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What is the Defense Base Act (DBA)?

The DBA is an extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) and provides compensation and medical benefits to employees and death benefits to eligible survivors of civilian employees of U.S. government contractors who perform work overseas. The DBA generally follows the provisions of the LHWCA.

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October 31, 2012
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Defense Base Act and Longshore Newsletter   Read the most recent DBA Injury Newsletter.   Silverstein and Silverstein 25...

October 31, 2012
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Defense Base Act and Longshore News and Recent Case Rulings   Supreme Court Rules in Roberts v. Sea-Land Services,...