Our Defense Base Act Attorneys Fight For Your Rights
Our law firm handles Defense Base Act claims for workers injured overseas including but not limited to those injured in Iraq and Afghanistan and many other parts of the world.
Defense Base Act
Defense Base Act information is essential knowledge for any civilian personnel working on an overseas military installation.
Jones Act
This Act enhances and covers incidents that other maritime laws do not. “Negligence” is a broad term under this Act.
Longshore Act
Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act is designed to provide lost wage compensation as well as medical benefits…
Camp Lejeune
The Camp Lejeune water contamination problem occurred at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina, from 1953 to 1987.
Attorneys
Harvey D. Friedman founded the firm in 1976. He has practiced law since 1969. View Bio →
Ronald Rodman is a partner with our firm. He has practiced law since 1987. View Bio →
Carolyn Friedman Frank is a partner with our firm. She has practiced law since 1996. View Bio →
Countries
Iraq
Afghanistan
Japan
Qatar
Cuba
Guam
Kuwait
Diego Garcia
Haiti
Helping Contractors Injured in Iraq Seek DBA Compensation
Countless civilian contract personnel have been injured in Iraq due to the perils of the job and the environment in which it takes place. You may be wondering if yours qualifies as a DBA injury, and if so, how you might file a claim. Friedman, Rodman & Frank, P.A. helps clients in Iraq and overseas navigate DBA cases involving bases and other areas of operation: Victory Base Complex, Camp Victory, CDP Shocker, Camp Baharia, etc.
Helping Civilian Workers Injured in Afghanistan Secure DBA Assistance
There are a number of circumstances that have caused civilian contract personnel to be injured in Afghanistan, but all of them can be similarly overwhelming when it comes to filing a DBA injury claim. Even though a contractor who is working on a military base overseas is entitled to certain protections granted by the Defense Base Act, advocating for yourself and ensuring these rights are honored can be a difficult task.
If You Were Injured in Japan You May Be Entitled to DBA Compensation
There are many longshore and harbor workers who have been injured in Japan in a variety of circumstances. A DBA injury is a serious matter, and any civilian contract personnel who have sustained such an accident should be afforded the medical care and resources they need. Too often, however, injured contractors are expected to file their claim and navigate the system on their own. This would be a difficult task…
Legal Representation For Civilian Contract Personnel Injured in Qatar
Civilian contract personnel who are injured in Qatar are entitled to medical treatment and several other rights that are outlined in the Defense Base Act. Verifying that an incident qualifies as a DBA injury, however, requires that you file a claim and go through a review process. This is not ideal for any contractor who is on the job in Qatar, and it pushes many injured longshore and harbor workers to become frustrated with the process.
Helping Contractors Injured in Cuba File for DBA Coverage
Cuba tends to be perceived as a mysterious place, but it isn’t at all for the United States military. Armed forces have occupied Guantanamo Bay Naval Base since 2002, and many civilian contract personnel have been injured in Cuba since then. If you are one of these contractors, you might be wondering whether your affliction qualifies as a DBA injury. Overseas longshore harbor workers may be best served by contacting an attorney…
Helping Injured Workers in Guam Pursue DBA Benefits
Sustaining a DBA injury in Guam is traumatic in and of itself, but when civilian contract personnel must then go through the complex claim filing system, it can compound the stress and make anyone feel lost. Friedman, Rodman & Frank, P.A. is committed to serving contractor clients who have been injured in Guam by fighting for their rights, ensuring they receive proper medical care and providing assistance throughout the process of DBA claims.
Helping Injured Civilian Contractors Serving in Kuwait Receive DBA Care
Much of the United States’ presence in Kuwait is dedicated to maintaining air forces in the area. These places house countless military aircrafts, and as such, require contractor visits on a regular basis for maintenance, repair and cleaning. When jobs such as these result in a DBA injury, the next step may not always be clear. Being injured in Kuwait will bring up many questions for any repair person or harbor workers who are on the job overseas.
Helping Injured Civilian Workers Receive DBA Protection in Diego Garcia
Diego Garcia is one of the few international military bases in which civilian contract personnel outnumber actual service members. The high number of contract workers means that reports of being injured in Diego Garcia are not uncommon. Accidents that occur on the Diego Garcia military base should count as a DBA injury and therefore qualify longshore and harbor workers for the benefits outlined in the Defense Base Act.
Assisting Injured Contractors in Haiti With Filing for DBA Protection
Suffering a DBA injury in Haiti is a stressful situation, to say the least. It is bad enough to be hurt, but it is even worse when you are in a foreign country and must attempt to navigate the bureaucracy of filing a Defense Base Act claim. The latter of these issues, however, is one that can be easily remedied by enlisting help from a legal professional. Friedman, Rodman & Frank, P.A. can provide the legal representation…
