Dec 25, 2020 | Defense Base Act
The Defense Base Act was enacted in the midst of World War II. As you start to look at Defense Base Act lawyers, consider this: First, the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act passed. Then in December 1942, it was amended to include the Defense Base Act,...
Dec 18, 2020 | Defense Base Act
Over 39 million people per year in the US visit a physician due to unintentional injuries. Thousands of injuries happen each day all around the nation. While many injuries do occur within the continental United States, there are additional injuries...
Dec 11, 2020 | Defense Base Act
According to the U.S Department of Workers’ Compensation, Defense Base Act Claims have seen a 26 percent rise in the last year. The highest of these claims come from workers in Iraq, followed by Afghanistan. So, what is the Defense Base Act and who does it...
Dec 4, 2020 | Defense Base Act
Have you been injured? If you have been injured and cannot work, there are probably many questions running through your head. How will you pay your bills? What protection does your employer offer in this situation? How do you go about getting compensated for your...
Nov 26, 2020 | Defense Base Act
Statistics show that, on average, a worker is injured on the job every seven seconds. This is a huge problem in more dangerous working environments, such as military bases. Injuries in these settings are common and have the potential to be very serious. If you suffer...
Nov 19, 2020 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
Did you know that the US operates almost 800 military bases in 70 countries around the world? In addition to the military personnel who get stationed there, countless civilian workers also take jobs on military bases overseas. They sign a contract with the US...