Your DBA Claim Was Denied: Now What?

Jun 25, 2021 | Defense Base Act

You have to expect the unexpected when working as a contractor overseas. Risks and complications abound, whether you’re employed on a public works contract or in a security position. Unlike many other occupations, you also face a higher risk of injury or...

Seeking Help With PTSD

Jun 18, 2021 | PTSD

PTSD can happen to anyone regardless of nationality, sex, age, and ethnicity. On average, 6 out of 10 men and 5 out of 10 women experience trauma at least once. In the United States, 8 million adults experience PTSD in a given year. Chances are, you know someone...

Tips for Working With a DBA Lawyer

Jun 11, 2021 | Defense Base Act

When a soldier gets injured, they receive the Purple Heart. When a military contractor gets injured, they may receive nothing.  The only way for you to get the compensation you deserve is by filing a DBA claim. More than 15,000 people filed claims during the...

What Constitutes a DBA Claim?

Jun 4, 2021 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp

The most common type of workers’ compensation, according to federal figures, is those caused by motor vehicles. By that same accounting, the most costly, averaging more than $100,000 in lost wages, is workers’ compensation due to an amputation....

3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Filing Defense Base Act Claims

May 28, 2021 | Defense Base Act

As a contractor who works for the government overseas, you need to know there is protection available for you if the worst happens. This protection comes from the defense base act in the form of compensation and may mean you qualify for assistance....