Defense Base Act
Defense Base Act (DBA) claims raise many unique legal and factual issues that require both specialized legal representation and claims administration. Our DBA litigation team possesses the experienced to handle all aspects of investigating and defending these types of claims worldwide, including War Hazards Reimbursement and Non- Appropriated Funds Claims.
The Defense Base Act (DBA) is found at 42 U.S.C.S §1651-1654. This Federal Act, passed on 1941, extends the benefits provisions of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act to certain classifications of non-maritime workers. Specifically, the DBA has been extended to apply to the following employments: Work for private employers on U.S. military bases or on any lands used by the U.S. for military purposes outside of the United States, including those in U.S. Territories and possessions; Work on public work contracts with any U.S. government agency, including construction and service contacts in connection with national defense or with war activities outside the United States; Work on contracts approved and funded by the U.S. under the Foreign Assistance Act; Work for American employers providing welfare or similar services outside the United States for the benefit of the Armed Services such as the United Service Organization (USO). The DBA also extends to Employees of any subcontractors of a contract involved in work detailed above.
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