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  Preparing For The Worst: DBA Death Benefits   It’s something no one wants to think about, especially if you have spouse and children. However, preparing in the event that something as catastrophic as death may happen is something you need to do before...

Why Your Defense Base Act Claim Was Denied And What You Can Do About It   As a contractor working overseas, you are exposed to many risks. Either working on military bases, in security positions or under public works contracts, the risk for injury or death is...

  Most people think of the danger of working overseas and only associate it with the military and war activities. Yet, many citizens and even non-citizens working as government contractors and subcontractors face some of the same dangers in the course of...

  As a contractor working for the U.S. government at military bases abroad or working under public works contracts, you have special rights under the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act to compensation if you’re injured. However, this doesn’t mean that...

Winning DBA Workers Compensation For PTSD When you think about PTSD, many people associate it with the military and combat, or sometimes personal life-threatening situations. Yet, U.S government contractors working overseas under the Defense Base Act (DBA) have a high...

Once you file a claim under the Defense Base Act and decide to head into negotiations, how do you know what is fair compensation for your injuries? Each case and circumstance is unique so “fair compensation” can only be determined on a case-by-case basis. However, there are some tips that can guide you in determining fairness.