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"I WAS INJURED ON AN AMERICAN MILITARY BASE"

Worldwide Assistance For Injured International Workers 

As A Civilian Contractor, Your U.S. Government Contracts Has Benefits

HAVE THE BEST DEFENSE BASE ACT LAWYERS FIGHTING FOR YOU

If you are civilian contractor injured while working under a U.S. Military Base in American, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, or anywhere else in the world, we can help you. Even if you were injured during training while awaiting deployment, you’re covered under the Defense Base Act.

After you or a loved one is injured while working on an American Military Base, it is natural to feel helpless and confused regarding your legal options. In today's times, American companies hear of your injury claim and prepare to fight your claim for damages, we help right this wrong. Hiring a lawyer is important when the matter involves international complications and you suffered personal injuries. The legal professional also needs proper time to fully analyze military claim and proceed by filing your claim through the Defense Base Act. 

 

If you are were injured and need assistance in the maze of pursuing a claim under the Defense Base Act and obtaining a complete settlement for your injuries, the attorneys at Sneed|Mitchell LLP are experienced, dedicated Defense Base Act lawyers.

Contact our DBA Attorneys for a Free Consultation at +1-866-434-0014

OUR ATTORNEYS HELP AROUND THE WORLD

For our international clients (outside the United States) our lawyers fly to you whenever needed, but begin your case through modern technology and even attend conferences with you through our state-of-the-art video teleconferencing system which allows us to take video depositions anywhere in the world. Even to begin speaking with you at this moment you can contact Attorney Brit Mitchell through Skype or Whasapp at +1(281)798-9434.

For injured workers residing in the United States your Defense Base Act claim will be handled by the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs District Directors in the following cities: Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Jacksonville, Long Beach, New Orleans, New York, Norfolk, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, D.C. Our lawyers file claims through these offices and have a nationwide medical network so that you can receive treatment and care close to your home. Our lawyers also attend every meeting either in person or through use of our teleconferencing abilities. Call our lawyers today ta (713)800-6676 and we can inform you of all your options moving forward. 

HOW WERE YOU INJURED ON OR AROUND THE BASE?

The risks to a civilian's personal safety is especially high in places around the world such as military war zone or the site of a natural disaster. If you are a security contractor, unfortunately, you are subjected to the same risk as a military serviceman stationed in places such as Afghanistan or Iraq. Some of the common injuries our clients suffer includes:

  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Head and Bran Injuries

    • Whether the injuries are closed or open, you can suffer consequences such as dizziness, blurred vision or loss of cognitive ability.

  • Mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBI):

    • The symptoms of an MTBI can be devastating, including loss of executive functioning, loss of the ability to multitask, word finding difficulties and profound personality changes.

  • Cervical sprain: 

    • Permanent disability is payable as long as disability continues.

  • Back and spinal cord injuries

    • Available for permanently disabled employees unable to return to employment without assistance.

  • Rehabilitation Services

    • Available only to those permanently disabled employees residing in the United States.

  • Chronic pain

    • ​Individuals who suffer from chronic pain will find it difficult to sleep or concentrate on daily tasks.

  • Smoke Inhalation

  • Heat Inhalation

  • Burn Injuries 

    • Whether thermal burns, chemical burns, flash burns, or inhalation burns. 

  • Fatal Accidents

Pursuing your claim under The Defense Base Act is a complex process, but we can help. Our DBA attorneys will assist you in navigating the procedural and substantive requirements and ensure you receive the benefits you are entitled to. 

YOU ARE NOT ALONE, DEFENSE CONTRACTING IN BIG BUSINESS

Everyday our law firm receives calls from injured civilian contract employees or there families, and we know why. For the fourth quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2018, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported 49,451 contractor personnel working for DOD within its area of responsibility, which included: 28,189 individuals located in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria.25,239 DOD contractor personnel were located in Afghanistan.

 

Of these numbers, approximately 44 % of DOD’s reported individual contractors were. U.S. citizens. and 42 % were third-country nationals, and 14% were local nationals. Of the 25,239 DOD contractor personnel, about 9% were armed private security contractors (2,397). As of May 2019, observers and analysts estimated the number of U.S. Armed Forces personnel in Afghanistan to be between 14,000 and 15,000.If you are an employee of a civilian contractor injured while working under a U.S. Government contract anywhere in the world, we can help you.

WHAT IS THE COST OF A DBA ATTORNEY? FREE!

No civilian contractor has to pay the fees for an attorney to handle their claim under the Defense Base Act. Our attorneys fees and costs for handling your claim are paid directly by the insurance company charged with processing your benefits. Therefore, unlike standard personal injury litigation, DBA clients don't have to worry about a portion of their settlement or compensation benefits being apportioned to their lawyer. 

 

HIRE THE EXPERIENCED DEFENSE BASE ACT LAWYERS

Our lawyers have family members that were also injured on American Military Bases, so we understand and are acutely aware of the many ways your life as been impacted while working overseas for U.S. contractors. There are many, many contractors working on U.S. bases, in a foreign country providing public works projects, or somewhere working on relief efforts at the behest of the U.S. government.

 

If you are injured, or a loved one has been killed while working overseas for one of the contractors, then compensation may be available through the Defense Base Act. These benefits are not automatic, and you may need an advocate to fight for the receipt of them. Experienced Defense Base Act attorneys are those advocates.

 

To speak with one of our international lawyers call (713)800-6676 or just complete our online inquiry form and one of our lawyers will call you right away.

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