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Emmetsburg, IA DBA Coveragea
The Defense Base Act was enacted in 1941, in recognition of the fact that non-military US citizens in Emmetsburg, IA were increasingly being employed on American military bases and needed the protection of workers’ compensation benefits. Today, it has been extended to include employees of private companies, contractors and non-citizens, including host-country nationals and third-country nationals, who help foster and protect American interests globally. Covered employment activities include 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;
- On public work contracts with any U.S. government agency, including construction and service contracts in connection with national defense or with war activities outside the United States;
- On contracts approved and funded by the U.S. under the Foreign Assistance Act, which among other things provides for cash sale of military equipment, materials, and services to its allies, if the contract is performed outside of the United States;
- For American employers providing welfare or similar services outside the United States for the benefit of the Armed Services, e.g. the United Service Organizations (USO).
While You Heal, We Fight For Your Rights
Our Emmetsburg, IA DBA attorneys at Mara Law Firm help their clients and their clients’ families recover maximum monetary damages. For more than 25 years, we have continued to provide smart legal strategies and a high degree of service to help ensure the best possible outcome.
Offering Clients Peace Of Mind
When you are seriously injured in a Defense Base Act accident in Emmetsburg, IA, you need to know your attorneys are doing everything they possibly can to get you the best medical treatment and benefits. You need to know that your legal rights are being vigorously protected. We can give you that kind of peace of mind. The attorney you select makes all the difference in whether you prevail in your DBA case.
Our work injury firm has been effectively handling DBA and related cases since the late 1980s by putting the client first.
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We understand that you have questions about your rights and safety. We are committed to fighting to get you the justice you deserve, and regain peace of mind in the process in Emmetsburg, IA. Contact Mara Law Firm today to discuss your case with a DBA Lawyer. The consultation is free and confidential, and we only get paid if we obtain relief for you.
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Here you will find answers to the ten most common Defense Base Act questions, learn what to say (and what not to say) to the adjustor, and much more. In addition to giving you an overview of the Defense Base Act, you will find references to the “Win Your Defense Base Act” book, that includes more in-depth information on specific topics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What Is The Defense Base Act?
The Defense Base Act provides workers’ compensation protection to civilian employees working outside the United States on U.S. military bases or under a contract with the U.S. government for public works or for national defense.
What do you need to know about defense base act coverage?
You need to know that the Defense Base Act covers more injuries, disabilities, diseases, and sicknesses than you think. Even if you don’t think your covered, chances are, if you were injured or became sick and/or disabled while overseas, you are covered under the Defense Base Act. This is likely so even if you were injured, disabled, or became sick when you were not performing work. You need to know that the Defense Base Act liberally favors compensating injured workers over denying coverage. The insurance company will make you feel the opposite and will tell you that you are entitled to no compensation or medical benefits for your injury. Talk to a trusted Defense Base Act lawyer to learn about whether your injury is covered and get on the road to compensation and wellness today.
What types of benefits are available under the defense base act?
| You need to know that the Defense Base Act covers more injuries, disabilities, diseases, and sicknesses than you think. Even if you don’t think your covered, chances are, if you were injured or became sick and/or disabled while overseas, you are covered under the Defense Base Act. This is likely so even if you were injured, disabled, or became sick when you were not performing work. You need to know that the Defense Base Act liberally favors compensating injured workers over denying coverage. The insurance company will make you feel the opposite and will tell you that you are entitled to no compensation or medical benefits for your injury. Talk to a trusted Defense Base Act lawyer to learn about whether your injury is covered and get on the road to compensation and wellness today. |
| The Defense Base Act provides disability, medical, and death benefits to
covered employees injured or killed in the course of employment, whether
or not the injury or death occurred during work hours. Compensation
for total disability is two-thirds of the employee’s average weekly
earnings, up to a current maximum of $1,030.78 per week. Compensation
also is payable for partial loss of earnings. 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.
Permanent total disability and death benefits may be payable for life, and are subject to annual cost of living adjustments. There is no minimum compensation rate. Permanent disability and death benefits payable to aliens and non-U.S. residents may be commuted by payment of half of the present value of future compensation, as determined by the OWCP district director. The injured employee is entitled to medical treatment by a physician of his/her choice, as the injury may require. Medical benefits may not be commuted. |
Who is covered under the DBA?
The Defense Base Act covers the following employment activities: Working 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; Working on public work contracts with any U.S. government agency, including construction and service contracts in connection with national defense or with war activities outside the United States; Working on contracts approved and funded by the U.S. under the Foreign Assistance Act, generally providing for cash sale of military equipment, materials, and services to its allies, if the contract is performed outside of the United States; Working for American employers providing welfare or similar services outside of the United States for the benefit of the Armed Forces, e.g. the USO. If anyone of the above criteria is met, all employees engaged in such employment, regardless of nationality, are covered under the Act.
When to consult a defense base act attorney?
It is never too early to consult a defense base act attorney. In fact, you should reach out to an experienced, trustworthy Defense Base Act Lawyers as soon as you become aware of a work-related injury or condition that is impacting your ability to work. The early phases are critical and mistakes that happen right after suffering an injury can be extremely difficult to overcome for the duration of your case. The right attorney will guide you down the right path so you can avoid those mistakes, which, without that guidance, you will not know the pitfalls to avoid.
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