Maritime

a contractor in Texas sits with a DBA attorney discussing his claim

Finding the Best Defense Base Act Lawyer in Texas

Finding the right Defense Base Act lawyer in Texas can make the difference between a denied claim and the compensation you’ve earned. If you’ve been injured while working overseas for a U.S. contractor, you’re facing a complex federal system with strict deadlines and insurance companies ready to minimize your benefits. The stakes are too high to navigate alone or trust

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burn injury

Defense Base Act Claims for Burn Injuries

The Defense Base Act (DBA) is a compensation program that covers any medical treatment needed by a civilian who has been an employee of any defense contractors while working for the U.S. military, whether in the country or overseas. If you have a friend, loved one, or relative who has suffered burns while serving their country as a civilian contractor,

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What to Do if Your Defense Base Act Claim is Denied

Have you been hurt while working overseas on a military base? Having your claim denied under the defense base act is not the end. You should be working on your next step to appeal your denial. Being injured while working as a federal contractor overseas allows you to claim work-related injury loss. At times valid claims are also denied, which

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burn pit exposure

Burn Pit Exposure and Civilian Contractors

Have you been exposed to toxic fumes while working as a civilian contractor overseas near burn pits? We understand the many medical complications you may have suffered from prolonged exposure. No one should suffer lifelong illness or death for being exposed to burn pits while working overseas for their country.  Have You or a Loved One Developed an Illness Due

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Illnesses Caused by Burn Pit Exposure

Men and women working overseas on US military bases may have been exposed to burn pits which resulted in various illnesses. An illness that significantly impacts your daily life means that you are eligible for compensation under the defense base act. Experienced dba attorneys understand the difficulty you or your loved one may be going through and know how to

Read More »

Maritime Negligence and Personal Injury in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The average person about to embark on a dream cruise ship vacation rarely contemplates that things can go wrong during their voyage.  Having been a maritime law firm since 1971, we’ve seen that pretty much everything that can go wrong, has gone wrong.  Fortunately, we’ve been a trusted advocate for literally thousands of clients in helping them navigate their way

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Who Has Jurisdiction in International Waters?

The question of jurisdiction in the event of a crime or catastrophic incident at sea involving loss of life is one of the more complicated questions in maritime law. Broadly speaking, the enforcement of maritime laws is often left up to the authorities in the location where the incident occurred. However, the flag state of the vessel also has jurisdiction

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Who Enforces Maritime Law?

After suffering a personal injury on the open seas, whether due to a workplace injury aboard a vessel, an assault carried out by a passenger or crewmember, a slip and fall, food poisoning, an accident during an onshore excursion, or any number of possible accidents or injuries, trying to make sense of maritime law simply adds to the complexities of

Read More »
a contractor in Texas sits with a DBA attorney discussing his claim

Finding the Best Defense Base Act Lawyer in Texas

Finding the right Defense Base Act lawyer in Texas can make the difference between a denied claim and the compensation you’ve earned. If you’ve been injured while working overseas for a U.S. contractor, you’re facing a complex federal system with strict deadlines and insurance companies ready to minimize your benefits. The stakes are too high to navigate alone or trust

Read More »
burn injury

Defense Base Act Claims for Burn Injuries

The Defense Base Act (DBA) is a compensation program that covers any medical treatment needed by a civilian who has been an employee of any defense contractors while working for the U.S. military, whether in the country or overseas. If you have a friend, loved one, or relative who has suffered burns while serving their country as a civilian contractor,

Read More »

What to Do if Your Defense Base Act Claim is Denied

Have you been hurt while working overseas on a military base? Having your claim denied under the defense base act is not the end. You should be working on your next step to appeal your denial. Being injured while working as a federal contractor overseas allows you to claim work-related injury loss. At times valid claims are also denied, which

Read More »
burn pit exposure

Burn Pit Exposure and Civilian Contractors

Have you been exposed to toxic fumes while working as a civilian contractor overseas near burn pits? We understand the many medical complications you may have suffered from prolonged exposure. No one should suffer lifelong illness or death for being exposed to burn pits while working overseas for their country.  Have You or a Loved One Developed an Illness Due

Read More »

Illnesses Caused by Burn Pit Exposure

Men and women working overseas on US military bases may have been exposed to burn pits which resulted in various illnesses. An illness that significantly impacts your daily life means that you are eligible for compensation under the defense base act. Experienced dba attorneys understand the difficulty you or your loved one may be going through and know how to

Read More »

Maritime Negligence and Personal Injury in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The average person about to embark on a dream cruise ship vacation rarely contemplates that things can go wrong during their voyage.  Having been a maritime law firm since 1971, we’ve seen that pretty much everything that can go wrong, has gone wrong.  Fortunately, we’ve been a trusted advocate for literally thousands of clients in helping them navigate their way

Read More »

Who Has Jurisdiction in International Waters?

The question of jurisdiction in the event of a crime or catastrophic incident at sea involving loss of life is one of the more complicated questions in maritime law. Broadly speaking, the enforcement of maritime laws is often left up to the authorities in the location where the incident occurred. However, the flag state of the vessel also has jurisdiction

Read More »

Who Enforces Maritime Law?

After suffering a personal injury on the open seas, whether due to a workplace injury aboard a vessel, an assault carried out by a passenger or crewmember, a slip and fall, food poisoning, an accident during an onshore excursion, or any number of possible accidents or injuries, trying to make sense of maritime law simply adds to the complexities of

Read More »

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