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Defense Base Act Lawyer Educates Injured Workers As To Statute Of Limitations In A Defense Base Act (DBA) Case

By Clifford R. Mermell, Esq. | November 4, 2010

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 claim therefor is filed […]

Defense Base Act Lawyers Represent Civilian Contractors Injured In Iraq, Afghanistan And Around The World

By Clifford R. Mermell, Esq. | November 2, 2010

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 […]

DBA/Longshore – Florida Worker’s Compensation – Jones Act Seaman – Some 2010 Cases

By Clifford R. Mermell, Esq. | November 1, 2010

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

Defense Base Act Attorneys Obtain Scheduled Benefit In A Defense Base Act Case

By Clifford R. Mermell, Esq. | October 31, 2010

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 […]

Defense Base Act Lawyer Files Claims Against ArmorGroup

By Clifford R. Mermell, Esq. | October 31, 2010

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 […]

Defense Base Act Cases Against Global Linguist Solutions

By Clifford R. Mermell, Esq. | October 31, 2010

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 […]

International Lawyer Handles Defense Base Act Injuries Throughout The World

By Clifford R. Mermell, Esq. | October 31, 2010

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 […]

Defense Base Act Attorney Files Claims Against ArmorGroup – British company

By Clifford R. Mermell, Esq. | October 27, 2010

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 […]

(DBA) Defense Base Act Cases Against Global Linguist Solutions

By Clifford R. Mermell, Esq. | October 26, 2010

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 […]

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