Jan 4, 2024 | Defense Base Act
While working abroad for the military as a contractor is an exciting and lucrative opportunity, it doesn’t come without its risks. Many brave men and women in this situation suffer injuries every year. After experiencing a workplace injury at a military base,...
Nov 24, 2023 | Defense Base Act, Workplace Injury
Some of the most common ways to get injured on the job when working at a military base are from falls, PTSD, and exposure to toxic chemicals. However, it’s also possible to develop hearing loss due to things like heavy machinery and explosion-related injuries. ...
Nov 17, 2023 | Defense Base Act
Did you know that settlements related to the False Claims Act accounted for more than $2 billion in 2022? With a number like that, it’s clear that this act plays a major role in our legal system and is at the center of many lawsuits. The False Claims Act is the...
Nov 10, 2023 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp
One of the biggest myths about the US military is that military jobs have little relation to the civilian world. The idea is that soldiers will come home with zero skills training or experience in their chosen career. In reality, about 80% of all jobs in the...
Nov 3, 2023 | Defense Base Act
Many workers join the military as civilian contractors as a way to support their troops without putting themselves on the front line. However, there’s always some level of risk when you work on a military base overseas. You could suffer from overuse...
Oct 6, 2023 | Defense Base Act, PTSD
PTSD is rampant in the defense industry. In fact, 7 out of every 100 veterans experience PTSD at some point. As such, a lot of attention and resources go towards military veterans with PTSD. What about the many defense workers that are not on active duty? Many defense...
