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From 2001 to 2019, more defense contractors died in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan than military personnel. Contractors play a critical role in protecting U.S. interests around the world. They work in regions that can be dangerous and unstable. If you were...
No one takes a job working as a Department of Defense contractor thinking they will get injured or die in a foreign country. Unfortunately, many of these workers are injured, and some die. When you're injured while overseas, navigating the legal ins and outs of a...
The Defense Base Act (DBA) passed in 1941, and has dictated how worker's compensation claims are handled on military bases and similar projects. Understanding DBA claims will help you figure out how to address workplace accidents as they come along. These...
Have you ever wondered how workplace injuries get handled when employees work outside the United States? What if you're a contracted employee working for the government? The United States hires thousands of contractors on military installations worldwide. If...
1920 was a big year in US history. Two amendments were passed in the same year--Prohibition and Women's Suffrage. The first radio station hit the air, the Ponzi scheme was invented, and F. Scott Fitzgerald published his first novel. One major event of 1920...
According to Insurance Business Magazine, there is a surge of DBA claims. As claims increase, United States government contractors seek advice on common questions. One such common question: what is the difference between permanent disability and temporary...
Have you suffered an injury while working as part of a government contract abroad? You're not the only civilian in this situation. Research shows that nearly three million work-related illnesses and injuries occurred in 2020. The most common types of...
After suffering an injury at work on a military base, you're worried about how you'll be able to support yourself long term. Unfortunately, you're not the only worker battling work-related injuries. Research shows that more than 196,000 injuries in 2020 were...
No one reads fine print unless it's their job to do so. So, if you don't know the details of Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance coverage, don't worry, our DBA lawyers have done the reading for you. This article will highlight some of the more important items...
You've suffered injuries in a work-related accident at a US embassy, and now, you're wondering what the next steps are. The reality is about 1.8 million people suffered injuries at work that required emergency room care in 2020. Fortunately, a Defense Base...
Have been injured while working on a government contract overseas? If so, you may be entitled to compensation under the Defense Base Act (DBA). The DBA provides workers' compensation benefits to employees working on government contracts outside the United...
Did you know that PTSD is three times more common in people who work in US government agencies abroad? While most believe this applies only to service members, it also applies to interpreters and defense contractors. One of the most important decisions you...
Studies indicate that exposure to hazardous substances or environments was a factor in 36,840 job injuries in 2020 – a year with one of the most off-days. Working overseas for the U.S. government or its contractors can be risky, which is why the Defense Base...
If you work as a defense contractor or an interpreter, it pays to understand your rights and legal protections. One type of protection designated for people in these roles is the Defense Base Act (DBA). As its name suggests, this act covers employees working on US...
In 2021, out of the 6 million veterans who served the nation, around 10% of men (or 10 out of every 100) and 19% of women (or 19 out of every 100) experienced PTSD. If you are a civilian contractor or employee working on a Defense Base Act (DBA) site and...
It's estimated that one in eleven people will be diagnosed with PTSD in their lifetime, and the possibility of defense contract workers developing it is shockingly high. If you're a civilian employee that developed PTSD or were injured while working outside...
The Defense Base Act (DBA) is a crucial piece of legislation passed in 1941. The purpose? To cover civilians working overseas on government contracts at military bases. If you need to file a claim under the DBA, you may wonder what the DBA claims...
More than 700,000 civilians are employed around the globe on US military bases. These people work in support of US military operations, often facing similar dangers to military personnel. Yet, they don't have the same coverage as military personnel....
Did you know that compensation benefits for a DBA claim amount to two-thirds of an employee's average weekly wage? If you feel that it is time to collect your award after a DBA claim, it's important to understand how the DBA claims process works. This...
Did you know that there are over two million people in the United States military? With so many people representing the country overseas in dangerous environments, it is not uncommon for someone to get injured while serving. If you find yourself in...
Did you know that there are over two million people currently serving in the United States military? Unfortunately, in that line of work, people are likely going to get hurt along the way. When that happens, the people who are suffering are going to...
In the U.S, there are over 1.5 million servicemembers and veterans. Many of whom have risked their lives to protect our country and our freedom. Therefore, they must receive adequate protection in relation to their military service. Hiring a DBA lawyer...
More than 700,000 workers are employed by the Department of Defense worldwide. These workers support the US military stationed all around the globe. The Defense Base Act provides essential protections for non-military workers in the event of injury,...
Serving in the military is one of the biggest honors that one can have as a United States citizen. Unfortunately, it can come with its downsides when it comes to individual well-being. Over half of the veterans surveyed cited that health was a primary...
If you're in need of assistance with any sort of legal claim, it's critically important that you learn the area of law that you're dealing with like the back of your hand. The Defense Base Act of 1941 (DBA) is a law created to make sure people working...
The US Department of Defense employs roughly 950,000 workers across the globe on military bases and installations. As an employee of a business in the US, you would be covered by workers' compensation protections which are required in all states. A...
Lawmakers created the Defense Base Act to make sure civilians working overseas for the federal government receive workers' compensation. You'll need a DBA lawyer for the claims process if you are hurt on the job. For many, claims average $85,000 in lost wages....
World War II brought many changes to the United States and the world, including the Defense Base Act (DBA) of 1941. Knowing how this act affects the law and work relations today will help you protect your rights. There are some personal injury lawyers...
Are you a civilian defense contractor or interpreter who has been inflicted with a debilitating injury or PTSD during or after your time abroad? Federal law entitles you to workers' compensation under the Defense Base Act. If life-changing injuries have had an...
There are more than 4.9 million workers' compensation claims filed yearly. No matter what type of industry you work in, having workers' compensation protection is crucial. It's essential to be able to cover your business and employees. Do you want to know...