Lower Back Injuries at U.S. Bases Overseas Under the Defense Base Act By Tim Nies, Defense Base Act Attorney, Army Ranger Veteran Lower back injuries are among the most…Read more »
DBA Claims
Medical Care Abroad in DBA Claims
Medical Care Abroad in DBA Claims When working overseas as a government contractor, injuries can occur suddenly and under dangerous circumstances. Whether it’s a blast injury, orthopedic trauma, or a…Read more »
Timing of Compensation under the DBA After an Injury
Timing of Compensation under the DBA After an Injury Tim Nies, Defense Base Act Attorney and Army Ranger Veteran How Soon Should You Get Paid After an Overseas Injury after…Read more »
DBA PTSD Claim After Iranian Attack on US Base in Qatar
DBA PTSD Claim After Iranian Attack on US Base in Qatar. By Tim Nies, Defense Base Act Lawyer & U.S. Army Ranger Veteran On Monday, June 23, 2025, U.S.…Read more »
DBA PTSD Claims
PTSD DBA Claims Under the Defense Base Act: Protecting Government Contractors Injured by Attacks in the Middle EastBy Tim Nies, Defense Base Act Attorney | Army Ranger Veteran Government contractors…Read more »
Defense Base Act (DBA) Benefits for Contractors Injured in Kuwait
Defense Base Act (DBA) Benefits for Contractors Injured in Kuwait As a DBA attorney experienced in…Read more »
Shoulder Injury Claims under the Defense Base Act
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 »
DBA Claims for Injuries Sustained at US Bases in Kuwait
The Defense Base Act (DBA) applies to contractors injured while working overseas on U.S. military bases or government contracts. Camp Arifjan and Camp Buehring located in Kuwait, are such military…Read more »
DBA Compensation
DBA Compensation Understanding DBA Compensation and Average Weekly Wage under the Defense Base Act (DBA) Introduction: The author, a DBA attorney and a veteran of the U.S. Army’s Third Ranger…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 »








