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The Defense Base Act

If you have been injured or if a lived one has been killed while working as a civilian contractor in Afghanistan or Iraq, you may be entitled to benefits regardless fault under the Defense Base Act. The Defense Base Act provides the same rights and remedies as the Longshore Act. It covers all injuries and occupational illnesses which occurred due to employment in a covered employment. The Act applies to employees of contractors who contract with the United States government and its military services on or off military bases overseas. Almost any contract involving the United States overseas may entitle a claimant to the benefits of the Defense Base Act whether it involves a school, road or any other structure or service. Such contracts include public works contracts, including construction and service jobs, having anything to do with national defense or war activities.

We have unique experience handling Defense Base Act claims. The volume of Defense Base Act claims have exploded since the United States invaded Afghanistan and Iraq. The sudden increase in claims combined with many new situations and injuries has resulted in the Defense Base Act becoming a very complicated and fast-moving area of law. We successfully handled Defense Base Act claims from the beginning of this new era. We have a very unique understanding of how claims are handled by both employers and the courts.

Even if you are currently receiving benefits under the Defense Base Act, you may not be receiving all benefits to which you are entitled. You may be entitled to additional benefits, including specific medical treatment and increased compensation.

Our Attorney’s fees are awarded by the Court if we are successful and are paid by the Employer, not by you. Our fee is not a percentage of your recovery and will not reduce in any way the amount of money that you may recover or are entitled to under the Act. In order to ensure that your rights are fully protected under the Defense Base Act, call our law firm today.