Sep 22, 2023 | Defense Base Act, PTSD, Workers' Comp
The military gets a lot of support from civilian workers, and these individuals can suffer injuries while providing services. The Defense Base Act provides workers’ compensation protection to these civilians. It covers them while working on US military bases...
Sep 8, 2023 | Defense Base Act, PTSD
In the United States, it’s estimated that around 70% of adults have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lives. While scary and traumatic things happen all the time, they don’t all lead to PTSD development. The terms trauma triggers and...
Aug 25, 2023 | Defense Base Act
Did you know that the Defense Base Act protects military contractors working on overseas bases? Before the law was signed into effect in 1941, workers found it challenging to receive benefits if they got injured on the job site. Unfortunately, these individuals...
Aug 18, 2023 | Defense Base Act
Were you recently injured while working outside the United States on a military base or under a contract with the U.S. government? If you’re eligible for benefits under the Defense Base Act, don’t rush to file your claim. Filing DBA claims in a rush often...
Aug 11, 2023 | Defense Base Act
Imagine spending years working on a U.S. military base or under a contract with the U.S. government, only to sustain an injury. Without aid, you’ll have to pay for your medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses out of pocket. Unfortunately, it’s a...
Aug 4, 2023 | Defense Base Act
The Defense Base Act was passed in 1941 to protect overseas employees working for private employers on United States military bases. The law extended the benefits of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act to those working outside of the continental...
