The Defense Base Act provides workers’ compensation protection to civilian employees working outside the United States on US Military Bases or under a contract with the US Government for public works or for national defense. If you are a civilian and have been injured while working in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, or any overseas military installation, on behalf of the US Government, Halliburton, KBR, Blackwater, or Triple Canopy, or other contracting firm, you may be entitled to benefits for medical treatment, disability compensation, and wage loss. You need an attorney who is familiar with DBA cases to help you. Rest assured, the insurance company will have a team of lawyers on their side to minimize the amount of your benefits.
Our lawyers have been working with and fighting for the rights of injured workers in Southern California for over 35 years. Your injury may entitle you to medical benefits, lost wages, loss of future earnings capacity, and in some cases death benefits. It is important that you choose an attorney to handle your claim that understands the complexity of the type of job you were doing when injured so as to protect your right to claim benefits under the Defense Base Act. Trust our highly qualified lawyers to handle your Defense Base Act case, call us today for a free consultation.
