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 »
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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 »
How DBA Attorneys are Paid
How DBA Attorneys are Paid Introduction: The Defense Base Act (DBA) provides workers’ compensation benefits to employees working overseas on U.S. government contracts. When employees are injured or become ill…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 »
Five Ways to Maximize DBA Settlements
I am an Army Ranger Veteran and have been an attorney for over 22 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 »
Claim for PTSD Pursuant to the Defense Base Act
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious psychiatric condition. It impacts many private military contractors working and living in war zones, after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. In World…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 »