Jan 29, 2021 | Defense Base Act
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...
Jan 22, 2021 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp
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...
Jan 15, 2021 | Defense Base Act
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...
Jan 8, 2021 | Defense Base Act
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...
Dec 25, 2020 | Defense Base Act
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,...
Dec 18, 2020 | 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...
