Jan 22, 2021 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp
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...
Nov 19, 2020 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
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...
Apr 7, 2020 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp
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...
Feb 14, 2020 | Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
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...
Jan 21, 2020 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp
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...
Sep 14, 2019 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp
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...
