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 »
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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 »
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 »
Recorded Statements in Defense Base Act Claims
After a Defense Base Act insurance carrier, typically AIG, Starr Indemnity and Allied World or third-party administrators Gallagher Bassett and Broadspire, learns that a private military contractor is injured, an…Read more »
What to Expect in a Functional Capacity Evaluation in DBA Case
This article discusses what to expect in a functional capacity evaluation in a DBA case. An FCE in the Defense Base Act (DBA) world is typically ordered by the DBA…Read more »
How DBA Cases are Settled
Defense Base Act (DBA) cases oftentimes conclude with a settlement. This article discusses the settlement process and how DBA cases are settled. The DBA claim process oftentimes is prolonged and…Read more »
Retain a DBA Lawyer to Deal with Gallagher Bassett in Defense Base Act Claims
Retain a DBA Lawyer to Deal with Gallagher Bassett in Defense Base Act Claims I am a DBA worker’s compensation attorney, and a proud Army Ranger Veteran, representing contractors…Read more »
Tips for Settling your Defense Base Act Claim
Tips for Settling your Defense Base Act Claim I am a Defense Base Act attorney practicing nationwide and a Veteran of the U.S. Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment. I have been…Read more »