Steps to Follow to File a DBA Claim
Nov 18, 2025
This guide explains the key steps injured overseas contractors must take to file a Defense Base Act claim. It covers reporting the injury, filing required forms, securing medical care, protecting wage...
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Maximizing Settlements under the Longshore Act
Nov 03, 2025
Injured port, shipyard or dock workers covered by the Longshore Act deserve full value for medical care, lost wages, future care and earning capacity. This guide shows how to boost your settlement by ...
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What Are the Benefits Under the Defense Base Act
Nov 03, 2025
The Defense Base Act (DBA) ensures overseas U.S. government contractors receive medical care, wage-loss compensation, permanent disability or death benefits — and that attorney fees are paid by the in...
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Defense Base Act Coverage for U.S. Contractors Working in Africa
Nov 03, 2025
U.S. contractors working in Africa under government contracts may qualify for Defense Base Act benefits for work-related injuries. Learn who’s covered, what benefits apply, and why experienced legal r...
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Cruise Ship Injury Lawyer | Florida Maritime Attorney Tim Nies
Nov 03, 2025
Florida trial attorney and Army Ranger veteran Tim Nies represents passengers injured on cruise ships and in maritime accidents. With experience defending cruise lines, he now uses that insight to fig...
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Inheritance and Divorce and Florida
Nov 01, 2020
A common question divorce lawyers hear is whether an inheritance received by a spouse is considered in the divorce to be a marital asset to be divided. Married couples very rarely receive an inheritan...
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Filing a Defense Base Act Claim
Aug 20, 2020
I have been an injury trial attorney for over 19 years. I enjoy working for injured security contractors, and as an Army Ranger Veteran, fighting insurance companies for the rights of my clients. In t...
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5 Tips for Settling your Defense Base Act Claim
Oct 20, 2014
I am a personal injury attorney with experience in litigating Defense Base Act (DBA) claims. So far in 2014, I have settled approximately $2,300,000 in DBA claims alone. Below you will find 5 tips, wh...
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Four Tips regarding Florida Prenuptial Agreements
Mar 04, 2014
A prenuptial agreement can protect the rights and obligations of husbands and wives with respect to property. However, a poorly drafted prenuptial agreement may not hold up later in court during a div...
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A Few Tips for Drafting Florida Prenuptial Agreements...
Sep 23, 2013
Soon-to-be husbands and wives are permitted to enter into binding contracts under Florida’s Uniform Premarital Agreement Act on issues such as the right and obligations to any asset and liability, the ...
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