Jul 3, 2025 | Defense Base Act, Maritime Law
What happens when a legal dispute involves a ship at sea instead of a storefront on land? The answer depends on whether the case falls under maritime law or common law. These two systems operate under different rules, principles, and courts. So, let’s take a...
Jun 20, 2025 | Defense Base Act, PTSD, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
According to the National Center for PTSD, approximately 15% of veterans will experience PTSD at some point in their lives. Do you know that civilian contractors working for the benefit of the government may also experience similar feelings of distress? PTSD...
Jun 6, 2025 | Defense Base Act, Jones Act Lawyer, Maritime Law, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
What happens if you’re injured while working on a ship or offshore vessel? Many maritime workers aren’t sure what legal protections apply after an accident. That’s where Jones Act claims come in. These claims allow seamen to seek...
May 23, 2025 | Defense Base Act, PTSD
According to the Addiction Center, a 2022 study published in The Lancet revealed that Complex PTSD (CPTSD) affects between 1% and 8% of the general population. Up to half of individuals in mental health facilities may have this condition, often going...
May 9, 2025 | Defense Base Act
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports there are over 2.5 million nonfatal injuries each year in the United States. Many of these affect contractors working on military sites, often leaving the affected individuals unsure of what to do next. The smallest...
Apr 18, 2025 | Defense Base Act, Maritime Law
The federal government loses billions of dollars through fraud each year. Luckily, the False Claims Act is one of the tools specifically designed to prevent waste, abuse, and fraudulent activities that will lose the taxpayer money. The Act empowers you and other...
