by Clifford R. Mermell, Esq. | Jul 17, 2013 | Defense Base Act
In a DBA injury case, 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 (effective 10/01/09 that is $1,256.84 per week) for so long as a doctor says you are unable...
by Clifford R. Mermell, Esq. | Aug 20, 2012 | Defense Base Act
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...
by Clifford R. Mermell, Esq. | Dec 18, 2010 | Defense Base Act
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...
by Clifford R. Mermell, Esq. | Nov 6, 2010 | Defense Base Act
In a DBA injury case, 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 (effective 10/01/09 that is $1,256.84 per week) for so long as a doctor says you are unable...
by Clifford R. Mermell, Esq. | Nov 4, 2010 | Defense Base Act
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...
