Understanding Loss of Limb Compensation Under the Defense Base Act (DBA)

Oct 5, 2024 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury

Every year, a significant number of civilian contractors are injured while working on military bases worldwide, with many facing devastating outcomes like limb loss. For these individuals, understanding their rights and the potential for loss of limb payment under...

How Burn Victims Can Protect Their Rights Under the Defense Base Act

Sep 20, 2024 | Defense Base Act, Workplace Injury

War veterans and civilian contractors often face long-term health consequences, with over 1.8 million veterans officially recognized as having some form of disability due to the wars (source: Watson Institute). For a burn victim, the situation...

Compensation for Hip Injuries Under the Defense Base Act

Sep 6, 2024 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury, Wrongful Death

According to OSHA, workplace injuries and illnesses nationwide dropped from 10.9 to 2.7 per 100 workers over the past five decades. Despite this significant decline in domestic workplace injuries, millions of civilians working abroad on U.S. military bases or...

DBA Coverage for Above Knee Amputation Injuries in Soldiers

Aug 9, 2024 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury

Are you a soldier who suffered from an above-knee amputation from combat injuries? The Defense Base Act (DBA) coverage is designed to help you. But what do you need to know about this act, how to apply, and how to navigate the legal details? Today we’re taking a...

Average Settlement for Traumatic Brain Injury Cases from the DBA

Aug 2, 2024 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury

While civilian worker compensation slightly increased (4.2%) this year, work-related injuries remain a major concern, especially for high-risk jobs. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a serious consequence of workplace accidents, leaving victims with long-term health...