Jun 20, 2025 | Defense Base Act, PTSD, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
According to the National Center for PTSD, approximately 15% of veterans will experience PTSD at some point in their lives. Do you know that civilian contractors working for the benefit of the government may also experience similar feelings of distress? PTSD...
Jun 6, 2025 | Defense Base Act, Jones Act Lawyer, Maritime Law, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
What happens if you’re injured while working on a ship or offshore vessel? Many maritime workers aren’t sure what legal protections apply after an accident. That’s where Jones Act claims come in. These claims allow seamen to seek...
Apr 4, 2025 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 2.8 million workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in the private sector in 2023. That’s roughly 2.7 cases per 100 full-time workers. While we hope you’re not one of these statistics, accidents...
Mar 18, 2025 | Defense Base Act, PTSD, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
The U.S. Department of Defense reports that the 2024 fiscal defense spending bill approved an increase in family separation allowance to $400 monthly. The increase acknowledges the hardships faced by both military personnel and contractors working away from their...
Mar 4, 2025 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
According to Law.com, more than 200,000 Americans are protected by the Defense Base Act. The DBA, a crucial component of base law, offers essential protections for American workers. So let’s take a look at the complexities of defense base settlements, with...
Feb 4, 2025 | Defense Base Act, Workplace Injury
According to the Department of Labor, under the Defense Base Act (DBA), compensation for permanent partial disability is calculated as two-thirds of the loss of wage-earning capacity. The DBA provides essential insurance coverage for civilian employees working...
