Understanding The DBA Statute of Limitations
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Date30 Oct 2023
What is the DBA? 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... Read More →
Why Are Some DBA Claims Denied?
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Date20 Oct 2023
Filing a Defense Base Act (DBA) claim is highly technical, complex, and nuanced. Receiving compensation for an injury through a DBA decision or settlement is your right, but sometimes claims can be denied. Understanding why claims are denied is a... Read More →
Navigating Lowball DBA Settlement Offers
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Date13 Oct 2023
What is the Defense Base Act? The 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... Read More →
Department of Labor Reports Defense Base Act Claims Are on the Rise
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Date23 Sep 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 →
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 →