Kenneth G. Franconero PLLC: your best choice for a Defense Base Act Lawyer
At Kenneth G. Franconero, PLLC, we are your Defense Base Act lawyer. We fight to obtain your maximum medical and wage loss benefits. We handle cases with diligence and expediency. We listen to our clients – discussing their needs first – and then work on a mutual strategy for handling
Some defense contractors insurers allegedly try to take advantage of the Defense Base Act law
Is there really a need for Defense Base Act lawyers like us at Ken Franconero PLLC? Unfortunately, the answer is a clear and resounding YES! If the insurance companies that insure defense contractors are not forced to abide by the laws of the Defense Base Act, then people’s lives can
Employers Attempting To Keep Workers’ Injuries Quiet
Injuries in the workplace are common. That is why worker’s compensation exists, and when everyone cooperates, the system can be a lifesaver. However, as Mother Jones recently reported, many large retailers are attempting to keep the lid on workplace injuries, and that is a major problem. In fact, the Obama
Proving Discrimination For Filing A Longshore (of DBA) Claim
If you have ever been involved in a Defense Base Act case, you probably realize how much of a struggle it can be. You worked hard, and put your life on the line as a contractor/employee. Yet, after an incident, the insurance company will do everything possible to delay or
State Benefits Vs. Longshore Benefits in the Defense Base Act law
There are many details and precedents that have been set in workers’ compensation and Defense Base Act law. Sometimes, things that seem black and white aren’t quite as clear cut as they appear. Other times, things that used to be understood are changed because of complicated reversals. The bottom line
Defense Base Act is ‘Exclusive Remedy’ For Injured Government Contractors
When you or a loved one is injured while working for the government overseas, the Defense Base Act is your protection. Employers and insurance companies may attempt to delay or deny you benefits, and that is simply unacceptable. You have worked too hard, and sacrificed too much to be ignored
Transparency In Workers’ Compensation Premiums
Not everybody is extremely familiar with the Defense Base Act or Longshore laws. However, if the time comes where you or a loved one is injured working overseas for the government, you will become very familiar with them, very quickly. That is because these laws are your protection from delayed or
PTSD and the Defense Base Act
Working for your country overseas can be a very stressful and difficult experience. Even if you end up having a successful tour, chances are you will have still gone through a lot during the process. However, those who aren’t as fortunate to escape unscathed have it even tougher. Many people
Why is My Defense Base Act Case Taking So Long?
At Kenneth G. Franconero, PLLC, we are often asked by our DBA clients, why it takes so long to obtain medical treatment and wage loss checks. First and foremost, a claim will start out by establishing a relationship between the claimant and the adjuster. The adjuster does an preliminary investigation of