It is no secret that working overseas as a military contractor can be a stressful and hazardous job. With hazards ranging from hostile terrorists to unsafe working conditions, the risk for injury can be much greater than that at home. In addition to this heightened risk, it can be hard to know what course of action to take after an …

As a way to deal with the garbage that is produced, but has no where to go, in war zones, the U.S. military and military overseas contractors have burned solid waste in open pits called burn pits on or near military bases for years. This practice has resulted in countless burn pit injuries over the many years of their implementation.  …

The United States Armed Forces rely on government contractors to help operate military bases in many foreign overseas locations. Many contractors work in operational or administrative positions, such as food service, custodial, or facilities maintenance. Other contractors work for munitions or equipment manufacturers and work on-site at various overseas locations to maintain important military equipment. These contractors generally permit the …

For workers overseas who are working on U.S. military installations, or on behalf the Department of Defense (DOD), there are significant benefits available for those who are injured on the job. Notably, injured workers do not need to be United States citizens or residents to obtain these benefits. Medical Expenses The Defense Base Act (DBA) allows injured workers to receive …

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition caused by extremely stressful or horrific event(s).  PTSD can be caused by either personally experiencing a terrifying event or merely by witnessing one.  Examples of traumatic events could be the death of another, the threat of death, serious injury, physical abuse, or sexual assault. It should be noted that anyone who …