When Should You Call a Defense Base Act Lawyer?

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...

Your Guide to Workers’ Compensation: Does PTSD Go Away?

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...

Defense Base Act Benefits: What Is the Difference Between Trauma vs PTSD?

Sep 8, 2023 | Defense Base Act, PTSD

In the United States, it’s estimated that around 70% of adults have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lives.  While scary and traumatic things happen all the time, they don’t all lead to PTSD development.  The terms trauma triggers and...

Manage Mental Wellness: How to Deal With Triggers From Trauma

Sep 1, 2023 | PTSD

Trauma is not uncommon; about 6 out of every 100 people will develop PTSD at some point in their lives.  Learning how to deal with triggers from trauma can be very difficult. Trauma can be a deeply distressing experience and can last for a really long...

How to Choose the Right Defense Base Act Attorney

Aug 25, 2023 | Defense Base Act

Did you know that the Defense Base Act protects military contractors working on overseas bases? Before the law was signed into effect in 1941, workers found it challenging to receive benefits if they got injured on the job site. Unfortunately, these individuals...