July 2023

The Defense Base Act (DBA) is an insurance program that serves to cover overseas employees working for American employers. This includes work on military bases, diplomacy, civilians doing federal military contracting, and other national defense work. The DBA is an... Read More →

Preparing for a Defense Base Act (DBA) case can be complex and intimidating. That’s why it’s important to consult with a lawyer and adhere to the following tips to make sure your claim is the most successful it can be.... Read More →

The Defense Base Act is an extension of the federal workers’ compensation program that covers longshoremen and harbor workers, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. It was created to offset the dangers associated with contractors and subcontractors deployed overseas.... Read More →

The Defense Base Act (DBA) is an extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA). The LHWCA provides workers’ compensation benefits to qualifying maritime workers and longshoremen and can provide death benefits to their surviving family members. DBA... Read More →