Navigating Shoulder Injury Claims Under the Defense Base Act: A Comprehensive Guide by DBA Attorney, Timothy Nies, an Army Ranger Veteran Introduction: Defense Base Act lawyer, Tim Nies, an Army…Read more »
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Steps to File a DBA Claim
Steps to File a DBA Claim Filing a Defense Base Act (DBA) claim is a significant step for contractors who have sustained injuries or developed conditions while working on U.S.…Read more »
Your First DBA Disability Check
Introduction Injured workers who sustain injuries while working overseas under a government contract may be entitled to compensation and benefits under the Defense Base Act (DBA). The DBA is an…Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Under the Defense Base Act, Nearly All Injuries Sustained in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Qatar or Syria Are Covered
Under the Defense Base Act, nearly all injuries sustained in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria are covered. The U.S. Defense Base Act (DBA) is very much unlike other workers’ compensation programs…Read more »
DBA Injury Claims While Exercising or Working out in Gyms or Exercising on Bases in War Zones
Private military contractors typically work either six or seven days per week for at least twelve hours per day. In zones of special danger, such as in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan,…Read more »
Medical Care under the DBA
As a Defense Base Act Lawyer, I am often the first person injured contractors talk to about medical care they require. Especially if the injured contractor is having a tough…Read more »