Over $250 million in verdicts and settlements
the past 5 years alone.
Serving New Jersey families for 70 years.
$7 million verdict for a woman injured by an electrical shock.
"It's about winning. It's about helping those who can't go it alone."
— Attorney David Wheaton
$11 million settlement for auto accident resulting in wrongful death.
"It really does matter which attorney you choose."
Privacy Policy
Home  >  Articles  >  The Defense Base Act

The Defense Base Act

The Defense Base Act, or DBA, is an extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, the piece of federal legislation which provides workers’ compensation benefits for longshoreman and other harbor workers. In particular, the DBA covers people who were injured as the result of their service on overseas military bases. The DBA applies to the employees of defense contractors.

If you or someone you love has been injured as the result of working on a defense base, the government is required to pay you workers’ compensation as a result. To learn more about how we can help you, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. today by calling 800-346-5529.

Who Is Covered?

The DBA covers virtually all contractor employees working on government bases. It provides long-term compensation (usually two-thirds pay rate) and covers medical expenses. The following circumstances are covered under the Defense Base Act:

  • Employees working for private firms on US bases, either inside or outside of the United States proper.
  • Employees working through contracts with any US agency.
  • Employees working in connection to contracts funded through the Foreign Assistance Act. This includes the sale of equipment, materials, and services to any allied countries.
  • American employees providing welfare services to the US military.
  • Any citizen who has been hurt as the result of service on a military base is entitled to compensation for his or her injury.

Contact Us

If you or someone you love has been injured on a military base and isn’t receiving the compensation he or she is entitled to by the law, the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys at Levinson Axelrod, P.A. may be able to help. Contact us today by calling 800-346-5529.