How to Approach Filing a DBA Claim
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Date21 May 2023
The Defense Base Act (DBA) was enacted on August 16th, 1941. The DBA serves as an extension to the federal workers’ compensation program that protects longshoremen and harbor workers. The DBA is administered by the United States Department of Labor... Read More →
Avoiding Lowball DBA Settlements
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Date10 May 2023
Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance companies typically pay military contractors and other DBA-qualified individuals while they are out of work at a very high rate. This is because private military contractors often find themselves working in deadly zones of hostility,... Read More →
Who Is Eligible For Benefits Under The Defense Base Act?
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Date30 Apr 2023
The Defense Base Act is an extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA). The LHWCA provides workers’ compensation benefits to qualifying maritime workers and longshoremen and can provide death benefits to their surviving family members. Congress passed... Read More →
Maximizing Your Settlement Amount Under the Defense Base Act
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Date24 Apr 2023
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 employees to receive compensation while working... Read More →
Burn Pit Claims Under the Defense Base Act
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Date15 Apr 2023
The Defense Base Act (DBA) was created to offset the dangers associated with contractors and subcontractors deployed overseas. The DBA provides contractors and subcontractors who are injured while working overseas with health insurance and the opportunity to receive a disability... Read More →
Calculating DBA Settlement Amounts
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Date11 Apr 2023
The Defense Base Act (DBA) was created to offset the dangers associated with contractors and subcontractors deployed overseas. For contractors and subcontractors who are injured while working overseas, the DBA provides them with health insurance and the opportunity to receive... Read More →
Benefits Available Under the Defense Base Act
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Date29 Mar 2023
The benefits of DBA coverage are wide-ranging. It is important to take advantage of all the options available through the insurance program. Some of the most common and helpful benefits include, but are not limited to: Physician of Choice. The... Read More →
DBA Claim Issues: Claimant Credibility
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Date21 Mar 2023
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 employees to receive compensation while working... Read More →
Understanding The DBA Statute of Limitations
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Date15 Mar 2023
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 employees to receive compensation while working... Read More →
Understanding the DBA Settlement Process
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Date10 Mar 2023
Defense Base Act (DBA) cases and claims frequently result in settlements. The DBA claims process is often drawn out and confusing, and going through such a case is a stressful and complicated process. In many cases, insurance companies rely on... Read More →