{"id":4930,"date":"2021-10-18T06:20:49","date_gmt":"2021-10-18T13:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bennerlawfirm.com\/?p=4930"},"modified":"2022-03-21T02:28:29","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T09:28:29","slug":"defense-base-act-attorney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bennerlawfirm.com\/defense-base-act-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"Defense Base Act Attorney"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defense_Base_Act_Lawyers_in_San_Diego_CA\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defense Base Act Lawyers in San Diego, CA<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6629c7be0a727\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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Covered by the Defense Base Act?\">Who is Covered by the Defense Base Act?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bennerlawfirm.com\/defense-base-act-attorney\/#Injuries_under_the_Defense_Base_Act\" title=\"Injuries under the Defense Base Act\">Injuries under the Defense Base Act<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bennerlawfirm.com\/defense-base-act-attorney\/#Recovering_Damages_through_a_Personal_Injury_Claim\" title=\"Recovering Damages through a Personal Injury Claim\">Recovering Damages through a Personal Injury Claim<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bennerlawfirm.com\/defense-base-act-attorney\/#What_Do_If_was_Injured_on_the_Job\" title=\"What Do If was Injured on the Job?\">What Do If was Injured on the Job?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bennerlawfirm.com\/defense-base-act-attorney\/#Getting_a_Credible_Personal_Injury_Attorney_for_Your_Case\" title=\"Getting a Credible Personal Injury Attorney for Your Case\">Getting a Credible Personal Injury Attorney for Your Case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bennerlawfirm.com\/defense-base-act-attorney\/#Legal_Help_from_a_Dedicated_Local_Attorney\" title=\"Legal Help from a Dedicated Local Attorney\">Legal Help from a Dedicated Local Attorney<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4932 size-full\" title=\"Defense Base Act Attorney\" src=\"https:\/\/bennerlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Defense-Base-Act-Attorney.jpg\" alt=\"Defense Base Act Attorney\" width=\"626\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bennerlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Defense-Base-Act-Attorney.jpg 626w, https:\/\/bennerlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Defense-Base-Act-Attorney-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Defense Base Act protects civilian employees working outside the United States, usually in US military bases, for national defense purposes, or under a contract with the US government for public works and related engagements. It provides <\/span><b>medical treatment and compensation protection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for workers injured in the scope and course of employment.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many personal injury firms are out there, not many are familiar with <a href=\"\/top-defense-base-act-lawyers-in-san-diego\/\">how the DBA works<\/a> and how workers can successfully recover compensation. Consult with our competent and compassionate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bennerlawfirm.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Diego, CA defense base act attorney<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article will briefly discuss the Defense Base Act and how qualified recipients of medical treatment and disability compensation, rehabilitation services, or death benefits can benefit from it. This article is divided into the following sections:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking at Personal Injury Cases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basics of the Defense Base Act<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who is Covered by the Defense Base Act?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injuries under the Defense Base Act<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovering Damages through a Personal Injury Claim<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Do If was Injured on the Job?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a Credible Personal Injury Attorney for Your Case<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal Help from a Dedicated Local Attorney<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Looking_at_Personal_Injury_Cases\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking at Personal Injury Cases<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal injury laws cover a wide range of cases. A personal injury case may pertain to incidents that can happen anywhere. It could involve <a href=\"https:\/\/bennerlawfirm.com\/product-liability\/\">defective products<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bennerlawfirm.com\/dog-bites\/\">dog bites<\/a>, or a<a href=\"https:\/\/bennerlawfirm.com\/slip-falls\/\"> slip and fall injury<\/a> within your neighborhood. It could include nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, or other forms of neglect or carelessness in care facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, however, it could happen miles and miles away from your hometown. The <\/span><b>Defense Base Act<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (DBA) applies to civilians working in conjunction with the US military or those coordinating with other government agencies in Afghanistan or Iraq. It covers civilian employees under contract to the United States to perform \u201cpublic works\u201d outside the continental United States, such as US military, air, and naval bases outside the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basics_of_the_Defense_Base_Act\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basics of the Defense Base Act<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broadly, the DBA covers civilian contractors who have suffered a severe injury while working on a government contract anywhere in the world outside the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Background<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Longshore and Harbor Workers\u2019 Compensation Act<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of 1927 (LHWCA) covers dock and maritime workers not covered by the Merchant Maritime Act, which provides compensation for seafarers injured while at sea.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The\u202fDefense Base Act (DBA), which Congress enacted in 1941, extends the Longshore Act. It generally provides <\/span><b>workers\u2019 compensation protection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and medical treatment to civilian employees working outside the United States or under a contract with the US government for public works or national defense, such as those on US military bases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also includes American civilian employees providing welfare or similar services outside the US specifically for the benefit of the military, such as those in the United Service Organizations (USO).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Administration<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Office of Workers Compensation Programs (OWCP) Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers\u2019 Compensation (DLHWC) of the US Department of Labor (DOL) administers the LHWCA.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bennerlawfirm.com\/personal-injury\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal injury claims<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thorough investigation, skillful negotiation, and litigation expertise in courts of law on behalf of the claimant are necessary to arrive at the best possible outcome. Benefits are paid directly by an authorized <\/span><b>self-insured employer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or through an official <\/span><b>insurance carrier<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or, in particular circumstances, by a special fund administered directly by the DOL.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_Covered_by_the_Defense_Base_Act\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who is Covered by the Defense Base Act?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Defense Base Act will likely cover you if you are injured on the job in a country featuring the US military, a US military base, or a related government presence. These may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iraq<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afghanistan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saudi Arabia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bosnia-Herzegovina<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great Britain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Germany<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panama<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hungary<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Korea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guam<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covered workers include, but are not limited to consultants, medics and members of medical teams, engineers, PMC (private military contractor-former soldier\/police officer),<a href=\"https:\/\/bennerlawfirm.com\/private-security-specialist\/\"> private security<\/a>, translators and interpreters, bomb disposal experts, non-military support staff, project managers, carpenters, utility workers, constructor workers, technicians, electricians, and truck drivers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal injury cases involving defense contract worker injuries are likewise usually covered by the DBA. You would likely have a possible case if you are injured <\/span><b>while working overseas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for any contractor below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bechtel: Engineering, Construction &amp; Project Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kellogg Brown &amp; Root (KBR)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DynCorp International<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halliburton: Oilfield Services<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Injuries_under_the_Defense_Base_Act\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injuries under the Defense Base Act<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Defense Base Act covers <\/span><b>civilian employees under contract to the United States<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to perform public works outside the continental United States. Part of the benefits covered is medical benefits, death benefits, and disability compensation. Permanently disabled employees who cannot return to work without assistance may also benefit from rehabilitation services.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the severity of the injury, you may be entitled to receive benefits for a set time under the Defense Base Act. In general, the type of unscheduled injury or scheduled injury must be considered.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduled injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This often involves the <\/span><b>loss of function<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of body parts. Typical examples are loss of limb or appendage or loss of hearing<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unscheduled injury<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These may include head and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), neck and spinal cord injury, back injury, shoulder pain injury, hip injury, burns, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recovering_Damages_through_a_Personal_Injury_Claim\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovering Damages through a Personal Injury Claim<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it is impossible to find an exact dollar value on serious injury, what you are to recover should be enough to cover what you had to spend (such as medical expenses) and compensate for what you should have received (such as lost income). Below are what could be recovered.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A personal injury case will likely include <\/span><b>medical bills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including the costs of using the emergency room, urgent care center, or hospital room.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also included are medications (both prescription and over-the-counter medications) that are necessary for the treatment of both minor and severe injuries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, a personal injury claim will often cover the cost of rehabilitation services (such as outpatient rehabilitation, in-home rehabilitation, occupational therapy, or physical therapy) as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be entitled to receive benefits under the Defense Base Act, an individual must have sustained an injury while working overseas under a US government contract. If an injury leads to a disability, which results from an accident while employed, you can be entitled to receive benefits.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the time, you work with a San Diego, CA personal injury lawyer not only to pursue monetary compensation. It is very seldom all about the money alone. The amount you will eventually receive is incomparable to your injury\u2019s physical or emotional impact, the accompanying <\/span><b>emotional distress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the pain and suffering you have to go through. This is especially true in the case of the wrongful death of a loved one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_If_was_Injured_on_the_Job\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Do If was Injured on the Job?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being injured in an accident can be frustrating and frightening, especially if you have suffered life-changing serious injuries. If you need to seek medical treatment for any severe injury, do so as soon as you can.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indeed, a diagnosis is crucial for injury claims and reimbursement of medical bills. However, first and foremost, <\/span><b>seeking medical attention should be a priority<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your safety. Time plays a significant role in most bodily injuries, so make sure to seek medical care as soon as you find the need to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the nature of their work, civilian contractors overseas, particularly those on US defense bases, could be injured or even killed. If this happens to you or a family member, you need legal help from a hands-on <a href=\"https:\/\/bennerlawfirm.com\/defense-base-act-longshore-act\/\">San Diego CA defense base act lawyer.<\/a> Having a seasoned attorney by your side is essential to achieving the best outcome, especially in a personal injury lawsuit with considerable damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some victims feel that they have a slim chance of getting compensated for all the emotional distress, traumatic injuries, and economic damages that an accident has caused. However, an experienced legal professional can help protect your legal rights and plan the next steps that you will take.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_a_Credible_Personal_Injury_Attorney_for_Your_Case\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a Credible Personal Injury Attorney for Your Case<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In particular personal injury cases, claimants commit minor mistakes and end up not getting fully paid for the medical expenses and emotional distress caused by <\/span><b>accidents in the workplace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Talk to experienced and hands-on California DBA lawyers who will be able to explain relevant laws and statutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When seeking legal representation, it is crucial to look for someone who has extensive experience in going to court and dealing with insurance companies, mainly how they set a settlement value for a particular case. A competent San Diego, California DBA lawyer can provide legal representation for injured workers covered under the Defense Base Act.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He or she should .look into every single detail about your case, organize facts and evidence, and determine the best path to take to <\/span><b>seek maximum compensation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Help_from_a_Dedicated_Local_Attorney\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal Help from a Dedicated Local Attorney<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At The Benner Firm, our defense base act attorneys in San Diego can clearly explain everything you need to know.\u00a0 If you have any legal questions about this, contact us, and a legal professional from our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bennerlawfirm.com\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Diego, CA personal injury law firm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be glad to assist you. We will work with you to obtain what you deserve and maximize your financial compensation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We commit ourselves to protect your rights as a civilian employee working outside the United States on US military bases. Call us at 619-595-6794 and get reliable legal representation for matters related to the DBA, mass torts, and other personal injury claims in California.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Defense Base Act Lawyers in San Diego, CA &nbsp; The Defense Base Act protects civilian employees working outside the United States, usually in US military bases, for national defense purposes, or under a contract with the US government for public works and related engagements. 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