There are many industries and employees that can be subject to the Defense Base Act. Knowing if your company is in one of them or if you, as an employee, are entitled to coverage, is important to protecting your rights. The Defense Base Act protects people contracted...
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Hurt as a civilian on a military base? There’s help for you
As a civilian working on a military base, you need to get to know the Defense Base Act. This act provides specific benefits in the case that you are hurt on a military base. Under the DBA, you’ll have access to four main benefits categories. These include: Medical...
Are there doctors on cargo ships?
You know that it's dangerous to work on a cargo ship, as you could be injured in many different ways. Heavy machinery can be used to load and unload the ship, and you could be injured in the process. You may need to spend days, weeks or even months at sea, and you...
How many soldiers are stationed overseas?
The United States has had a global influence since the end of the second world war, and there are many military installations and bases spanning the globe. While a lot of the money and personnel that the United States uses for military defense does stay within the...
How the Defense Base Act protects the family of base workers
Many professionals try to find a job close to home, but some will follow the best pay available quite far from where they live. Those who willingly travel abroad to help work on or near military bases in international locations may earn premium wages compared with...
Your work doesn’t need to involve the sea for the LHWCA to apply
Transportation is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States, but it also offers many blue-collar workers a competitive wage. Those who transport goods and materials over land are at high risk of injuries on the job, as are those involved with...
What is the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act?
The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act is an extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. It is designed to protect workers who are working on oil rigs as well as those working on the development or exploration projects on the Outer Continental...
Who does the Defense Base Act actually protect?
The United States military has a presence all over the world. Different branches of the military have bases on every continent except for Antarctica and a presence in dozens of countries. Those who work directly for the military may have to travel extensively as part...
Who can get coverage under the LHWCA?
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) was first created to protect workers who focus on loading and unloading vessels, repairing vessels, and building ships or vessels. With one addition, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), additional...
Do you need an attorney to make a Defense Base Act claim?
If you are hurt while working at a military base, you may be able to file a claim using the Defense Base Act. The Defense Base Act applies to civilian contractors who are hired to work on a military base. It also applies to workers from other countries, foreign...