They say that those who long for war have never experienced it. It should come as a surprise to absolutely nobody that military combat is extremely dangerous. Of course, there is a great risk to suffer injuries or even death. But are you familiar with the real numbers behind ...

It’s not clear exactly how many contractors are working for the US military overseas – but it’s clear that the number is quite high. In 2007, there were more contractors in Iraq than there were service members, for instance.  If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer after previously working overseas, ...

In 2018, over 49,000 contractors were working for the Department of Defense under its various areas of responsibility. And before the creation of DBA forms, these individuals had no rights to medical benefits or worker’s compensation. Interested in learning about the history of the Defense Base Act? Read on to learn ...

Have you been told you’re entitled to compensation or medical benefits under the Defense Base Act? Wondering what this act is or why it’s even worth knowing about? In this article, we’re covering commonly asked questions about the Defense Base Act. Read on to get a better understand what it ...