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...
Nov 12, 2020 | Defense Base Act, PTSD
PTSD can strike at any time. On the battlefield or on the base, while working overseas or while relaxing at home, you can suffer the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Thankfully PTSD is manageable. You can receive treatment and workers compensation...
Nov 5, 2020 | Defense Base Act
There are around 1.4 million Americans currently on active military service. This number makes the military the biggest federal government employer. And that’s not all. There are also those who work as military contractors without being enlisted members of the...
