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Longshoremen Injured in Fort Lauderdale at Port Everglades
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60+
Years of Combined Experience in Workers’ Compensation
750,000,000+
Over $750 Million Obtained in Benefits & Settlements
6000+
Claims Filed on Behalf of Injured Workers
2500+
Cases Mediated on Behalf of Injured Workers
Understanding Longshore Injury Claims
What benefits can I secure if I am a Longshoreman injured in Fort Lauderdale at Port Everglades?
Section 8 of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) describes the benefits that an injured Longshoreman can receive when injured during work.
The benefit categories include:
- Temporary total disability (TTD)
- Temporary partial disability (TPD)
- Permanent total disability (PTD)
- Permanent partial disability (PPD)
- Scheduled award benefits
Those benefits include compensation for your disability, paid at the rate of 2/3 of your average weekly wage (AWW), reasonable and necessary medical care and vocational retraining benefits.
The type of benefit and the length of time for the payment of the benefit are determined almost entirely based upon the opinions of your treating and examining physicians.
This is why it is so important to select a qualified doctor who is willing to stand up for you in the event that you have a serious injury, and support you with a strong, objective and reliable medical opinion.
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Delivering a Network of Advocates for Injured Longshoreman
Due to our extensive experience in this legal field, we have established connections with doctors across all specialties who can serve as strong advocates for injured Longshoremen.
We have a network of dependable and objective doctors who understand the importance of advocating for their patients, especially if the patient is a severely injured Longshoreman.
We also fully understand the benefits you’re entitled to and can help you maximize them under the law.
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If you are an injured worker, let The Law Offices of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A. fight for your rights.
Over $750,000,000.00 obtained in benefits and/or settlements for our clients over the last 36 years.
Over 2,500 mediations on behalf of injured workers.
Over 3,500 claims of injured workers under the Defense Base Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.
Over 60 years of combined attorney experience assisting injured workers.
Over 3,000 injured workers' cases served.
Over 6,000 claims filed on behalf of injured workers.
Over 200 injured workers' cases taken to trial.
You can rely on our experience, knowledge, expertise, and commitment to your DBA case. We are ready to work for you today!