Sep 11, 2020 | Defense Base Act
Did you know more US defense contractor employees have died in Afghanistan than US troops? It’s not hard to believe if you know the dangerous situations contractors often face. Thousands of contractor employees serve overseas in war-torn...
Sep 4, 2020 | Defense Base Act
If you have been injured while working on a military base overseas, you are entitled to compensation under the defense base act. In order to get your compensation in a timely manner, it is essential that you follow the correct steps. These steps are not hard, but they...
Aug 28, 2020 | Defense Base Act
Defense contracting is a dangerous industry. In 2019, DBA claims rose to 8,447, which is a 26% increase from 2018. Claims in Afghanistan and Iraq made up the majority of those claims. If you employ federal contractors to work on military bases overseas, you may be...
Aug 20, 2020 | Defense Base Act
There are currently over four million government contractors working in the United States. Many of these civilians spend time working overseas on military bases and at US embassies. If you’re thinking of taking one of these jobs, have you considered what will...
Aug 13, 2020 | Defense Base Act
Every year many individuals are harmed while providing national defense for our country. In 2019 alone, nearly 8500 Defense Base Act claims were filed, which is a significant increase from the year prior. Unfortunately, the denial of some of these claims is...
Aug 6, 2020 | Defense Base Act
Working overseas on government contracts is a common occurrence for US citizens. What happens to your workers’ compensation when you work in another country? You’re not alone if you don’t understand how the Defense Base Act works. That’s why a...
