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Defense Base Act insurance is a must
When an employer is required to have coverage under the Defense Base Act, there are harsh penalties if they fail to secure appropriate coverage in case an employee suffers an injury. It’s possible that some might be approved to be self-insured, but even this is...
If you’re hurt on an oil platform, you can seek compensation
When you hit your head while working on the oil rig, you didn’t think too much of it. Initially, you were a little dizzy, but you got up and kept going on with work. Around 20 to 30 minutes later, the headache you’d developed kept getting worse. It was becoming...
What injuries are covered under LHWCA?
Maritime work is extremely physical and can put employees in hazardous situations. Because of this, the government has created laws that require workers' compensation for these workers, a protection in case anything harmful may occur. The Longshore and Harbor Workers’...
Back injuries in construction work on defense bases
When you tell your family you have a construction job on an overseas military base, what images flash through their mind? Do they worry you might be blown up, or come under enemy fire? If you get injured or die working in construction on a defense base, it is likely...
Fell while working? This is a good time to seek compensation
When you’re working in a shipyard, one of the risks you could face is falling. The ship itself may be under repair, and the workplace could constantly be changing. It’s important that you are aware of your surroundings and cautious, but even if you are, a fall is...
Can you claim for hearing loss from working on ships?
22 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels in their workplace each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Many of these are ship workers. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends...
What “occupational diseases” are covered by LHWCA?
As a maritime employee, you’re probably aware of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), which is a federal law providing invaluable coverage to workers in your oftentimes hazardous career line. The act provides a process for you to make your claim...
Breaking down the Defense Base Act
The opportunity to work and live in another country may seem very exciting. Not only do you get to travel, but you can experience all that another culture has to offer. What may not come to mind, however, is what happens if you sustain an injury on the job while you...
Construction workers and the Defense Base Act
Construction workers face many different hazards while performing their job duties, from dangerous machinery to heights and inclement weather. However, those who work for the US military, especially if their job duties take them overseas, are especially likely to...
Are you covered by the Defense Base Act?
Working overseas presents you with many unique opportunities to develop your skills and contribute to an objective that will benefit lots of people. One of your top priorities is to stay safe and to return home with your health and well-being intact. If you do...