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Leindecker Thomas v Aegis Defense Service and Continental Insurance Company

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DECISION AND ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT On August 21, 2012, the parties in the above-captioned matter submitted a settlement agreement for review and approval pursuant to Section 8(i)(1) of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (the “Act”). On September 10, 2012, I issued a Notice of Deficiency identifying several deficiencies in the submitted settlement application. […]

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Leindecker Thomas v Aegis Defense Service and Continental Insurance Company

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DECISION AND ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT On August 21, 2012, the parties in the above-captioned matter submitted a settlement agreement for review and approval pursuant to Section 8(i)(1) of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (the “Act”). On September 10, 2012, I issued a Notice of Deficiency identifying several deficiencies in the submitted settlement application.

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DBA Lawyer Helps Victims Of Bomb Blasts In Afghanistan And Iraq

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If you have been injured in Afghanistan or Iraq as a result of a bomb blast, you need an experienced DBA lawyer. At Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A.,we have been handling these cases for a combined 37 years.  The Defense Base Act (DBA) covers civilian contractors injured in Afghanistan, Iraq and around the world. The

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Ragin Henry v South Florida Container Terminal and American Longshore Mutual

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DECISION AND ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND ATTORNEY FEES This claim was brought under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (the “Act”). On September 18, 2012, the parties submitted an “Application for Approval of Agreed Settlement—Section 8(I)” (hereinafter “Settlement Agreement”) for my approval. The Settlement Agreement has been signed by the Claimant, Claimant’s counsel,

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Burnett Wilfred v Hallmark Stevedoring Company/Chartis Specialty Insurance Company C/O Chartis

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DECISION AND ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT That above-captioned matter, which arises under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), 33 U.S.C. § 901 et seq. was assigned to the undersigned administrative law judge for disposition. No hearing will be scheduled, however, as a settlement has been submitted for approval. In that regard, a settlement agreement

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Odomes Derrick v Florida International Terminal/Commerce & Industry INS. Company C/O Chartis

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DECISION AND ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT That above-captioned matter, which arises under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), 33 U.S.C. § 901 et seq. was assigned to the undersigned administrative law judge for disposition. No hearing will be scheduled, however, as a settlement has been submitted for approval. In that regard, a settlement agreement

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Holt Philip v South Florida Container Terminal and American Longshore Mutual ASSN

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DECISION AND ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND ATTORNEY FEES This claim was brought under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (the “Act”). By letter dated February 10, 2012, the parties submitted an “Application for Approval of Agreed Settlement—Section 8(I)” (hereinafter “Settlement Agreement”) for my approval. The Settlement Agreement has been signed by the Claimant,

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Defense Base Act Attorneys Explain Benefits Injured Workers Are Entitled To Recover If Injured In Iraq Or Afghanistan While Covered By The Defense Base Act

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The Defense Base Act (“DBA”) provides workers’ comp benefits to civilian employees and private military contractors injured while working outside the U.S. on bases or working for a company under a U.S. Government contract for national defense or for public works. The majority of claims today result from injuries sustained while working overseas in Afghanistan

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Florida Defense Base Act Lawyer Wins Cases For Workers Injured In Iraq And Afghanistan

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Clifford R. Mermell, Esq. has handled Defense Base Act cases for the past 22 years.  He has helped residents of Florida win big cases for injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Mr. Mermell has helped over 2,000 injured workers obtain valuable compensation and medical benefits.  Although his main office is in Miami, he has traveled throughout

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Defense Base Act Lawyers Handling Cases For Residents Of Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth And Adelaide, Australia

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We handle Defense Base Act cases for clients who reside in Australia. If you are a civilian contractor residing in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide, or any city in Australia, we can handle your DBA case.  We have handled cases for several Australian citizens and residents who have been injured in Iraq or Afghanistan.

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