Did you know the Defense Base Act has protected international workers since 1941? Understanding permanent disability settlement amounts is at the core of taking advantage of this act’s worker protections. These settlements can be life-changing for those injured...
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...
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...
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...
War veterans and civilian contractors often face long-term health consequences, with over 1.8 million veterans officially recognized as having some form of disability due to the wars (source: Watson Institute). For a burn victim, the situation...
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...
