Workers’ Compensation for Civilian Employees and Military Contractors

Jul 8, 2021 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp

If you are injured on the job, it is vital to understand your rights to workers’ compensation. This is doubly important if you are a civilian employee or military contractor working with the US military. What is covered under the DBA, and what do you need to...

DBA Claims for PTSD: When Am I Eligible?

Jul 2, 2021 | Defense Base Act, PTSD

June is PTSD awareness month and this is a great step in the right direction for PTSD awareness. Years ago, PTSD was called “shell-shock” and “battle fatigue”, and unfortunately, largely ignored. Thankfully, there have been strides made to help...

Your DBA Claim Was Denied: Now What?

Jun 25, 2021 | Defense Base Act

You have to expect the unexpected when working as a contractor overseas. Risks and complications abound, whether you’re employed on a public works contract or in a security position. Unlike many other occupations, you also face a higher risk of injury or...

Seeking Help With PTSD

Jun 18, 2021 | PTSD

PTSD can happen to anyone regardless of nationality, sex, age, and ethnicity. On average, 6 out of 10 men and 5 out of 10 women experience trauma at least once. In the United States, 8 million adults experience PTSD in a given year. Chances are, you know someone...

Tips for Working With a DBA Lawyer

Jun 11, 2021 | Defense Base Act

When a soldier gets injured, they receive the Purple Heart. When a military contractor gets injured, they may receive nothing.  The only way for you to get the compensation you deserve is by filing a DBA claim. More than 15,000 people filed claims during the...