If you are a contractor who has been injured on the job while working overseas in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Syria or on any military base across the world, your case is covered by the Defense Base Act which is an extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. At the Law Offices of Gillis, […]
There are two types of injuries under the Defense Base Act: 1) Scheduled Injuries and 2) Unscheduled Injuries. Scheduled injuries provide a set number of weeks of benefits when particular body parts are injured. Below is a listing of the scheduled injuries under Section 908 of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”), as
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
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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