Your compensation rate is calculated at 2/3 of your Average Weekly Wage. Your Average Weekly Wage is a determination of your earning capacity during the 52 weeks prior to your date of accident. We can use your W-2s, paycheck stubs, tax returns and/or your contract of hire to make a calculation of your Average Weekly […]
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The Defense Base Act extends Longshore benefits to civilian employees injured while working overseas. The types of benefits provided under the Longshore Act, as extended by the Defense Base Act, include compensation for lost wages and reasonable and necessary medical care. Compensation is paid at 2/3 of your average weekly wage for so long as
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Yes. The defense base at covers civilian employees and/or contractors who are injured while assisting the US military under a contract with the US government in places like Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and Kuwait. The Defense Base Act also covers civilian employees injured on any military base outside of the United States.
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You should immediately report your accident to your employer. The law requires you to report your accident within 30 days. There are some exceptions to this, however, the general rule is that you have an obligation to report your accident within 30 days. You should request medical care from your employer with a doctor of
No. Aliens and non-U.S. residents are entitled to receive benefits under the Defense Base Act. However, there are some limitations regarding the amount of benefits payable and death benefits. We invite you to contact us to discuss your particular situation. Our Experienced Defense Base Act attorneys will inform you of your rights, and fight to make sure you
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If you are not receiving your benefits, you MUST file a claim with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP), Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation, within one year of your injury, or within one year of your last receipt of compensation benefits. There are eleven district offices throughout
If your loved one dies as a result of an injury on the job, you are entitled to death benefits. Death benefits are payable at the rate of one half of the employee’s average weekly wage to a surviving spouse or child, or two thirds of the average weekly wage for two or more eligible
If your loved one dies as a result of an injury on the job, you are entitled to death benefits. Death benefits are payable at the rate of one half of the employee’s average weekly wage to a surviving spouse or child, or two thirds of the average weekly wage for two or more eligible
You are entitled to compensation for temporary total disability at the rate of two thirds of your average weekly wage, up to the maximum compensation rate (for 2007 that is $1,114.44 per week) for so long as a doctor says you are unable to return to work on a temporary basis. If you are able
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Yes. The law provides you with your “first free choice of physician.” This is a very critical part of your case. You should make sure that you choose a qualified doctor who is capable of treating your particular condition and who is a patient advocate. We can help you choose your first physician as this