base Act Lawyer Files Claims Against ArmorGroup
ArmorGroup International is a British company that provides protective security services throughout the world. The ArmorGroup has been hired in Iraq and Afghanistan primarily to provide escort security services to the various military movements throughout Iraq and Afghanistan. Unfortunately, working for the ArmorGroup, especially in Iraq and Afghanistan, is one of the most dangerous jobs... read moreDefense Base Act Cases Against Global Linguist Solutions
We are currently handling a very interesting case for a man who lives in the Detroit, Michigan area in a suburb called Macomb, Michigan. Our client was hired by Global Linguist Solutions as a linguist due to his fluency in Arabic. He was transported to Iraq to assist the military in providing translations and interpreting... read moreInternational Lawyer Handles Defense Base Act Injuries Throughout The World
I want you all to know that I just handled a very important hearing in New York City for my client who was injured in Iraq. My client lives in Wales, United Kingdom. The defense lawyer is from San Francisco, California and my main office is in Miami, Florida. This gives you some insight about... read moreDefense Base Act Attorney Files Claims Against ArmorGroup – British company
ArmorGroup International is a British company that provides protective security services throughout the world. The ArmorGroup has been hired in Iraq and Afghanistan primarily to provide escort security services to the various military movements throughout Iraq and Afghanistan. Unfortunately, working for the ArmorGroup, especially in Iraq and Afghanistan, is one of the most dangerous jobs... read more(DBA) Defense Base Act Cases Against Global Linguist Solutions
DBA Case Against Global Linguist Solutions. We are currently handling a very interesting case for a man who lives in the Detroit, Michigan area in a suburb called Macomb, Michigan. Our client was hired by Global Linguist Solutions as a linguist due to his fluency in Arabic. He was transported to Iraq to assist the... read moreComputation Of Your Average Weekly Wage In A Defense Base Act (DBA) Case
In a Defense Base Act case, your compensation rate is based upon a calculation of your Average Weekly Wage (AWW). Your AWW is ordinarily determined by averaging your earnings for 52 weeks prior to your accident. However, many injured overseas workers have not worked for 52 weeks in their overseas job before an accident causes... read moreThe information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation. You may reproduce materials available at this site for your own personal use and for non-commercial distribution. All copies must include this copyright statement.
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