One of the common issues that arises in a Defense Base Act (DBA) claim is determining the correct average weekly wage (AWW) of the injured claimant Generally, AWW is calculated by first determining if the claimant worked substantially the whole year prior to the injury

Many clients, sometimes after years of litigating a workers’ compensation claim, get to the frustration point where they decide: “I guess I’m going to have to sue my employer” It is at this point that the harsh reality must be revealed (or reiterated)