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...
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...
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...
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...
Jun 4, 2021 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp
The most common type of workers’ compensation, according to federal figures, is those caused by motor vehicles. By that same accounting, the most costly, averaging more than $100,000 in lost wages, is workers’ compensation due to an amputation....
May 28, 2021 | Defense Base Act
As a contractor who works for the government overseas, you need to know there is protection available for you if the worst happens. This protection comes from the defense base act in the form of compensation and may mean you qualify for assistance....
