The Defense Base Act and why it comes under the Longshore and Harbor Workers Comp Act
The history of the Defense Base Act is not only important to all of us who practice this specialized area of the law, but should be understand by the men and women who are affected by this law – those who work for defense base contractors or the U.S. Government
Employers Attempting To Keep Workers’ Injuries Quiet
Injuries in the workplace are common. That is why worker’s compensation exists, and when everyone cooperates, the system can be a lifesaver. However, as Mother Jones recently reported, many large retailers are attempting to keep the lid on workplace injuries, and that is a major problem. In fact, the Obama
Wage Loss & Medical Benefits Under The Defense Base Act
If you or a loved one was injured while working overseas, the Defense Base Act is most likely your support for receiving some sort of compensation. When employers or insurance companies try to deny you your rightful compensation, the Defense Base Act is supposed to ensure that you get what
Defense Base Act is ‘Exclusive Remedy’ For Injured Government Contractors
When you or a loved one is injured while working for the government overseas, the Defense Base Act is your protection. Employers and insurance companies may attempt to delay or deny you benefits, and that is simply unacceptable. You have worked too hard, and sacrificed too much to be ignored
PTSD and the Defense Base Act
Working for your country overseas can be a very stressful and difficult experience. Even if you end up having a successful tour, chances are you will have still gone through a lot during the process. However, those who aren’t as fortunate to escape unscathed have it even tougher. Many people
Defense Base Act Clients
Currently, you may not know much about the Defense Base Act. However, if you or a loved one is injured while working for the government overseas, you will become familiar with it very quickly. Though the Defense Base Act is your protection, it contains many complexities and gray areas. If
Why is My Defense Base Act Case Taking So Long?
At Kenneth G. Franconero, PLLC, we are often asked by our DBA clients, why it takes so long to obtain medical treatment and wage loss checks. First and foremost, a claim will start out by establishing a relationship between the claimant and the adjuster. The adjuster does an preliminary investigation of
Special Tens Unit to Help Veterans and Military Contractors with PTSD
Great news for those with long-term chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. According to the LiveScience blog and NeuroSigma Technologies websites, Trigeminal Nerve Stipulation, (“TNS”) a form of TENS unit which targets brain function, has been proven to help people with long term PTSD. This treatment is gaining ground, and soon