Dec 8, 2023 | Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 2.8 million nonfatal work-related injuries in the United States in 2022. That is a 4.5 percent increase (up from 2.3 million) over the previous year. Fortunately, there are laws that protect people injured at...
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...
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 15, 2023 | Workers' Comp
In any given year, about 5% of Americans are living with PTSD. This condition can be debilitating. In severe cases, it can become impossible for someone to go about their everyday life. If you or someone you love is among those affected, you may well wonder...
Dec 9, 2022 | Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
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...
Dec 2, 2022 | Workers' Comp
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...
