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Personal Injury Law
Defense Base Act
Were you injured in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait or anywhere overseas while working for a U.S. company?
If so, your case is covered under the Defense Base Act which is an extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.
Our firm can handle your claim if you are a civilian injured in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait or anywhere overseas while working for a U.S. company under a contract with the U.S. government.
Personal Injury Law
Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act
Are you a longshoreman injured loading and/or unloading containers or cruise ships?
Working at U.S. ports can be a very dangerous job.
If you are a longshoreman involved in loading or unloading container or cruise ships, and have been injured on the job, it is imperative that you contact an attorney who has experience in handling cases under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.
Experience You Can Trust
If you are an injured worker, let The Law Offices of Gillis, Mermell and Pacheco, P.A. fight for your rights.
Over $500,000,000.00 obtained in benefits and/or settlements for our clients over the last 20 years.
Over 2,500 mediations on behalf of injured workers.
Over 3,500 claims of injured workers under the Defense Base Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.
Over 60 years of combined attorney experience assisting injured workers.
Over 3,000 injured workers' cases served.
Over 6,000 claims filed on behalf of injured workers.
Over 200 injured workers' cases taken to trial.
You can rely on our experience, knowledge, expertise, and commitment to your DBA case. We are ready to work for you today!
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We are experienced attorneys with a proven track record of obtaining exceptional results for injured workers since 1996.