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When you file a Defense Base Act (DBA) claim, you expect the insurance company to evaluate your medical records and work history. What you may not expect is surveillance—but it’s a common tactic insurers use to try to reduce or... Read More →

When you’ve been injured while working overseas under a U.S. government contract, the Defense Base Act (DBA) provides vital benefits for medical treatment and lost wages. But what happens if your injury worsens after your claim is resolved—or if new... Read More →

When you suffer an injury overseas while working on a U.S. military base or under a federal contract, the Defense Base Act (DBA) typically becomes your exclusive remedy. That means you usually cannot file a lawsuit against your employer or... Read More →

Working overseas as a government contractor often means dealing with dangerous conditions, remote locations, and intense stress. These realities lead to medical issues that are very different from what most domestic workers face. The Defense Base Act (DBA) was designed... Read More →

When you file a Defense Base Act (DBA) claim after an overseas injury, you expect the insurance company to review your medical records and job history. But what many injured workers don’t expect is the use of private investigators, video... Read More →

Civilian contractors working overseas under U.S. government contracts often move between jobs, companies, and assignments. It’s not uncommon to work for more than one defense contractor over the course of a single deployment—or to switch employers mid-contract. But when an... Read More →

Working on overseas military contracts can place you in high-pressure, dangerous, and emotionally overwhelming conditions. While many Defense Base Act (DBA) claims involve broken bones, hearing loss, or traumatic brain injuries, some of the most disabling injuries are invisible. If... Read More →

If you were injured while working overseas under a U.S. defense contract, you may qualify for compensation under the Defense Base Act (DBA). This federal law provides benefits to civilian workers supporting military operations abroad—whether you were hurt in a... Read More →