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  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.

Obtaining Your Defense Base Act Benefits When Injured   It used to be that only the United States military and government officials worked overseas to protect and advance our interests. However, as the world shrunk, and U.S. foreign interests spread, so too did...

A Step-By-Step Guide To The DBA Claim Process   The U.S. government passed the Defense Base Act to protect you and your income while working overseas for the U.S. military or State Department. As a contractor working overseas, you’re often put into dangerous...

When you become a civilian contractor working overseas, you know the risks involved. If you’re working as private security, you’re most likely going to be working in hazardous conditions. Working under U.S. humanitarian aid efforts might lead to working in a war zone....