Currently, you may not know much about the Defense Base Act. However, if you or a loved one is injured while working for the government overseas, you will become familiar with it very quickly. Though the Defense Base Act is your protection, it contains many complexities and gray areas. If you do not have an experienced Defense Base Act attorney on your side, things will be very difficult on you. You have already gone through more than enough, to have to work with someone who doesn’t grasp all of the intricacies.
Our Atlanta DBA attorneys have represented many clients over the years, and that has earned our firm a lot of valuable experience. We have worked with employees of government contractors, many of whom have been employed by KBR, Halliburton, DynCorp International, SOSi and others. Are you curious if your situation is right for a Defense Base Act lawyer? We can assist you in the following situations:
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An overseas worker who is stationed in a foreign country on a U.S. Military base, including bases in Afghanistan, Kuiat, and Iraq.
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Working on a public works contract under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Defense or defense-related project.
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Working for the USO or similar company that provides recreational, morale or welfare services to the U.S. Military, whether overseas or on a domestic military base.
The office also routinely represents foreign workers’ compensation claims from many different occupations, including: electricians, computer installation, Humvee mechanics, carpenters, logistics workers, surveillance and reconnaissance, linguists and translators, food service workers, and any other Department of Defense contracted worker.
If you or a loved one was injured while working overseas in Iraq, Afghanistan, or anywhere else U.S. Department of Defense contracts are performed, don't hesitate to contact us, We know what it takes to get you and your loved ones your rightful compensation. Although you have risked everything to service your country, you may find that things aren’t so easy on you when you need help. Contact our Atlanta DBA attorneys today and start things with a free case review.