Understanding The DBA Statute of Limitations
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Date30 Oct 2023
What is the DBA? The Defense Base Act (DBA) is an extension of the 1941 U.S. Worker’s Compensation Program that was enacted to provide coverage for employees working outside of the U.S. for American employers. The policy allows employees to... Read More →
Why Are Some DBA Claims Denied?
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Date20 Oct 2023
Filing a Defense Base Act (DBA) claim is highly technical, complex, and nuanced. Receiving compensation for an injury through a DBA decision or settlement is your right, but sometimes claims can be denied. Understanding why claims are denied is a... Read More →
Navigating Lowball DBA Settlement Offers
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Date13 Oct 2023
What is the Defense Base Act? The 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... Read More →