Are you a civilian defense contractor or interpreter who has been inflicted with a debilitating injury or PTSD during or after your time abroad? Federal law entitles you to workers’ compensation under the Defense Base Act. If life-changing injuries have had...
There are more than 4.9 million workers’ compensation claims filed yearly. No matter what type of industry you work in, having workers’ compensation protection is crucial. It’s essential to be able to cover your business and employees. Do...
Many people work abroad on behalf of the Department of Defense or the Department of State, but don’t have a military affiliation. The Defense Base Act is a part of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and provides important medical coverage...
If you, a co-worker, or a family member suffered an injury while working for the U.S. government overseas, you need to take action fast. Your first step should be to hire a lawyer to file Defense Base Act claims for you. Starting the process is daunting. You may have...
Are you a defense contractor or interpreter? Would you like to know more about Texas workers’ compensation law? The great state of Texas is a free-spirited and liberated republic. Consequently, its independent code of conduct spills over into areas such as...
If you are injured on the job, it is vital to understand your rights to workers’ compensation. This is doubly important if you are a civilian employee or military contractor working with the US military. What is covered under the DBA, and what do you need to...
