Commonly Covered Injuries Under The Defense Base Act
Under the Defense Base Act, civilian contractors who suffer an injury at work (or as a result of their work environment)
may be entitled to compensation benefits and medical treatment for their injuries.
This applies to both physical injuries and psychological/mental injuries such as PTSD.
Common Injuries in DBA Cases:
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Spinal Injuries – back and/or neck
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PTSD – post traumatic stress disorder
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Depression and anxiety
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Brain injuries (TBI)
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Leg or knee injuries
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Foot and ankle injuries
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Shoulder injuries
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Internal injuries such as: gastrointestinal issues, mold illness
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Vascular/vein issues like DVT
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Hearing loss
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Vision loss
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Respiratory/breathing problems
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Gunshot or explosion-related injuries
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Death
*These are just some of the common injuries we see in DBA cases but this is not an exhaustive list of all covered injuries.
Do Suspect You May Be Suffering From a Mental/Psychological Injury?
A psychological injury can be a difficult issue to confront. However, many contractors who have worked overseas have suffered such injuries, often as a result of witnessing traumatic events in a war zone or other hostile environment.
Contact Grace S. Campbell Law for a Free Detailed Consultation to See if You Qualify for Benefits for Your Injury
If you have suffered an injury while working as a civilian contractor overseas on a military base, national defense project, or public works project funded by the U.S. government, in order to qualify for benefits, you must be able to show that your injury is work-related or occurred while you were located outside the U.S. for work. You must also show that the injury impacts your ability to continue working at full-duty (either temporarily or permanently). Grace Campbell can help you build the evidence necessary to prove that you are entitled to benefits.
