A former military contractor who was seriously hurt near Tel Aviv is now fighting to obtain needed cash benefits from his insurance company, while he struggles to recover from his injuries. The now 50-year-old Willie Myers spent years in Afghanistan and Iraq; many of his assignments involved protection details for visiting dignitaries like Condoleezza Rice, John Kerry, Barack Obama, and …
U.S. Troops Move Into Philippines
A new accord between the United States and its erstwhile colonial possession may place American forces less than 190 miles from the hotly-disputed, and perhaps aptly named, Mischief Islands in the South China Sea, raising the issue of compensation for injured contractors in this area. In the 1990s, China and the Philippines almost came to blows over this island group, …
Back to Basics: Tips For Filing a DBA Claim
Most homicide detectives would agree that the first 48 hours are critical to the investigation. Even though the trial may not take place for months or even years after the fact, many murder cases are won or lost during this initial time window. A Defense Base Act claim is very much the same. Many injured Afghanistan and Iraq contractors have …
Technology and Brain Injury Diagnosis
Researchers hope that, in addition to making video games more realistic, virtual reality (VR) technology may soon be able to help doctors diagnose brain injuries that contractors suffer in Iraq. The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a head-mounted eye tracking device from SyncThink, a Boston-headquartered engineering firm. The EYE-SYNC uses virtual reality technology to measure and record impaired eye …
Job Tips for Private Contractors Working Overseas
Whether you are attracted to populated areas like Japan and Italy, isolated places like Diego Garcia and Kwajalein, or hot spots like Iraq or Afghanistan, there are a number of things to consider before you pack your bags. First and foremost, there is the matter of actually finding a job. Start by asking your current employer if there are any …