The Defense Base Act
What Is The Defense Base Act?
According to the United States Department Of Labor, 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 U.S. government for public works or for national defense. The act is not limited to only defense or bases, but covers workers for any company contracted by the US government to do work overseas. It is also important to note that the DBA also protects foreign nationals working for these companies as well. To file an Defense Base Act claim to obtain workers compensation benefits, possibly for the rest of your life, you must follow certain steps in a very precise timeline. It is recommended that you choose a season law firm that is experienced in these types of claims to ensure you get the benefits you deserve.
Available Benefits
Choose Your Own Doctor
Under the DBA you are entitled to receive care from a doctor of your choice, but your employer must approve that provider.
Wage Compensation
Compensation for total disability is two-thirds of the employee’s average weekly earnings, up to a current maximum rate per week. Compensation is also payable for partial loss of earnings.
Death Benefits
Death benefits are half of the employee's average weekly earnings to the surviving spouse or to one child, and two-thirds of earnings for two or more such survivors, up to the current maximum weekly rate.
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