Apr 7, 2020 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp
The Defense Base Act was adopted to provide relief to civilian workers on US military bases outside the country, or on any public works or national defense contract. If you have suffered an injury in this line of work, you may be entitled to recover compensation. To...
Feb 14, 2020 | Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
According to recent statistics, slip and fall injuries account for about a million hospital visits each year. That’s 12% of all accidents involving falls, so it’s a pretty common issue that workers encounter. Still, being involved in a slip and fall case...
Jan 21, 2020 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp
Work-related injuries or death occur in every profession. According to the National Safety Council, there were 4,414 preventable work-related deaths. Even one preventable death is too many. While employers strive to create a safe work environment, accidents and...
Sep 14, 2019 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp
Have you ever traveled outside of the country for work? What happens when you wind up injured in a foreign country? Does workers’ compensation apply? Defense Base Act claims arise when oversees workers get injured and need compensation. The act’s Zone of...
May 28, 2019 | Workers' Comp
In 2017, Texas private industry employees reported 183,396 workplace injuries. That’s 2.2 claims for every 100 workers. When an employee gets injured, the priority should be to get medical assistance. Once the situation is under control, the next vital step is...
Dec 7, 2018 | Workers' Comp
In 2017, there were 2.2 non-fatal occupational injuries or illnesses per 100 full-time workers in the Texas private sector. This number is below the national average. But it still represents a significant portion of the Texas workforce. Like every state, Texas has...
