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You’re doing your job by helping to power the railways when you slip and fall. This results in a head injury which develops into a more serious problem later on. This is only one occupational injury that railroad workers face every day. If you’re new to the job, don’t...
Are you usually a distracted driver, but trying to be less of one? It's a good idea to know the different types of distractions you can come across when driving so that you can learn how to avoid them. Distracted driving can be dangerous and even deadly. Stop this...
If you're involved in a personal injury case, there are a lot of different things to get your head around, from hiring your lawyer to going to court. In this article, we'll be focusing on an important part of the journey: the discovery process. You need to understand...
COVID-19 has shut down the economy. People are out of work and desperately looking for jobs to pay for basic necessities such as rent and food. Everyone is affected by COVID-19, especially government contractors who often work with businesses to stay...
The recent reports of a brain injury suffered by US military personnel after a missile strike in Iran are but only one example of the dangers faced in active warzones. Unfortunately, these dangers are faced by civilians as well as military operatives. If you have...
Civilians injured while working for the US military can find it very difficult to secure compensation for the harm they've endured. However, the Defense Base Act provides solutions for people in this position. If you're a civilian who has sustained an injury while...
Have you or a loved one been injured while on a military base? Heard that the Defense Base Act may be able to help you out, but not sure what that is or how it works? We’re here to help! In this article, we’re covering everything you need to know about this act,...
The Defense Base Act was adopted to provide relief to civilian workers on US military bases outside the country, or on any public works or national defense contract. If you have suffered an injury in this line of work, you may be entitled to recover compensation. To...
To help man their ships, the U.S. Navy currently has nearly 300,000 civilians employed. If you're among them, you need to understand your rights. As you'll see, fractures and head injuries are among the most common workplace injuries for longshoremen. Understanding...
Although post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects only 3.5% of American adults, about one in eleven Americans will be diagnosed with it at some point in their life. It doesn't just affect soldiers on the ground, but defense contractors working in...
Dying in the service to our country is an honorable but tragic moment. What many may not realize is that there are many more besides those in our military service that risk death. To protect the contractors and civilian workers that work alongside our military, we...
You're working overseas when a shot to the back leaves you paralyzed. Being injured while doing your job can be a very scary event. How are you going to pay for the medical bills? How are you going to pay for physical therapy? What about the PTSD you're now...
In 2018, the Justice Department of America recovered over $2.8 billion through cases filed through the False Claims Act. So who filed these cases? And how did they recover that money? To understand that, we first need to understand the concept of "qui tam", and...
About 25% of all service-connected disabilities for veterans are due to tinnitus. That adds up to over one million veterans suffering from a constant ringing in the ears. Tinnitus affects more than veterans, though. Are you a contractor working on a military...
According to recent statistics, slip and fall injuries account for about a million hospital visits each year. That's 12% of all accidents involving falls, so it's a pretty common issue that workers encounter. Still, being involved in a slip and fall case is scary, and...
If your ears are ringing when everything around you is silent, you likely have a form of hearing damage known as tinnitus. You aren't alone, though — approximately 50 million Americans experience the same thing. If you find your tinnitus getting worse over time and...
Are you considering the next step for your future? Planning your future will mean finding a career you can feel secure in. The military is an excellent choice if you're thinking long-term. There are tons of benefits of joining the military and it can give you a...
Work-related injuries or death occur in every profession. According to the National Safety Council, there were 4,414 preventable work-related deaths. Even one preventable death is too many. While employers strive to create a safe work environment, accidents and...
At some point in a military career, your spouse will most likely be assigned to a base overseas. If it’s your first time living on a military base outside of the country you might not know what to expect. We go over some of the facts you should consider when living on...
There were 5,250 fatal work injuries reported in 2018! Injury can happen at any time, you may know about workers’ compensation but if you work at a U.S. Embassy you may be wondering if you are eligible for it. The good news is that you qualify. Your next question will...
In 2016, private contractors accounted for a quarter of the US personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan. These people represent a large group of people that the general public knows almost nothing about. This makes it that much more important that you know and protect your...
The Defense Base Act is a lot like regular worker's compensation insurance. The DBA covers medical bills and lost earning potential for civilian contractors who are injured while working at a US Defense Base oversees. As with any insurance process, filing a claim...
It is a great honor to take a job working at the U.S.embassy. You represent and serve your country by giving your skills, time, and expertise. Working at the U.S. embassy in some parts of the world may also require sacrifice. While you get many...
New jobs are always a case of adapting to the new rules and mindsets. This new job acclimation goes into overdrive when dealing with the military. Working for the military as a civilian can be a massive change to how you might deal with a job. There are dozens of...
They say that those who long for war have never experienced it. It should come as a surprise to absolutely nobody that military combat is extremely dangerous. Of course, there is a great risk to suffer injuries or even death. But are you familiar with the real numbers...
It's not clear exactly how many contractors are working for the US military overseas - but it's clear that the number is quite high. In 2007, there were more contractors in Iraq than there were service members, for instance. If you've been diagnosed with cancer after...
In 2018, over 49,000 contractors were working for the Department of Defense under its various areas of responsibility. And before the creation of DBA forms, these individuals had no rights to medical benefits or worker's compensation. Interested in learning about the...
Have you been told you’re entitled to compensation or medical benefits under the Defense Base Act? Wondering what this act is or why it’s even worth knowing about? In this article, we’re covering commonly asked questions about the Defense Base Act. Read on to get...
The Defense Base Act (DBA) is a law that provides benefits to contractors who are injured while working for the armed forces overseas. These are injuries that can happen because of actual armed conflict, or through the regular duties of your job. COPD is a specific...
Did you know there are over 4.5 million work-related injuries each year in the US? If you're a maritime worker, you're probably all too familiar with the concept. Whether on a boat, ship, platform, or rig, there's no doubt that working offshore can be a dangerous...