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The DBA and Traumatic Brain Injury

"From IED's/ roadside bombs to shrapnel to auto accidents - - DBA workers suffer traumatic brain injuries at an alarming rate. Once home, these DBA workers and their families oftentimes have to fight for the most basic of brain injury medical care from the DBA insurance company. If this has happened to you or a family member, you are probably concerned about the future. Call us, we can help you get your life back." DBA Attorney Bill Turley

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Defense Base Act and Brain Injuries

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Traumatic Brain Injury

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be classified as mild if loss of consciousness and/or confusion and disorientation is shorter than 30 minutes. While MRI and CAT scans are often normal, the individual has cognitive problems such as headache, difficulty thinking, memory problems, attention deficits, mood swings and frustration. These injuries are commonly overlooked. Even though this type of TBI is called "mild", the effect on the family and the injured person can be devastating.

Those suffering MTBI typically evidence a range of impairments and levels of disability that in the long run, are often poorly associated with injury severity. Few neurological disorders are as prevalent as MTBI, which has an estimated incidents of 350,000 new cases each year and according to the National Center of Health Statistics, approximately 85% of all traumatic brain injuries are classified as mild.

Traumatic brain injuries are usually caused by a bump or blow to the head. These injuries sometimes are called "concussions" or "traumatic brain injuries" (TBI) and can range from mild to severe.


The signs and symptoms of a mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) may include:

1. A brief period of unconsciousness
2. Amnesia for events immediately before and after the injury
3. Memory or concentration problems
4. Confusion
5. Dizziness or loss of balance
6. Headache
7. Mood changes
8. Sensory problems, such as blurred vision, ringing in the ears or a bad taste in the mouth


Defense Base Act Workers and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Again, don't be confused with the word "mild." It is anything but mild to those with a serious brain injury. Many DBA workers have suffered brain injuries. Many occur from IED's. Others from shrapnel and the like. While others suffere brain injuries from automobile accidents.

Under the Longshore Act (the DBA is an extension of the Longshroe Act); brain injuries are called unscheduled injuries. Meaning, there is no "scheduled" amount of compensation if you have a brain injury.

Instead, compensation for brain injuries is based upon a wage loss concept. Meaning, that once you prove you are unable to return to your usual and customary employment, the burden shifts to the DBA insurance company to prove that you are able to perform specific jobs with you brain injury.


DBA Insurance Company's Routinely Deny Brain Injury Treatment

You will see that getting treatment for a traumtic brain injury from a DBA insurance company is not always easy. You will need to be ready to fight to get the full treatment you or your family member deserve including:

- Neurologists
- Neuropsychologists
- Rehabilitation Services
- Attendant Care


Research Your Defense Base Act Case

This is the more comprehensive Defense Base Act website. Many DBA workers use or website as a resource. Use our website to research your Defense Base Act case.


America's Leading DBA Attorneys

No one expects to be injured on the job, but when it happens, obtaining quality medical care and proper benefits is your number one concern. Leading Defense Base Act attorney, Bill Turley, has aggressively represented 1000's of injured workers, securing the quality medical care and the financial benefits they were entitled to. He can help you too.


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The San Diego, California personal injury law firm of The Turley Law Firm serves clients across  Southern California area. We give you straight talk about your legal options. We have handled cases from San Diego to Imperial Beach to Oceanside to Escondido to El Cajon, everywhere in between, such as: Alpine, Camp Pendleton, Cardiff, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado,  Del Mar, Eastlake, Encinitas, La Mesa, La Costa, La Jolla, Lakeside, Lemon Grove, Mission Bay, NAS San Diego, National City, Naval Station San Diego, North Island, North County, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Port of San Diego, Poway, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, San Diego Harbor, Santee, Solana Beach, South Bay, Spring Valley, Vista.

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