Modern military operations rely heavily on contractors. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan demonstrate that the United States needs contractors to perform essential tasks—from guarding military bases to driving military convoy trucks. Sometimes, contractors are injured while performing their work duties. When that happens, the contractor may become entitled to Defense Base Act benefits.
Jon Robinson of Strongpoint Law Firm can help you determine whether you are entitled to Defense Base Act benefits.
What is the Defense Base Act?
The Defense Base Act is a federal workers’ compensation system. It provides protection to contractors and subcontractors working overseas on a United States military base or working under a United States government contract. If a contractor is injured or killed, then the contractor or his loved ones may be entitled to benefits.
Who Is Covered Under the Defense Base Act?
The Defense Base Act does not discriminate based on nationality or job title. If the injured worker qualifies as a DBA contractor, then they are entitled to benefits. No matter where they are from. No matter what job they performed.
Jon Robinson has litigated Defense Base Act claims involving:
- Base and Tower Security
- Canine Handlers
- Construction Engineers
- Cultural Advisors
- Electricians
- Firefighters
- Flight Attendants
- Food Service Workers
- Heavy Equipment Operators
- Interpreters
- Laundry Service workers
- Linguists
- Military and Police Trainers
- Personal Security Specialists
- Pilots
- Social Scientists
- Translators
- Truck Drivers
- Vehicle Mechanics
- Welders
What Types of Injuries Make Up Defense Base Act Claims?
The military recognizes that it could not conduct its operations without the use of contractors. The fact of the matter is that military contractors perform hard work in dangerous locales. No matter whether a contractor is working at a large military airfield or a small combat outpost or strongpoint, the contractor is at risk for suffering the same injuries as their military counterparts. Any number of injuries could result from DBA work, including:
- Amputations
- Arm Injuries
- Asbestosis
- Asthma
- Back Injuries
- Breathing Problems
- Broken Bones
- Burns
- Cancer
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chemical Exposures
- Chest Pains
- COPD
- Depression
- Dermatitis
- Electrocution
- Eye or Vision Problems
- Head Injuries
- Hearing Problems
- Heart Attack
- Hip Injuries
- Lead Poisoning
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Neck Injuries
- PTSD
- Psychological Injuries
- Radiculopathy
- Shoulder Injuries
- Silicosis
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Stress
- Suicide
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- War-Related Injuries
- Tuberculosis
- Whiplash
Should I hire an attorney to represent me?
Contact attorney Jon Robinson of Strongpoint Law Firm today for help filing your Defense Base Act claim.
Can you litigate your Defense Base Act claim alone? Yes. But should you hire an experienced lawyer to litigate your Defense Base Act claim for you? Absolutely!
Make no mistake that the Defense Base Act is a hyper-technical workers’ compensation system. You have to know what forms to use, what rights and remedies exist for you, and how to litigate a claim before an administrative law judge.
Jon Robinson of Strongpoint Law Firm has extensive experience in all aspects of a Defense Base Act claim. And with his extensive knowledge of the inside workings of the Defense Base Act insurance industry, he can provide insightful guidance to help you better position your claim. Jon works nationwide for Defense Base Act claimants, helping contractors and their families get the benefits they deserve.
No matter where you live, Jon can help.
Contact Jon Robinson at Stroingpoint Law Firm for legal representation in your Defense Base Act claim. Jon can be reached at (985) 246-3194, or you can fill out the contact form and let Jon contact you for a free case evaluation.
