Timing of DBA Compensation I am a DBA attorney and veteran of the US Army’s 3D Ranger Battalion. I am most often asked this question. How Soon Should Compensation Be…Read more »
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Recorded Statements in DBA Claims
Recorded Statements in DBA Claims: Why You Need a DBA Attorney If you are a civilian contractor injured while working overseas under a U.S. government contract, you may be…Read more »
PTSD Claims under the Defense Base Act
PTSD Claims Under the Defense Base Act: Introduction The Defense Base Act (DBA) serves as a critical safety net for civilian employees working overseas on U.S. military bases, defense contracts,…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 »
Defense Base Act Includes Injuries of Workers on U.S. Military Bases
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 »
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 14 years 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 »
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 »