Longshore & Harbors Workers’ Compensation Act
The Firm handles all aspects of investigating and defending claims arising out of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and its extensions including the Defense Base Act (DBA) and Non-Appropriated Funds Instrumentalities Act.
The Defense Base Act (DBA) is found at 42 U.S.C.S §1651-1654. This Federal Act, passed on 1941, extends the benefits provisions of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act to certain classifications of non-maritime workers. Specifically, the DBA had been extended to apply to the following employments: Work for private employers on U.S. military bases or on any lands used by the U.S. for military purposes outside of the United States, including those in U.S. Territories and possessions; Work on public work contracts with any U.S. government agency, including construction and service contracts in connection with national defense or with war activities outside the United States; Work on contracts approved and funded by the U.S. under the Foreign Assistance Act; Work for American employers providing welfare or similar services outside the United States for the benefit of the Armed Services such as the United Service Organizations (USO). The DBA also extends to Employees of any subcontractors of a contract involved in work detailed above.
DBA claims raise many unique legal and factual issues that require both specialized claims administration and legal representation. Our supporting team of Attorneys, Paralegals and Staff are trained and experienced with the complex issues and procedures unique to practicing before the Department of Labor (O.W.C.P.) and Office of Administrative Law Judges (O.A.L.J.). Due to growing demands of our clients in the area of the DBA, we have infused our Longshore Team with the knowledge and training necessary to effectively defend these claims as well.
The Firm’s eight offices throughout Florida promote cost savings in travel and local knowledge of applicable doctors, attorneys and labor market. Additionally, we are equipped to handle claims outside the state of Florida utilizing cost saving state-of-the-art technology, where appropriate, such as video conferencing and webcasting. In sum, we offer our clients a cost effective, professional and knowledgeable solution to defending Longshore and DBA claims in any jurisdiction.
A detailed list of Case Results and information for this Department is available from the Department Head upon request.
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