Can You Sue a Private Contractor for Injuries Covered by the DBA
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Date28 Jul 2025
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 →
Common Medical Issues Among Overseas Contractors and How the DBA Covers Them
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Date22 Jul 2025
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 →
The Role of Surveillance and Social Media in Your DBA Claim
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Date17 Jun 2025
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 →
What Happens When a DBA Claim Involves Multiple Employers or Contractors?
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Date07 Jun 2025
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 →
What Happens if Your Defense Base Act Injury Is Psychological, Not Physical?
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Date22 May 2025
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 →
What If You’re Injured While Working Overseas Under a U.S. Government Contract?
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Date02 May 2025
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 →
How Defense Base Act Claims Differ from Workers’ Comp Claims in the U.S.
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Date22 Apr 2025
If you’ve been injured while working overseas under a U.S. government contract, you might assume your claim falls under standard workers’ compensation rules. But in reality, your case is likely governed by the Defense Base Act (DBA)—a unique federal law... Read More →
What to Expect During a Defense Base Act Independent Medical Exam (IME)
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Date09 Apr 2025
If you’ve filed a claim under the Defense Base Act (DBA), there’s a good chance the insurance company handling your case will schedule you for an Independent Medical Examination (IME). While the name implies neutrality, make no mistake—an IME can... Read More →
DBA Claims and the War in Gaza
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Date31 Mar 2025
The recent escalation in Gaza and surrounding regions has raised new concerns for civilian contractors working in or near active conflict zones. Whether you’re providing logistical support, construction services, security, or intelligence gathering, working in these high-risk areas dramatically increases... Read More →
How the DBA Covers Mental Health in 2025
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Date22 Mar 2025
Working on U.S. government contracts overseas can be dangerous, high-pressure, and emotionally exhausting. For many civilian contractors, the trauma they experience doesn’t leave visible scars—but it leaves lasting damage. In 2025, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychological conditions are... Read More →