Let’s talk about the use of attack logs in Defense Base Act claims. These incredibly helpful logs, which many contracting companies maintain in the regular course and scope of business, are directly relevant to the existence of working conditions which could have caused or contributed to a DBA claimant’s injury. Yet, some insurance carriers often try to hide this discoverable information. Some have even claimed that they “have no records of attacks relating to Claimant or Employer’s property” even though they have attack logs (and more) in their possession. That’s a lie. So, I am going take the mystery out of attack logs. I am going to explain what they are, why they are relevant, what insurance carriers use them for, how the Office of Administrative Law Judges have responded to motions to compel, and how it prejudices a claimant when an insurance carrier hides relevant information. Finally, I willRead more