Jan 14, 2022 | Defense Base Act
Are you a contractor working overseas? If so, you likely already know that your working income is protected by the Defense Base Act (DBA). What you may not know is that, even under the DBA, your compensation isn’t a given. To receive just compensation, you need...
Jan 7, 2022 | Defense Base Act
8.7 million Americans live and work outside of the US. It’s not easy being away from home while on the job. Days feel long, and the nights feel empty. And if you’re injured while working abroad, you feel scared and alone. US contractors...
Dec 23, 2021 | Defense Base Act
Many people may have heard a little about the Defense Base Act, but like many aspects of the law, it can be complicated. At the same time, a lot of people depend on the specifics of the Defense Base Act for an expectation about their future livelihood. Did you...
Dec 16, 2021 | Defense Base Act
In the United States, 1.3 million lawyers have a license to practice law. However, only a few have experience in handling defense base act settlements. These sensitive cases involve demanding compensation from the government as an employer. Challenging government...
Dec 9, 2021 | Defense Base Act
Have you found yourself struggling to cope whilst fighting to protect your country? Have you suffered due to the nature of your work? If the answer is yes to either of the above, the Defense Base Act is in place to get you the compensation...
Dec 2, 2021 | Defense Base Act
If you or a loved one is working overseas as a civilian employee (such as a contractor or interpreter) at a military base or US Embassy, there are certain things you should think about and protections you should take. Just because you are not in active combat, that...
