Jan 18, 2024 | Defense Base Act
Towards the end of 2023, there were five Purple Hearts awarded to injured troops after attacks on bases in Iraq and Syria. Even if you’re a non-combatant employee on a military base, there’s always the risk of suffering an injury from an attack....
Jan 11, 2024 | Defense Base Act
Did you know that American federal workers have positions in over 160 countries abroad? Whether through the military or federal contracting, the global reach of the United States is astonishing. If you qualify under the Defense Base Act, then there is a good chance...
Jan 4, 2024 | Defense Base Act
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,...
Nov 24, 2023 | Defense Base Act, Workplace Injury
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. ...
Nov 17, 2023 | Defense Base Act
Did you know that settlements related to the False Claims Act accounted for more than $2 billion in 2022? With a number like that, it’s clear that this act plays a major role in our legal system and is at the center of many lawsuits. The False Claims Act is the...
Nov 10, 2023 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp
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...
