Defense Base Act

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

Many people recognize that when military members are injured or killed while serving their country, there are protections in place to ensure that they are compensated for their hardships. However, some people wonder what happens to those who are hurt or killed while...

The construction industry is notorious for having many unique hazards that require careful mitigation to safely work around. Companies that fail to provide adequate training and experience to their employees may unknowingly increase the chances of injury to one or...

Most employed people have the ability to claim workers' compensation if they are hurt at work. For people who work for the federal government, in maritime positions or other capacities may be covered by special forms of workers' compensation. The Longshore and Harbor...

A federal judge awarded compensation to a former contractor who worked on a U.S. military base in Iraq in 2004 and 2005. A life-long nonsmoker who was healthy before her Iraq assignment, the woman returned with severe lung problems. Her health issues are associated...

If you work on a U.S. government project abroad, you’ve heard of the Defense Base Act, which is a federal workers’ compensation program. It provides medical, disability and death benefits to civilian employees working outside the U.S. on a military base or under...