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PTSD vs CPTSD: Is Complex PTSD a Disability?

PTSD vs CPTSD: Is Complex PTSD a Disability?

Roughly 5% of the US population is believed to have PTSD at any given time. A small percentage of those who meet the requirements for PTSD also meet the requirements for CPTSD. CPTSD stands for Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This raises the obvious question...

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Defense Base Act Claims

A Step-by-Step Guide to Defense Base Act Claims

Have you suffered an injury or contracted an illness as a result of your work with the United States Military or Government? If yes, you don't have to suffer in silence or without reprieve. The Defense Base Act (DBA) gives workers compensation for work-related...

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Top Qualities to Look for in a Defense Base Act Attorney

Top Qualities to Look for in a Defense Base Act Attorney

While working abroad for the military as a contractor is an exciting and lucrative opportunity, it doesn't come without its risks. Many brave men and women in this situation suffer injuries every year. After experiencing a workplace injury at a military base, concerns...

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When Should You Hire a Maritime Injury Attorney?

When Should You Hire a Maritime Injury Attorney?

Since the days of the first global sea power, the Portuguese Empire, the maritime industry has been vital. It connects nations and facilitates the movement of goods across oceans. However, working at sea comes with its fair share of risks. Maritime injuries are not...

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Workers’ Compensation Texas: How to Navigate the Process

Workers’ Compensation Texas: How to Navigate the Process

There are more than 21,000 nonfatal workplace injuries in the United States every year. This results in billions of dollars in rehabilitation and medical bills. It also leads to incalculable costs in loss of earning potential, and quality of life.  The good news is...

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3 Signs You Should File a Workplace Injury Lawsuit

3 Signs You Should File a Workplace Injury Lawsuit

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 2.8 million nonfatal work-related injuries in the United States in 2022. That is a 4.5 percent increase (up from 2.3 million) over the previous year. Fortunately, there are laws that protect people injured at...

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Hearing Loss Claims and the Average Payout: A Quick Guide

Hearing Loss Claims and the Average Payout: A Quick Guide

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.  The...

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Non-Combat Military Jobs: Weighing the Pros and Cons

Non-Combat Military Jobs: Weighing the Pros and Cons

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...

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What Are the Most Common Oil Rig Injuries?

What Are the Most Common Oil Rig Injuries?

In 2021, there were approximately 2.6 million workplace injuries and illnesses. Working on an oil rig is more dangerous than conventional jobs, and workplace accidents are often serious. It's essential to understand the most common oil rig injuries so you can take...

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What Are the Best Ways to Prevent Oil Rig Accidents?

What Are the Best Ways to Prevent Oil Rig Accidents?

Working on an oil rig is not always a safe work environment. In 2021, there were 164 injuries due to offshore incidents.  If either you or a loved one works on an oil platform, you may be concerned about oil rig accidents. What can you do to avoid accidents at work?...

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Defense Base Act PTSD Settlements: What Can You Expect?

Defense Base Act PTSD Settlements: What Can You Expect?

PTSD is rampant in the defense industry. In fact, 7 out of every 100 veterans experience PTSD at some point. As such, a lot of attention and resources go towards military veterans with PTSD. What about the many defense workers that are not on active duty? Many defense...

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When Should You Call a Defense Base Act Lawyer?

When Should You Call a Defense Base Act Lawyer?

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 outside...

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

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

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...

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How to Choose the Right Defense Base Act Attorney

How to Choose the Right Defense Base Act Attorney

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 didn't...

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3 Pitfalls to Avoid During the Legal Process for DBA Claims

3 Pitfalls to Avoid During the Legal Process for DBA Claims

Were you recently injured while working outside the United States on a military base or under a contract with the U.S. government? If you're eligible for benefits under the Defense Base Act, don't rush to file your claim. Filing DBA claims in a rush often leads to...

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5 Signs of a High-Quality Defense Base Act Lawyer

5 Signs of a High-Quality Defense Base Act Lawyer

Imagine spending years working on a U.S. military base or under a contract with the U.S. government, only to sustain an injury. Without aid, you'll have to pay for your medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses out of pocket. Unfortunately, it's a reality for many...

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The Role of Lawyers in Defense Base Act Claims

The Role of Lawyers in Defense Base Act Claims

The Defense Base Act was passed in 1941 to protect overseas employees working for private employers on United States military bases. The law extended the benefits of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act to those working outside of the continental US....

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Common Issues When Working With a DBA Attorney

Common Issues When Working With a DBA Attorney

The United States has the most widespread military presence of any nation, with over 750 bases on foreign soil and in more than 80 countries! The operation is so vast that many civilians get employed to do specialized jobs at many of these sites. Working...

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How Does a DBA Lawyer Protect Civilian Employees?

How Does a DBA Lawyer Protect Civilian Employees?

If you're a civilian contractor working alongside the US Armed Forces, you have a lot of benefits. One of them being Defense Base Act coverage. It doesn't matter what country you're from or where you live. It's important to know that insurance companies can...

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