Why You Shouldn’t Trust Insurance Companies to Handle Your DBA Claim Fairly
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Date28 Feb 2025
If you’ve been injured while working overseas under a U.S. government contract, filing a Defense Base Act (DBA) claim is supposed to provide financial and medical support. However, insurance companies don’t always play fair when handling DBA claims. Their goal... Read More →
Do You Qualify for Defense Base Act Benefits? How to Know if You Have a Case
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Date14 Feb 2025
If you’ve been injured while working overseas on a U.S. government contract, you may be entitled to compensation under the Defense Base Act (DBA). Many workers are unaware that they qualify for DBA benefits, missing out on critical financial and... Read More →
5 Key Deadlines You Need to Know When Filing a Defense Base Act Claim
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Date22 Jan 2025
If you’ve been injured while working overseas under a U.S. government contract, the Defense Base Act (DBA) provides essential workers’ compensation benefits. However, securing these benefits requires adhering to specific deadlines. Missing any of these deadlines can jeopardize your claim,... Read More →
Can You Receive DBA Benefits for Psychological Injuries?
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Date09 Jan 2025
When most people think of Defense Base Act (DBA) claims, they imagine physical injuries sustained while working overseas. However, the DBA also provides compensation for psychological injuries, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression. If you’ve experienced mental... Read More →
How to Handle Delays in Defense Base Act Payments
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Date31 Dec 2024
Filing a Defense Base Act (DBA) claim can be a lifeline for civilian contractors injured while working overseas. Once your claim is approved, the benefits you receive—such as medical coverage and lost wages—are crucial for your recovery. Unfortunately, payment delays... Read More →
What Is the Zone of Special Danger Under the Defense Base Act?
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Date14 Dec 2024
For employees working overseas on U.S. government contracts, the Defense Base Act (DBA) provides critical protections for work-related injuries. However, not all injuries occur while you are actively performing your job. The concept of the “zone of special danger” expands... Read More →
Understanding Defense Base Act Claims: What You Need to Know
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Date30 Nov 2024
When you’re injured while working overseas under a U.S. government contract, the Defense Base Act (DBA) provides critical protections. However, many workers don’t fully understand how the DBA works, what benefits it offers, or how to file a claim. Here’s... Read More →
Common Challenges in Defense Base Act Claims and How to Overcome Them
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Date12 Nov 2024
If you’ve suffered an injury while working under a U.S. government contract overseas, you may be entitled to benefits under the Defense Base Act (DBA). However, navigating the claims process can be daunting. Many workers face challenges that make securing... Read More →
Understanding Longshore and Defense Base Act Claims for Overseas Workers
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Date31 Oct 2024
For workers employed on U.S. government contracts abroad, injuries on the job can have devastating consequences. The Defense Base Act (DBA) and Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) provide critical protections to ensure injured employees receive the compensation they... Read More →
How to File a Successful Defense Base Act Claim After a Workplace Injury
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Date22 Oct 2024
The Defense Base Act (DBA) provides vital protections for civilian employees working on U.S. military bases or under U.S. government contracts abroad. If you are injured while performing your duties overseas, the DBA allows you to file a claim to... Read More →









