Florida Injury Attorneys Blog
You May Still Qualify Even If the Attack Did Not Hit You Directly
One of the most common misconceptions among overseas contractors is that they must be directly struck by an explosion to qualify for a claim.
In reality, the Defense Base Act covers many types of work-related injuries connected to hostile incidents.
A contractor may still qualify for benefits if they have experienced:
- A nearby blast that caused hearing damage or concussion
- Injuries while running to a bunker or protective shelter
- Psychological trauma from repeated rocket or missile alerts
- Stress-related medical conditions linked to hostile activity
- Injuries caused by evacuation procedures during an attack
The key legal question is whether the injury arose out of and occurred during employment overseas.
Any companies that fall under the DBA Act like DynCorp, Fluor, Aumentum, Taylor, V2x, PAE, Vectrus, Sallyport, Triple Canopy, SOC or any other American based Company that carry DBA coverage, you may be eligible to receive benefits under the DBA Act. Contact us now to discuss your potential claim.