Who Pays Your Defense Base Act Lawyer? How Section 28 Can Shift the Fee to the Carrier
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Date30 Oct 2026
Attorney fees in a Defense Base Act claim are governed by Section 28 of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. § 928, which applies to overseas contractor claims through 42 U.S.C. § 1651(a). Section 28 does two things.... Read More →
When a DBA Check Is Late, the Carrier Can Owe 10 Percent More
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Date13 Oct 2026
Section 14 of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. § 914, sets when Defense Base Act compensation is due and what a carrier owes when it pays late. It reaches overseas contractor claims through 42 U.S.C. § 1651(a).... Read More →
Defense Base Act War Hazards Rules for Contractors Hurt in Missile and Drone Attacks
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Date25 Sep 2026
Last updated September 25, 2026 · Reviewed by Elizabeth Estrada Defense Base Act war hazards rules determine who pays when a civilian contractor is injured in a missile or drone attack on an overseas base, and renewed strikes on bases hosting... Read More →
Does Your DBA Check Stop When Your Overseas Job Disappears?
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Date25 Sep 2026
Last updated September 25, 2026 · Reviewed by Elizabeth Estrada A Benefits Review Board decision published on March 20, 2026 addresses whether Defense Base Act benefits after a contract ends can be cut off because the overseas job itself no longer... Read More →
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 →
Independent Medical Examinations in Defense Base Act Cases: What to Expect and How to Protect Your Rights
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Date30 Jul 2026
If you were injured while working overseas under a U.S. government contract, the Defense Base Act (DBA) may provide medical treatment, wage replacement, and disability benefits through the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). During the claims process, the... Read More →
Can You Choose Your Own Doctor in a Defense Base Act Claim? What Overseas Contractors Should Know
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Date16 Jul 2026
If you were injured while working overseas under a U.S. government contract, the Defense Base Act (DBA) may provide medical treatment and disability benefits through the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). Medical care plays a central role in... Read More →
Can Social Media Hurt Your Defense Base Act Claim? What Overseas Contractors Need to Know
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Date22 Jun 2026
If you suffer an injury while working overseas under a U.S. government contract, the Defense Base Act (DBA) may provide medical treatment and disability benefits through the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). While most injured workers understand the... Read More →
Why Returning to Work Too Soon Can Reduce the Value of Your Defense Base Act Claim
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Date12 Jun 2026
The Defense Base Act (DBA), which extends the protections of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) to civilian contractors working overseas on U.S. government projects, provides medical treatment and disability benefits after a work-related injury. Many injured workers... Read More →