Understanding the “Zone of Special Danger” Doctrine in Defense Base Act Claims
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Date29 Jul 2024
The Defense Base Act (DBA) is a crucial piece of legislation that provides workers’ compensation protection to civilian employees working on U.S. military bases and other government-related projects overseas. One key aspect of DBA claims that often comes into play... Read More →
How Technological Advancements in Medical Care Impact Your Defense Base Act Claim
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Date26 Jun 2024
The Defense Base Act (DBA) provides vital protection for contractors and civilian employees working on military bases or under government contracts overseas. When you’re injured on the job, securing proper medical care and fair compensation becomes essential. Technological advancements in... Read More →
Understanding Statute of Limitation Restrictions for Defense Base Act Claims
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Date31 May 2024
What is the Statute of Limitation on a Defense Base Act Claim? Generally, you have one year after your injury to file a claim under the Defense Base Act (DBA). There are certain circumstances that permit the filing deadline to... Read More →
Why Are DBA Claims Denied?
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Date20 May 2024
What is the DBA? The 1941 U.S. Workers’ Compensation Program was established in 1916 to administer claims under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act. Benefits are available under this Act to more than three million federal employees, Peace Corps members, and... Read More →
Large Scale Defense Base Act Statistical Trends
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Date30 Apr 2024
What is the Defense Base Act? 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... Read More →
Deciding Between Litigation, Settlement, or Other Defense Base Act Claim Options
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Date15 Apr 2024
How Does the Defense Base Act Process Begin? The Defense Base Act (DBA) is administered by the Department of Labor’s Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation (“DLHWC”). It will make the initial recommendations regarding your entitlement to benefits after... Read More →
DBA Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices to Maximize Your Benefits
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Date31 Mar 2024
Benefits of the Defense Base Act To understand how to maximize your benefits under the Defense Base Act (DBA), it’s important to have a working understanding of the benefits available. Some major benefits guaranteed under the DBA include but are... Read More →
DBA Best Practices: Approaching DBA Depositions As a Worker Claimant
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Date05 Mar 2024
What is the Defense Base Act? 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... Read More →
Categories of Commonly Covered DBA Injuries
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Date29 Feb 2024
What is the DBA? The DBA is an important federal law that provides benefits and protections to employees engaging in defense contract work overseas. Such workers face unique risks and challenges while serving their country in hazardous environments and deserve... Read More →
Understanding Payment Types Under the Defense Base Act
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Date11 Feb 2024
The Defense Base Act (DBA) was created to offset the dangers associated with contractors and subcontractors deployed overseas in the defense industry. For contractors and subcontractors who are injured while working overseas on U.S. bases and posts, the DBA provides... Read More →









