What Benefits Are Available Under the Defense Base Act?
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Date17 Sep 2023
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 Americorps members. The Defense... Read More →
Understanding the DBA Settlement Process
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Date07 Sep 2023
The Defense Base Act is an extension of the federal workers’ compensation program that covers longshoremen and harbor workers, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. It was created to offset the dangers associated with contractors and subcontractors deployed overseas.... Read More →
Understanding DBA Claims That Reach Settlement Agreements
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Date17 Aug 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 →
Deciding Between Litigating or Settling a DBA Claim
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Date08 Aug 2023
Over the course of a Defense Base Act (DBA) claim, the claimant will have the choice to either litigate the claim to completion or negotiate and accept a settlement agreement. Both results have advantages and disadvantages associated with them, and... Read More →
Some of the Most Common Defense Base Act Injuries
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Date31 Jul 2023
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 defense work. The DBA is an... Read More →
How to Approach a Defense Base Act Case
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Date24 Jul 2023
Preparing for a Defense Base Act (DBA) case can be complex and intimidating. That’s why it’s important to consult with a lawyer and adhere to the following tips to make sure your claim is the most successful it can be.... Read More →
Tips and Tricks to Maximize a DBA Claim
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Date14 Jul 2023
The Defense Base Act is an extension of the federal workers’ compensation program that covers longshoremen and harbor workers, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. It was created to offset the dangers associated with contractors and subcontractors deployed overseas.... Read More →
Federal Appeals Court Makes Audiologist Ruling in LHWCA Case, Siding With Claimant
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Date10 Jul 2023
The Defense Base Act (DBA) 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. DBA... Read More →
What is the Defense Base Act (DBA)?
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Date22 Jun 2023
The United States began ramping up the construction of new and existing military bases around the world in the early 1940s as the potential for war with Japan and Germany loomed large. To ensure that the American civilians working overseas... Read More →
Understanding a Lump Sum DBA Settlement Payment
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Date13 Jun 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 U.S. employers. The policy allows employees to receive compensation while working... Read More →