The Defense Base Act includes injuries of workers on U.S. military bases. The Defense Base Act (DBA) is a federal law that provides workers’ compensation benefits to civilian employees working…Read more »
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How to File a DBA Claim
This article explains the basics of how to file a DBA claim. The Defense Base Act (DBA) is a federal law that provides workers’ compensation coverage for civilian employees working…Read more »
DBA Coverage During Ukraine Reconstruction
DBA Coverage and the Reconstruction of Ukraine Recently, on its website, SOC announced the opening of operations in Ukraine following the invasion and vicious attacks by Russia. SOC announced that…Read more »
Settlement of DBA Claims
Settlement of DBA Claims DBA settlements protect and support civilian contractors who work in some of the most dangerous and hostile environments, such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Kuwait, Qatar, Niger,…Read more »
Five Ways to Maximize DBA Settlements
I am an Army Ranger Veteran and have been an attorney for over 23 years. With more than a decade as a DBA attorney, I know how to maximize Defense…Read more »
How Long do DBA Claims Take to Settle?
How Long do DBA Claims Take to Settle? How long do DBA claims take to settle? This is one of the most asked questions I am asked. At the risk…Read more »
Florida Defense Base Act Lawyer
Florida Defense Base Act Lawyer Tim Nies, our lead Florida Defense Base Act lawyer and veteran of the U.S. Army’s elite 3rd Ranger Battalion, acts swiftly and knows how to…Read more »
Top 5 DBA Law Tasks to Complete
I am a Defense Base Act lawyer and an Army Ranger Veteran. I have been an injury attorney since 2001 and a DBA lawyer since 2010. Over the years, I…Read more »
Guide to DBA Mediation
Guide to DBA Mediation A majority of Defense Base Act (DBA) claims are settled at mediations. This guide to DBA mediations discusses when mediations typically take place, how DBA mediators…Read more »
DBA Coverage for Injuries sustained in Qatar and Kuwait
DBA Claims: Qatar and Kuwait If you have been injured, or suffer from PTSD, related to your service in Qatar and Kuwait, while working under a U.S. Government Contract,…Read more »