About
Who We Are
We are a team of nationally recognized and collaborative attorneys who focus on defending employers and insurance carriers in niche areas of workers' compensation claims and who handle other civil litigation.
Our Philosophy
At Markovich Grover, we believe there is a direct correlation between employee wellbeing, increased productivity, and client satisfaction. We are passionate about operating a better law firm, and we maintain that a forward-looking and growth-focused leadership model is critical to achieving that mission. By leveraging innovative software technologies to streamline and prioritize workflows, we not only attract and retain top talent, but we are poised to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Markovich Grover is positioned to respond to the complex and changing needs of the industry and its stakeholders.
Practice Areas & Industries
Markovich Grover was founded with the unified vision of providing exceptional legal services to employers and insurance carriers involved in workers’ compensation claims–primarily in response to Defense Base Act (DBA), Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), and other "extension” act claims–as well as recovery under the War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA). As Markovich Grover continues to grow, the breadth of its practice areas has expanded in accordance with the attorneys’ tremendous skills and experience in civil litigation including litigation related to workers’ compensation claims. The firm is poised to handle a broad range of civil practice areas.
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The Defense Base Act (DBA) is a U.S. federal law enacted in 1941 to provide workers' compensation protection for civilian employees working on military bases or under certain government contracts outside the United States. It is an extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) and is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. The DBA provides benefits for workers who are injured or killed in the course of their employment including medical benefits, disability compensation, and death benefits.
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The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal law enacted in 1927 to provide workers' compensation benefits to employees who are injured or become ill while performing maritime work on navigable waters of the United States or adjoining areas such as docks, piers, terminals, and shipyards. Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, the LHWCA provides financial protection for eligible workers by covering medical expenses, disability benefits, and death benefits for work-related injuries or illnesses.
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The Longshore Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act has been expanded through amendments and related acts to cover additional workers, including:
The Defense Base Act (DBA) for overseas civilian contractors.
The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) for workers on offshore drilling platforms.
The Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities Act for employees of certain non-military activities on military bases.
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The War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA) is a U.S. federal law that provides compensation and medical benefits to employees who suffer injuries, disabilities, or death due to war-related hazards while working overseas under a U.S. government contract. It was enacted in 1942 as an extension of the Defense Base Act (DBA) and is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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State workers’ compensation laws generally provide employees medical care and wage replacement if they are injured or become ill as a result of employment; the states have varying remedies for beneficiaries of employees who suffer death as a result of a work-related injury. Each state has its own statute, agency, procedures, and benefit formulas. Markovich Grover PLLC currently addresses workers’ compensation claims and related litigation under the laws of Florida, Louisiana, and Texas.
Meet Our Team
We are a team of nationally recognized and collaborative attorneys who focus on defending employers and insurance carriers in niche areas of workers' compensation claims and who handle other civil litigation.
