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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...
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. And while...
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....
Do you have military-related health concerns? Or maybe you got injured while working overseas? Either way, a DBA lawyer might be exactly what you need. According to Defense Pricing and Contracting, DBA insurance is required for all public works contracts...
Did you suffer psychological injury from a traumatic event? Psychological injury is a serious medical issue that affects how people can react to certain stimuli or function on a daily basis. They're most prevalent to wartime vets, varying from PTSD, depression, or...
Have you worked as a civilian on a military base on non-American soil? Have you been seriously injured and disabled because of this work? Then your particular case is a job for a Defense Base Act lawyer. A DBA lawyer helps civilian workers just like you to receive...
Here's the deal: Almost 10% of American adults have dealt with PTSD at one point or another. But what are the signs of PTSD and how can you treat it? PTSD signs and symptoms can easily go unnoticed, so you must be aware of what to watch out for. Take a look...
It's your first week abroad as a U.S. military contractor and you're excited about traveling while making good money. But say you're working on the plumbing and everything is going well until a pipe bursts and knocks you unconscious. What do you do now? How do you...
What do you do when you're overseas working on a U.S. military base and lose your foot in an accident? In most cases, you'll want to go home to recover around your family and loved ones. But, what about all the expenses? How are you going to be able to...
There are over a million practicing lawyers in the US alone. That's a huge amount of possible representatives that would take ages to sort through. Within this large number, however, are practices that have relevant experience to help cases like yours. Besides finding...
Each year, the United States contracts civilians for numerous projects worldwide through the Defense Base Act (DBA). These projects often expose civilians to dangerous situations. Anything can happen while working on the job. Have you been injured, or are you...
A painful injury far from home, lost earnings, laborious paperwork, uncertainty: Defense Base Act claims are already stressful enough. So a rejected claim can feel like adding insult to injury. Insurance companies count on claimants feeling too overwhelmed and...
Crack! That's the sound of one of your bones breaking on the job at a U.S. military base overseas. You worry that there's no workers' comp as there would be if you'd been hurt on the job stateside. As it turns out, there's no need to worry. The Defense Base Act has...
Over the past decade, U.S. government contractors have been working around the globe in warzones. Among contractors who were studied, 25% of them met the criteria for PTSD. Within recent years, more time has been devoted to raising public awareness about service...
Overseas military contractors may be qualified for Defense Base Act (DBA) benefits, something crucial if you sustain injuries or contract an illness. DBA coverage allows your employer to send you home if your condition warrants it, making these benefits critical for...
Federal law requires employees overseas to secure workers' compensation insurance through US government contractors. It's crucial to know the different types of permanent injury claims in order to access rights to your benefits. Seeking workers' compensation...
One out of eleven people will be diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in their lifetime. PTSD can ruin lives and make once functioning adults incapable of providing for themselves. If you suffer from PTSD or have sustained some other form of emotional or...
Around 26% of civilian workers experience PTSD from their work environments. They also have high rates of injury on the job, making a regular work routine impossible. So how do you continue to live freely if you're injured and unable to work? The Defense Base Act is...
The Defense Base Act (DBA) guarantees the benefits of workers' compensation to civilian contractors and subcontractors working overseas for the U.S. military. What does DBA mean? DBA covers nearly any contract with a U.S. government agency for work performed...
Defense Base Act Insurance (DBA) was enforced by the War Hazard Compensation Act and is crucial for all US government employees working overseas. The law insists that workers' compensation benefits are available for those individuals...
When you've been injured, you deserve help. The federal government provides for its soldiers. One of the ways it delegates resources is through the Defense Base Act. If you are hurt on a defense base overseas, you may be entitled to compensation. But many...
In a world as uncertain as ours, insurance coverage is a must-have. And when it comes to coverage for contractor employees working outside the United States on US military bases or for the government for public works or national defense, Defense Base Act Insurance...
The Defense Base Act was enacted in the midst of World War II. As you start to look at Defense Base Act lawyers, consider this: First, the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act passed. Then in December 1942, it was amended to include the Defense Base Act,...
Over 39 million people per year in the US visit a physician due to unintentional injuries. Thousands of injuries happen each day all around the nation. While many injuries do occur within the continental United States, there are additional injuries...
According to the U.S Department of Workers' Compensation, Defense Base Act Claims have seen a 26 percent rise in the last year. The highest of these claims come from workers in Iraq, followed by Afghanistan. So, what is the Defense Base Act and who does it serve to...
Have you been injured? If you have been injured and cannot work, there are probably many questions running through your head. How will you pay your bills? What protection does your employer offer in this situation? How do you go about getting compensated for your...
Statistics show that, on average, a worker is injured on the job every seven seconds. This is a huge problem in more dangerous working environments, such as military bases. Injuries in these settings are common and have the potential to be very serious. If you suffer...
Did you know that the US operates almost 800 military bases in 70 countries around the world? In addition to the military personnel who get stationed there, countless civilian workers also take jobs on military bases overseas. They sign a contract with the US...
PTSD can strike at any time. On the battlefield or on the base, while working overseas or while relaxing at home, you can suffer the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Thankfully PTSD is manageable. You can receive treatment and workers compensation...
There are around 1.4 million Americans currently on active military service. This number makes the military the biggest federal government employer. And that's not all. There are also those who work as military contractors without being enlisted members of the armed...