Working as a military or government contractor requires great bravery and self-sacrifice as men and women leave their homes and families to serve our country. While employed, overseas contractors often experience traumatic events, including violence, injuries, and the loss of
If you or someone you know is harmed by the negligence of a nurse, doctor, or medical personnel, it’s time to speak with an expert Florida medical malpractice lawyer. Medical malpractice is not something you can fight alone — the
A case of medical malpractice can cause much hardship for you and your family. Whether you or a loved one has been wronged, the next question is what you can and should do next. Do you need to sue the
Medical malpractice lawsuits are a grave matter, and as such, they tend to involve very high stakes. The payouts for medical injury lawsuits in Florida are normally very high, reaching over a million dollars in extreme cases. As such, defendants will do
Doctors and nurses have a responsibility to take care of their patients. Unfortunately, when these healthcare professionals fail in their duties, the consequences can be dire. Expensive medical bills, injuries, and emotional turmoil are just a few of the consequences
If you have been injured by the negligence of doctors, hospitals, or other medical professionals, you may have a claim for medical malpractice. State law creates a right to civil relief for harmful deviations from standard medical care, but the
If you have suffered injuries receiving treatment from a healthcare provider, you may be able to sue for medical malpractice. Possible defendants can include doctors, nurses, technicians, and specialists. A Florida court may hear your case if one of these
If you accept work overseas on a military base or through a government contract, your employer must provide workers’ compensation benefits. While no civilian contractor anticipates a terrorist attack or plane strike, the War Hazards Compensation Act does anticipate such
The Defense Base Act (“the Act”) is a law that extends the Longshore Act. The Act ensures workers’ compensation benefits for civilian contractors working at military bases outside the United States. When you go to work overseas, you don’t usually
It’s no secret that serving in the United States military comes with inherent dangers. But what most civilians don’t realize is that many of these dangers are not necessarily combat-related. Veterans and military contractors, on the other hand, are all
It’s no secret that there are a number of risks of serving in the military. However, not all such risks are necessarily combat-related. In recent years, there has been an increased emphasis placed on researching and understanding the potential impacts
Did you work overseas as a civilian contractor? You may have faced many of the same hazards as service members. But when you returned home, you did not get the benefit of VA care and disability benefits. Instead, if you sustained an
If you’re suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to incidents you endured while serving overseas for the United States, know that you are not alone. PTSD is a severe psychiatric disorder that affects approximately 3.5% of U.S. adults each
If you were a civilian contractor working on a U.S. military base in Iraq, you may have been exposed to burn pits. The chemicals released by these burn pits are known to cause several short-term and long-term health problems. Whether
Working as a U.S. government contractor anywhere in the world comes with serious challenges. Without warning, you may find yourself in the midst of armed conflict, acts of war, or terrorism. If you’ve worked in Kuwait or Afghanistan, you know
If you’ve worked in a combat zone or other “hot spot” around the world, you may have been exposed to images that will stick with you for life. Without warning, you may suddenly feel your heart racing as you recall
Gallagher Bassett Defense Base Act Claims It is unfortunately common for injured workers to experience delays and denials when dealing with Gallagher Bassett. This insurance claims services provider continues to be one of the largest third-party administrators (TPA) in the
When you buy something, you trust that it’s safe and reliable. Most of the time, the products you buy do their job. But sometimes, products fail. Whether a defect is due to a defective design or poor manufacturing, bad products
Few things in life are as difficult and as trying as losing a loved one. When the wrongful behavior of another causes the death of someone close, it’s not unreasonable to seek just compensation. However, it is difficult to understand
Millions of Americans love taking cruise vacations each year. Whether you’re headed to the Caribbean for some sun and sand or you’re seeing the northern lights dancing over the North Sea, cruising is the vacation of a lifetime. But what
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