Nov 1, 2024 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
When you’re injured on the job, the last thing you need is financial stress on top of your recovery. That’s where workers’ compensation comes in. This crucial safety net aims to protect employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. But...
Oct 19, 2024 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
As a civilian working near military operations, whether it’s based in the United States, or abroad, there is always great risk involved. This is why the Defense Base Act exists, to protect brave American civilians who become injured during their...
Oct 5, 2024 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
Every year, a significant number of civilian contractors are injured while working on military bases worldwide, with many facing devastating outcomes like limb loss. For these individuals, understanding their rights and the potential for loss of limb payment under...
Sep 6, 2024 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury, Wrongful Death
According to OSHA, workplace injuries and illnesses nationwide dropped from 10.9 to 2.7 per 100 workers over the past five decades. Despite this significant decline in domestic workplace injuries, millions of civilians working abroad on U.S. military bases or...
Aug 9, 2024 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
Are you a soldier who suffered from an above-knee amputation from combat injuries? The Defense Base Act (DBA) coverage is designed to help you. But what do you need to know about this act, how to apply, and how to navigate the legal details? Today we’re taking a...
Aug 2, 2024 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
While civilian worker compensation slightly increased (4.2%) this year, work-related injuries remain a major concern, especially for high-risk jobs. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a serious consequence of workplace accidents, leaving victims with long-term health...
