To be eligible for compensation for a burn pit claim you must be a worker covered by the defense base act, which includes if you worked for or on:
A public work contract with the U.S. government anywhere outside of the continental U.S.
Second, a doctor must diagnose you with an injury or condition that you can prove is connected to your work. Workers’ compensation insurance covers conditions that arose out of and in the course of employment. However, there is a significant exception to that second requirement.
The Zone of Special Danger Doctrine, which was created and expanded by the courts, says the Defense Base Act covers your injury if you worked in a foreign setting that exposed you to danger. In other words, if you worked overseas in a dangerous area, like a war zone, then you are covered based on that alone. You do not have to provide evidence that causally links your condition to your work duties.
By submitting this form, you agree to be contacted by our law firm, either by phone, text or by email.
Mon – Fri: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat- Sun: Closed
ATTORNEY ADVERTISING. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute an attorney-client relationship.
