Treating PTSD: How to Get Covered for Different Trauma Therapy Techniques

Dec 1, 2023 | PTSD

Working in the defense industry comes with many unique opportunities. You can visit unconventional work sites, expand your professional network, and build valuable skills. Unfortunately, some defense contractors develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).It’s...

Hearing Loss Claims and the Average Payout: A Quick Guide

Nov 24, 2023 | Defense Base Act, Workplace Injury

Some of the most common ways to get injured on the job when working at a military base are from falls, PTSD, and exposure to toxic chemicals. However, it’s also possible to develop hearing loss due to things like heavy machinery and explosion-related injuries. ...

When Do You Need a False Claims Act Lawyer? A Guide for Civilian Contractors

Nov 17, 2023 | Defense Base Act

Did you know that settlements related to the False Claims Act accounted for more than $2 billion in 2022? With a number like that, it’s clear that this act plays a major role in our legal system and is at the center of many lawsuits. The False Claims Act is the...

Non-Combat Military Jobs: Weighing the Pros and Cons

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...

Exploring the Benefits and Limitations of Defense Base Act Coverage

Nov 3, 2023 | Defense Base Act

Many workers join the military as civilian contractors as a way to support their troops without putting themselves on the front line. However, there’s always some level of risk when you work on a military base overseas. You could suffer from overuse...