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...
Apr 4, 2025 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 2.8 million workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in the private sector in 2023. That’s roughly 2.7 cases per 100 full-time workers. While we hope you’re not one of these statistics, accidents...
Mar 18, 2025 | Defense Base Act, PTSD, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
The U.S. Department of Defense reports that the 2024 fiscal defense spending bill approved an increase in family separation allowance to $400 monthly. The increase acknowledges the hardships faced by both military personnel and contractors working away from their...
Mar 4, 2025 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
According to Law.com, more than 200,000 Americans are protected by the Defense Base Act. The DBA, a crucial component of base law, offers essential protections for American workers. So let’s take a look at the complexities of defense base settlements, with...
Feb 18, 2025 | Defense Base Act, PTSD
Did you know that, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs, approximately 5% of U.S. adults experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) annually? PTSD manifests through various symptoms that are categorized into specific clusters, aiding in its...
