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Does Workers’ Compensation Cover You When You’re Overseas?

Are you a civilian defense contractor or interpreter who has been inflicted with a debilitating injury or PTSD during or after your time abroad? Federal law entitles you to workers’ compensation under the Defense Base Act. If life-changing injuries have had an impact on your health or livelihood, you and ...

3 Benefits of Workers’ Compensation Protection

There are more than 4.9 million workers’ compensation claims filed yearly. No matter what type of industry you work in, having workers’ compensation protection is crucial. It’s essential to be able to cover your business and employees. Do you want to know more about the benefits of workers’ compensation protection and ...

Defense Base Act Insurance: 3 Things You Should Know

Many people work abroad on behalf of the Department of Defense or the Department of State, but don’t have a military affiliation. The Defense Base Act is a part of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and provides important medical coverage and death benefits for workers. This act, in essence, is a ...

Contingency Contracting and Defense Base Act Claims

If you, a co-worker, or a family member suffered an injury while working for the U.S. government overseas, you need to take action fast. Your first step should be to hire a lawyer to file Defense Base Act claims for you. Starting the process is daunting. You may have heard horror stories about ...

The Basics of Texas Workers’ Compensation Law

Are you a defense contractor or interpreter? Would you like to know more about Texas workers’ compensation law? The great state of Texas is a free-spirited and liberated republic. Consequently, its independent code of conduct spills over into areas such as compensation insurance for workers. Worker’s compensation is the best ...

Workers’ Compensation for Civilian Employees and Military Contractors

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 know? Workers’ ...

What Constitutes a DBA Claim?

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. And while many workers’ compensation claims are not as outwardly tragic, they can ...

Know Your DBA Eligibility: Temporary and Permanent Disability Benefits

It’s your first week abroad as a U.S. military contractor and you’re excited about traveling while making good money. But say you’re working on the plumbing and everything is going well until a pipe bursts and knocks you unconscious. What do you do now? How do you navigate an on-the-job ...

Top 5 Things You Need to Know About the Defense Base Act

Crack! That’s the sound of one of your bones breaking on the job at a U.S. military base overseas. You worry that there’s no workers’ comp as there would be if you’d been hurt on the job stateside. As it turns out, there’s no need to worry. The Defense ...

Cost Questions: Is DBA Insurance an Allowable Cost?

Defense Base Act Insurance (DBA) was enforced by the War Hazard Compensation Act and is crucial for all US government employees working overseas. The law insists that workers’ compensation benefits are available for those individuals covered and that these are delivered correctly and promptly. But is DBA Insurance an allowable cost? Read on to learn more… DBA Insurance ...

Injured in a Work Accident at a Military Base Overseas? How the DBA Protects You

Did you know that the US operates almost 800 military bases in 70 countries around the world? In addition to the military personnel who get stationed there, countless civilian workers also take jobs on military bases overseas. They sign a contract with the US government for their services, whether it’s for national ...

How to Choose a Defense Base Act Lawyer in Texas

The Defense Base Act was adopted to provide relief to civilian workers on US military bases outside the country, or on any public works or national defense contract. If you have suffered an injury in this line of work, you may be entitled to recover compensation. To secure payment, however, ...

Slip-and-Fall Injuries: What You Need To Know

According to recent statistics, slip and fall injuries account for about a million hospital visits each year. That’s 12% of all accidents involving falls, so it’s a pretty common issue that workers encounter. Still, being involved in a slip and fall case is scary, and the injuries you receive ...

5 Unique Facts About the Defense Base Act for Overseas Contractors

Work-related injuries or death occur in every profession. According to the National Safety Council, there were 4,414 preventable work-related deaths. Even one preventable death is too many. While employers strive to create a safe work environment, accidents and emergencies happen. Worker’s Compensation Benefits provide monetary help for medical and ...

What is the Zone of Special Danger in a Defense Base Act Claim?

Have you ever traveled outside of the country for work? What happens when you wind up injured in a foreign country? Does workers’ compensation apply? Defense Base Act claims arise when oversees workers get injured and need compensation. The act’s Zone of Special Danger doctrine extends the types of ...

The Key Element of Workers’ Comp: Documentation of Any Injuries

In 2017, Texas private industry employees reported 183,396 workplace injuries. That’s 2.2 claims for every 100 workers. When an employee gets injured, the priority should be to get medical assistance. Once the situation is under control, the next vital step is to document the incident. Many employees overlook this ...

What You Should Know About Texas Work Compensation Laws

In 2017, there were 2.2 non-fatal occupational injuries or illnesses per 100 full-time workers in the Texas private sector. This number is below the national average. But it still represents a significant portion of the Texas workforce. Like every state, Texas has work compensation laws. These regulate how employers ...

4 Critical Steps to Take After You’ve Been Injured at Work

Every seven seconds someone sustains an injury in the workplace. This stat, coming from the National Safety Council, illustrates how important proper workplace safety is. And yet despite increasing safety measures, workers are still injured each and every day. What should you do if it happens to you? Read ...

5 Things You Should Know About the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act

At one point in time, land-based maritime workers were not properly covered for work-related injuries. There was a grey area of shipbuilders, repairers, harbor construction workers, and more who found themselves in a Catch 22. Thankfully, along came 1927 and the introduction of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation ...

Worker’s Comp Denied? Here’s What to Do Next

Over 150 Americans are killed per day due to work-related causes. Another 3.8 million suffer from work-related injuries or diseases each year. Unfortunately, even if a working environment clearly led to an injury, some businesses are reluctant to provide workers’ compensation benefits. If you recently had your workers comp ...

Why You Need to Consult with a Houston Workers’ Comp Lawyer

Were you recently injured on the job? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, in 2014, workers’ comp insurance covered over $30 billion in medical benefits, with another $31 billion in wage loss compensation. But how exactly does workers’ comp work? Should you let your company handle matters, or ...

Hurt at Work: When to Hire A Workers’ Comp Attorney in Houston

In 2016, nearly 3 million employees in the private sector had a negative experience at their workplace where they were either injured or suffered a work-related illness. When a tragedy occurs at work, the effects can often be recurring. Not only does the employee experience physical pain, but they can experience ...