Did you know there is a program that is similar to workers compensation that provides benefits to longshoremen, maritime workers, and other such job classifications? This program is part of the Defense Base Act. This benefits program is also known as the Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Program.

This compensation program covers and provides benefits to certain classifications of civilians who are employed on military facilities on foreign locations. There are many different workers and eligibility requirements that may need the services of a Defense Base Act attorney. The Defense Base Act is part of the Merchant Seaman Protection and Relief Act of 1920. This federal Act was designed to provide benefits similar to workers compensation for people who may be injured or

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