Defense Base Act and War Hazards Compensation Act

Claims arising under the Defense Base Act and War Hazards Compensation Act have been of growing importance as a result of the war on terror being waged in Iraq and Afghanistan. The handling of Defense Base Act claims has been a natural fit for our firm, given our broad experience with longshore claims, as the Defense Base Act incorporates the longshore act’s remedies. We handle Defense Base Act claims worldwide, as well as handling reimbursement claims under the War Hazards Compensation Act .