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The Defense Base Act (DBA) ensures that individuals working with the U.S. military and on government and/or military lands overseas are provided with proper coverage in cases of injury. Unfortunately, individuals who deserve this compensation may not receive it. In...
Are you among the more than 330,000 people working in the army as a civilian? If so, you must familiarize yourself with the Defense Base Act Claims. DBA claims provide army civilian workers compensation in case of injuries. Working alongside military personnel for the...
In 1941, congress enacted the defense base act to facilitate compensation for military and US citizens working abroad. Americans working in foreign territories, especially war-prone areas, face more danger. Thus, they deserve more compensation for their troubles....
The United States Military employs several hundred thousand civilians in a number of different capacities. Unfortunately, this also means that these civilians are at risk of the same injuries and trauma that any service member would be. When a civilian working for the...
Are you a defense contractor or interpreter suffering from injuries from your time overseas? If these injuries were caused while working at a U.S. military base or embassy overseas, you may be eligible for compensation. The Defense Base Act (DBA) is the Act that...
Did you know that you’ll need to pay between $3.50 and $4.50 per every $100 in your payroll for your defense base act insurance? There are various aspects covered under the Defense Base Act. You’ll get covered if you’re working for private employers on the U.S....
There are an estimated 750 US military bases around the world. A majority of the people living on the bases are active military members, but there are others we can't forget about. The bases are also homes for families and contracted US civilians. If you or someone...
Nearly 800,000 civilians were employed by the Department of Defense as of last year. To put that into perspective, there are roughly 1.3 million active-duty personnel in the US armed forces. Since these civilians are working for the military, the military is...
Over the last 20 years, thousands of U.S. nationals have been kidnapped while they are overseas for work. People in foreign countries kidnap and torture these people because they work for the United States government. Once they are freed from captivity, they continue...
According to the Army Public Health Center, America's armed forces expect "over 2,000,000 medical encounters annually." While that's certainly a lot of medical matters to handle, you don't have to go at this alone. Suppose you are an employee or contractor at an...
If you've ever worked overseas for the Department of Defense and suffered from hearing loss, you may have a claim. Contractors who work overseas often work in loud, dangerous situations. Hearing loss is a natural byproduct of working in a loud environment. When...
The Defense Base Act has been providing injury and evacuation benefits for overseas military workers since it was created in 1941. However, the COVID-19 pandemic saw a sharp increase in the number of DBA claims being made by overseas contractors who ended up catching...
Are you looking into hiring a Defense Base Act (DBA) attorney? The DBA helps civilians that work for the U.S. government overseas obtain workers' compensation if they're injured on the job. You should file a Defense Base Act claim if you're injured...
Are you wondering whether you need to file a Defense Base Act claim? The Defense Base Act (DBA) was designed to ensure civilian employees who work with the U.S. government overseas receive workers' compensation. So, if you've been injured overseas while on a job with...
There has been a significant uptick in Defense Base Act claims over the past year as a result of PTSD. Unfortunately, insurance companies aren't always willing to give people the compensation they deserve, especially when it comes to psychological damage. This is...
Want to know the best ways to find a Defense Base Act lawyer that will work for you? The Defense Base Act (DBA) was created to offer workers' compensation to civilians who work for the U.S. government overseas. Usually, these people work on military bases or other...
Are you a civilian worker who has suffered an injury while working for the U.S. military? If so, you might be entitled to compensation under the Defense Base Act (DBA). The United States issued the Defense Base Act in an attempt to protect the well-being of...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were just over 2 million injuries in US workplaces in 2020. This doesn't take workplace deaths from injury into account, but that number pales by comparison to injuries. This raises an interesting question about...
Did you know that the US saw 168,110 Defense Base Act claims In 2021? Civilians employed by the United States military serving a U.S. military post overseas are covered under the Defense Base Act (DBA). This provides them with benefits and protection in the event of...
Depending on the complexity of a case, DBA claims can take anywhere from less than six months to more than a year to get through. Much of this depends on how you, the insurance company, and your employer individually choose to handle the claims process. With the...
Are you wondering how Defense Base Act (DBA) waivers work? The Defense Base Act is a law that provides medical benefits and disability compensations to employees working in U.S. embassies and military bases. Eligible survivors of workers dying in the line of duty also...
Many people work abroad on behalf of the Department of Defense or the Department of State, but don't have a military affiliation. The Defense Base Act is a part of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and provides important medical coverage and death...
Nearly every state in the US has mandated some form of workers' compensation coverage by businesses for their employees. Both the military and the federal government also provide workers' compensation benefits to employees. But there's an unusual gap...
Have you ever heard of the Defense Base Act? It was founded in 1941 to provide coverage for civilians employed at overseas United States defense bases. Injured employees could receive compensation and medical treatment if they got injured in the course and scope of...
Every year American employers report more than 2.7 million workplace injuries. These injuries may be accidental or occur as a result of workplace negligence. No matter their cause, you may be entitled to compensation while you recover from your injury. Unfortunately,...
If you, a co-worker, or a family member suffered an injury while working for the U.S. government overseas, you need to take action fast. Your first step should be to hire a lawyer to file Defense Base Act claims for you. Starting the process is daunting. You may have...
Did you know that 1 in 4 adults in the United States are living with a disability, according to the CDC? That's a staggering number of people, and many of them do not receive the benefits they deserve. People who are eligible to file DBA claims don't often have the...
Accidents and workplace-related injuries are fairly commonplace in America. In fact, every year more than 2.7 million of these occur. Because of this, most employers are legally required to provide workers' compensation for employees working in the US. This can help...
When you go to the hospital, you expect to receive high-quality care. You want your doctor and nurses to take good care of you. Health care providers have the expertise and skills to provide high-quality care. The reality is that health care providers can commit...
Are you a defense contractor or interpreter? Would you like to know more about Texas workers' compensation law? The great state of Texas is a free-spirited and liberated republic. Consequently, its independent code of conduct spills over into areas such as...