Oct 22, 2026 | Defense Base Act, Maritime Law, Workers' Comp
To secure a Defense Base Act settlement for an overseas accident, you need to show your work was tied to a U.S. government-funded contract. You must also prove your employer controlled your work, even if a foreign subcontractor issued your paycheck. If your injury...
Oct 8, 2026 | Defense Base Act, Workplace Injury
Defense Base Act claims require you to weigh your expected future medical costs before deciding on a payout. Your money management skills can shape whether a lump sum or ongoing care fits your life. Consulting a DBA lawyer can help you understand authorization rules,...
Sep 24, 2026 | Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
Toxic occupational injury claims are frequently denied because symptoms often emerge long after the original exposure. A latent occupational illness frequently requires testimony from medical and occupational experts to support a claim. A 2025 NIOSH...
Sep 10, 2026 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury, Wrongful Death
On-the-job injuries overseas present challenges that extend beyond medical treatment. Proper documentation and timely action play an important role in protecting a claim and securing international workers’ compensation. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act,...
Aug 21, 2026 | Defense Base Act, PTSD
Injured workers often assume their employer’s human resources department will handle Defense Base Act paperwork without any real trouble. The employer already knows the job site and the details of what happened, so it seems like the logical first step. In...
