Who Gets the Defense Base Act Cost of Living Increase
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Date31 Aug 2026
Last updated August 31, 2026 · Reviewed by Carolyn Frank Every October 1, the Department of Labor resets the compensation rates that govern Defense Base Act claims. The reset comes from Section 10(f) of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation... Read More →
Why a DBA Third Party Settlement Needs Written Approval
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Date22 Aug 2026
Last updated August 31, 2026 · Reviewed by Carolyn Frank A contractor injured overseas can pursue a Defense Base Act claim and a separate lawsuit against the outside company whose negligence caused the injury, without choosing between the two. Section... Read More →