Category Archives: Longshore

Chronic Back Pain | Jones Act Lawyer

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Ogletree Abbott

Permanent Injuries and Jones Act Lawyer When you are hurt in a Jones Act accident, you need a qualified Jones Act lawyer. You may not think you need a lawyer, but you do. A Jones Act lawyer will represent you … Continue reading →

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LONGSHORE WORKER, INJURED IN OFF-WORK AUTO ACCIDENT, ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE LHWCA

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Ogletree Abbott

Otis Lewis, a longshoreman, injured his lower back in a non-work car accident. Since the accident, he had suffered from intermittent pain. Otis’s back pain slowly worsened every year, and was eventually accompanied by numbness in his feet and legs. … Continue reading →

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Longshore And Harbor Workers Compensation (LHWCA) Allows For Negligence Suit

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Ogletree Abbott

Finding an attorney who specializes in Longshore and Harbor Worker compensation act (or LHWCA) injury cases is important, since an injury may involve other types of claims, too. Sometimes, an employer may try not to pay its rightful damages, unless … Continue reading →

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WHO IS COVERED UNDER THE DEFENSE BASE ACT (DBA)?

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Bill Abbott

Any worker who meets any one of the following criteria is covered under the Defense Base Act: Work for private employers on US Military bases or on any lands used by the US for military purposes outside of the US, … Continue reading →

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YOU ARE HURT AND YOU ARE BACK IN THE UNITED STATES. NOW WHAT?

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Bill Abbott

First thing you need to do is find a doctor who works in the field of medicine that provides medical treatment for your specific injury or illness.  For instance, if you hurt your back you want to be treated by … Continue reading →

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Has a Nurse Case Manager been assigned to “help” you with your doctor’s appointments?

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Bill Abbott

So the insurance company has sent this wonderful person to you to help you with your medical treatment!  You are told he or she is going to help get you well and back to work. Don’t be fooled by the … Continue reading →

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