On behalf of Brewster Law Firm LLC | May 20, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of Brewster Law Firm LLC | May 20, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of Brewster Law Firm LLC | May 20, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of Brewster Law Firm LLC | May 18, 2020 | Defense Base Act
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...
On behalf of Brewster Law Firm LLC | May 18, 2020 | Defense Base Act
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...
On behalf of Brewster Law Firm LLC | May 18, 2020 | Defense Base Act
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...
On behalf of Brewster Law Firm LLC | Apr 21, 2020 | Defense Base Act
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...
On behalf of Brewster Law Firm LLC | Apr 13, 2020 | Defense Base Act
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...
On behalf of Brewster Law Firm LLC | Feb 25, 2020 | Defense Base Act
College and a family can wait. You still have exotic places to visit and a global career to build before settling back down in Louisiana to raise kids and punch that 9-to-5 clock. You signed a contract to work at a U.S. Army base in the Middle East or for the...
On behalf of Brewster Law Firm LLC | Jan 30, 2019 | Defense Base Act
Working in any industry comes with certain risks for injury — there’s no way around it. The difference from industry to industry is often the severity of common injuries, how long it takes to recover from them and what lasting effects sufferers could...
