Qualifying Employees Under the Defense Base Act
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Date10 May 2022
Congress enacted the Defense Base Act (“DBA”) to provide disability compensation benefits to a unique group of the American workforce, specifically, military contractors working abroad. According to a report from the Congressional Research Service, defense contractors accounted for over half... Read More →
Defense Base Act Claims for VA Burn Pit Injuries
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Date01 May 2022
While most people understand the combat-related risks of serving in the military, there has been a recent emphasis on additional risks to active service members and civilian employees working on U.S. military bases abroad. In addition to acute physical injuries,... Read More →
War Hazards and the Defense Base Act
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Date23 Apr 2022
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”) provides compensation to qualifying employees of maritime employers. Like the Federal Employment Compensation Act, the Office of Workers’ Compensation administers the LHWCA. The Defense Base Act (“DBA”) is an extension of the... Read More →
Frequently Asked Questions About the Defense Base Act
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Date16 Apr 2022
The Defense Base Act (“DBA”) is an extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”). Under the DBA, many federal government contractors and subcontractors must provide workers’ compensation insurance for employees working outside of the United States. Although... Read More →
Resolving Defense Base Act Claims Through Settlements
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Date31 Mar 2022
There are several ways to reach a resolution in a Defense Base Act (DBA) claim. A DBA attorney can assist claimants in making an informed decision regarding the best course of action. Resolution can come from litigation or settling before... Read More →
Obtaining Defense Base Act Benefits for PTSD
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Date25 Mar 2022
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can range in severity and duration. Many people associate PTSD with combat; however, the condition can arise after a person experiences severe trauma or a life-threatening event. Those who have PTSD... Read More →
Comparing the Federal Jones Act to the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act
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Date17 Mar 2022
Florida’s workers’ compensation statute is a mechanism for compensating individuals for work-related injuries. The spirit of this law stems from the idea of a quid pro relationship between employees and employers. As such, employers provide medical benefits and other benefits... Read More →
Appealing a Defense Base Act Claim Denial
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Date09 Mar 2022
The Defense Base Act (DBA) provides compensation for disability or death to those employed at military, air, and naval bases outside of the United States. The Senate and House of Representatives enacted this Act to extend the federal workers’ compensation... Read More →
COVID-19 Claims under the Defense Base Act
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Date27 Feb 2022
Government workers and contractors often operate under unique and challenging working environments. In certain instances, these working conditions may expose them to dangers, diseases, and illnesses that other workers do not frequently encounter. In the context of COVID-19, workers may... Read More →
Recovering Damages Under the Jones Act
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Date20 Feb 2022
Various statutes govern maritime conduct; however, the Jones Act is a critical federal statute to those who have suffered injuries during the regular course of their employment. Unlike land-based workers, neither federal nor state workers’ compensation applies to sailors and... Read More →