Defense Base Compensation is a specialized legal practice operating as Pitts & Mills Law Firm, dedicated exclusively to representing civilian contractors, government employees, and their families in complex workers’ compensation claims under the Defense Base Act. The firm stands out for its focused expertise in securing benefits for those injured while working overseas on U.S. government contracts.
The attorneys leverage deep experience in navigating the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, providing strategic counsel for cases involving traumatic injuries, occupational diseases, and wrongful death. They are committed to assisting a targeted clientele of international contractors, defense personnel, and federal employees who require expert advocacy to obtain medical care, disability payments, and other vital compensation.
Services Offered
- Defense Base Act legal representation
- Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act claims
- Case evaluation and legal counsel for injured contractors
- Assistance with U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) forms including LS-203, OWCP-5a, OWCP-5c, and LS-262
- Claims for traumatic injuries and occupational diseases
- Wrongful death compensation claims
- Advocacy for medical benefits and disability payments
