Defense Base Act Attorney Bill Turley Gives You an Insider's view: the Brutal, Frank Truth About the Defense Base Act - aka Defense Base Act Lawyer Straight Talk

Defense Base Act Lawyer Straight Talk
"No B.S. No lawyer talk, no double talk. Just old fashioned, unsweetened, unvarnished truth."
Defense Base Act Attorney - Bill Turley

An insider's view of the Defense Base Act

You can search the Internet and you aren't going to find what I 'm telling you anywhere else. I give you an insider's view of the Defense Base Act and the way DBA insurance companies deny claims.  Since I'm asking you to be truthful about everything, I'll be just as truthful with you.

I give you no B.S. candid, straight-up legal advice.  The exact same way that I want it when I seek out legal advice. If you are wanting someone to tell you things are going great, when you need to be putting your efforts into fixing your situation, you are frankly in the wrong place. 

My job is to give you the facts of life. As they say, the good, the bad and the ugly. I'm not telling you that any of what the DBA insurance companies do is fair.

This isn't about fair. This is about you doing everything in you need to in order to win.  You have to play by the rules. Even when the other side doesn't. As I explain, you have to be honest and truthful. Even when they lie about you. In fact, especially when they lie about you. 

So, if you want an insider's view of how the DBA insurance company is going to try and beat you in court and what you need to to do in order to not fall for the insurance company's tricks and traps, then pull up a chair, and stay awhile. I know it's eye-opening and not too pleasant to hear. But, just like medicine that tastes awful, it's what you are going to need in order to win your DBA case. 

Private contractors / Overseas civilian contractors and the Defense Base Act

Private contractors have deployed extensively around the world in the past decade, supporting U.S. and allied forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as assisting foreign governments, nongovernmental organizations and private businesses. Duties of contractors have included base support and maintenance, logistical supports, transportation, intelligence, communications, construction and security services.

Although contractors are not supposed to engage in offensive combat (which has not always been the case, to be frank (but confidential), private may be exposed to such stressors as gunfire, improvised explosive devices, mortars, rockets, suicide bombers, IED’s,  serious injury, kidnappings, the deaths of fellow personnel and the psychological aftermath of killing.

Since before the U.S. and allied forces entered Iraq, we have been helping overseas civilian contractors successfully resolve their Defense Base Act cases. 

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and working in a war zone - PTSD and Overseas Civilian Contractors/ Private Contractors

If you've worked overseas as a civilian contractor you may have been exposed to some stressful events or even downright horrible events. That is the reality of working in a war zone. Truth be told, there are thousands of folks just like you that have suffered Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to being in-theater. 

You are entitled to medical treatment and weekly compensation benefits it you have PTSD due to working overseas as a overseas civilian contractor. With proper medical treatment you can get to a better place. And, you can even get a lump-sum settlement for your PTSD case. 

I suggest that you check out this article on PTSD and Defense Base Act claims.  In addition, I cover PTSD in depth in my book - Win Your Defense Base Act Case. 

You have to be honest about everything

What most folks don't realize about winning a Defense Base Act court case - - and that is what a DBA case is, a court case - - is it's usually the little stuff that adds up to you losing your case. The DBA insurance adjuster and their shark lawyers are trying to poke holes in your case. They do it by destroying your credibility on one seemingly small issue after another. And, worse yet, sometimes it's on big issues. 

You need to understand that they are going to look for and create reasons to attack your character. They do it to everyone. Although it's very personal to you, it isn't to them. They attack everyone's character because they don't want to pay you the money benefits that you deserve under the law. 

This is why you need to be painfully honest about every part of your case. It really is the small details that will lose your case. This is why you need to be doing everything you can to protect  your credibility. Because the DBA insurance companies are really good at tricks and traps that are designed to destroy your credibility. 

What am I talking about?

The most important thing that determines whether you win or lose your DBA case is your credibility. When you bring a court case, nothing is more important than whether the Judge believes you or not. 

Nothing else is even close. You have to be ready to win your case with the truth. You have to be truthful about everything.

The DBA insurance company lawyers and adjusters are trained to take advantage of you. Good, well-meaning, honest folks with legitimate claims fall for their tricks and traps every day. Know this: at every step the DBA insurance company is looking for reasons and excuses to deny your claim. Don't think for a minute that just because you have a legitimate injury and a legitimate case that they are going to treat you any different.

How do I know? I have been representing folks like you for a long, long time.  I've had one of the top three largest  DBA law firms in the world that represents injured civilian contractors. 

Because folks keep right on falling for the insurance company adjusters and DBA lawyers tricks and traps I wrote the book Win Your Defense Base Act Case: The Ultimate Straight Talk Roadmap to The Medical Treatment and Money You and Your Family Deserve.

You can request your free copy here.

Win Your Defense Base Act Case will help keep you from falling for the tricks and traps that the insurance company is going to try to use to derail your case.  I guarantee it.

I suggest that you read my book BEFORE you fill out any forms, sign any insurance company releases, talk to the adjuster (and make sure you read this article before you get on the telephone with the DBA insurance company), give a written or recorded statement or even hire a Defense Base Act attorney. My office will UPS you a free copy overnight.

If you think that you have to take any of these important steps before reading my book I recommend that you resist the urge and read my book first. I guarantee that my book will help keep you from ruining your case.

Be sure to check out all of the 5 Star Reviews my book has received from overseas contractors on Amazon.com. Folks like you who wanted to research their case.

This Advice Is So Important That It Is Worth Emphasizing:

Under no circumstances should you fill out any forms, sign any releases, give any statements, talk to the adjuster or hire a Defense Base Act lawyer until you read my book. You will be so glad that you waited until you got my book. I talk to folks just like you every day that tell me that they just wished that they had read my book first.

This is a real book that you can buy on Amazon.com. Or, you can get a free copy by filling out the form right here on this website. My book is the best thing that is going to help you win your case. I guarantee that nothing else even comes close.

I tell you this because every week I talk to folks that tell me that they wish they had gotten my book BEFORE they either made the mistakes that I tell them about in the book or they hired the wrong lawyer. (I am not suggesting that my law firm is the only law firm you should hire. But in the book I teach you how to choose the right lawyer for you and your case).

I wrote this book for three reasons. First, because it sucks seeing good folks tank their case even before they hire a lawyer. Second, I compiled all this information to help my clients win their case. Third, I wrote this book because I feel duty-bound. Good folks have been seriously injured or killed defending my family’s freedom.

I strongly suggest that you order a free copy of my book. In the meantime, I suggest that you use this website to research your rights BEFORE talking to the adjuster, filling out any forms, or signing away your legal rights.

This website includes information on dealing with DBA adjusters, company doctors, returning to work, recorded statements, hiring the best Defense Base Act lawyer, third party cases, employer traps, getting the DBA benefits which you are entitled under Defense Base Act Injury Law and much more.

You don't have to believe me - check out all the 5 STAR reviews on amazon.com from folks just like you

I tell folks that they shouldn't believe what people say about themselves, unless they know them, of course.  Well, I am not going to ask you to believe that our book Win Your Defense Base Act Case is a great book. Instead, you should check out all the 5 STAR reviews of the book on amazon.com. There are dozens of 5 STAR reviews from folks just like you.  Here is an example of one of the 5 STAR reviews on amazon.com:

If you work or plan on working as a contractor overseas, then make it your mission to obtain a copy of Mr. Turley’s (author) book, called “Win Your Defense Base Act Case,” and keep it on you at all times – because you will need it!
Just like its title and description point out and promise, this book truly is a “roadmap” to you winning your DBA case and receiving well-deserved medical treatment as well as money for lost wages.
By speaking directly to you in an understandable manner, Mr. Turley becomes your personal guide through his book. He (Mr. Turley) prepares you step by step on how to deal with the insurance company and how to proceed with your DBA case in order to win.

Here is another 5 STAR review on amazon.com:

Folks, if you have a Defense Base Act case, you need to get a copy of this book ASAP! It doesn't matter if you are just starting your case, or are in the middle of it, get this book now. There are many topics covered in detail that I did not know about, that my (previous) attorney did not seem to know about, and that are very difficult to understand via Google searches. Read this book from cover to cover and you will be empowered with a great amount of knowledge. During your case, this could be one of the most important purchases you make.

As you know, as an overseas civilian contractor you are exposed to unique dangers and hazards. Many of you risk your lives on a daily basis. The law is supposed to provide injured civilian contractors workers' compensation benefits. What most folks don't realize is the battle you are in after you suffer a serious injury.

I strongly recommend that you do as much research as possible before you talk to the insurance adjuster or even hire a lawyer. Knowledge is power. This website provides you with the power you are going to need to win your case.

Be sure to check out all of our great free articles before you take any important steps with your case.

Here Are Some of the Topics My Articles Cover:

• What Forms You Need For Your DBA Case
• Can I Chose My Own Doctor for a DBA Case?
• Employment Activities Covered Under the DBA
• Scheduled and Unscheduled Permanent Disability Under the DBA.
• The Defense Base Act Zone of Special Danger: DBA Injuries Sustained During Recreational Activities and/or When You Are Not Actually Working
• What evidence you need to win your DBA case
• What you should know about settling your Defense Base Act case

If you only read one thing, this has to be it: 10 Essential Defense Base Act Tips.

How to Research Your Case Right Now

By visiting our Defense Base Act Library

By visiting our Defense Base Act Resources

"I'll tell you what the public likes more than anything, It's the most rare commodity in the world - honesty." Merle Haggard (the pride of Bakersfield)

What Sets Our Defense Base Act Practice Apart?

1.     Awarded Super Lawyer 2011 - 2019
2.     Highest Avvo.com Rating
3.     New York Times Top Attorney
4.     Chosen Top 10 Lawyer San Diego
5.     Elected President of Consumer Attorneys
6.     Invited Speaker—Seminar – Defense Base Act—Regularly asked to teach lawyers how to practice law
7.     Chosen Trial Master by Consumer Attorneys
8.    Awarded Best Lawyers
9.    Regularly asked to testify before the California State Senate and California Assembly
10.    Tapped by United States Commerce Committee to help write worker legislation
11.    Wrote the 5 Star Book Win Your Defense Base Act Case book
12.    One of the top two largest DBA law firms that represents seriously injured overseas civilian contractors

A Tad About Me and My Firm

My firm has been one the top two largest Defense Base Act law firms in the world that represents seriously injured overseas civilian contractors.  I wrote the highly acclaimed book - Win Your Defense Base Act Case.

Believe it or not, I am known for being a straight-up and honest lawyer. I preach like a mantra the need to tell the truth and win your DBA case with the truth.

My firm is based in San Diego, California. The DBA is an extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The DBA actually falls under what is called Maritime Law. You will see that almost all of the best Defense Base Act lawyers were first Longshore lawyers.

San Diego has the largest shipyard on the west coast. All of the shipyard workers, longshoreman and harbor workers fall under the Longshore Act.

I started representing shipyard workers and longshoreman in the 1980's. So when civilian contractors started coming home from Afghanistan and Iraq with serious injuries, it was a natural that they were referred to my office.

You probably realize we have a large Special Forces and ex-military contingent here in San Diego. They were heavily recruited by the civilian contractor companies since the very beginning of the Iraq war and Afghanistan war. And many linguists are from San Diego and Southern California. So when civilian contractors started coming home from Afghanistan and Iraq with serious injuries, it was a natural that they were referred to my office.

Today my law firm is the biggest DBA law firm on the west coast and one of the top three largest claimant DBA law firms in the world.

Winning with the TRUTH

You will hear me repeat it again and again: Always tell the truth. When you have a court case and you are asking for money - nothing is more important than your credibility. If you tell the truth, your chances of winning go up hugely. It's all about winning. No one likes to get lied to - - neither do you. Neither does the Judge in your case. You MUST win your case with the truth. The truth is such powerful stuff. You must trust the truth will win your case. If the Judge believes you then you have a much greater chance of winning your case. You can't exaggerate or fib about anything. If you do - you are setting yourself up to lose.

It's All About Your Health

First and foremost, nothing is more important than your health. You need the best medical care possible. Getting the best medical care possible has to be your number one concern.

Make Sure Your Doctor Knows What It's Really Like To Work In-Theater

Most stateside doctors have no idea about what it means to go outside the wire. Most doctors don’t know what wearing full kit is or what it takes to work in a war zone. They have no idea about having to put on body armor and run for a shelter in the middle of the night.

Before your doctor concludes you are able to return to your overseas employment, they need to know the realities of what it takes to work in Iraq or Afghanistan. They need to know the reality of being in-theater.

Your next step?

Order your free copy of the 5 Star Rated book - Win Your Defense Base Act Case. It is the best investment you are going to make with your DBA case.  We recommend you read the book before you make one of the common mistakes that will tank your case. We recommend you read the book before you sign any forms, give any statements, talk to the adjuster or even hire a lawyer for your DBA case.  And if you have done any (or all of these things); you will still hugely benefit from getting and reading the book.

Need help right now?

Either fill out the contact form on this website or call us at: 619-304-1000.

We represent overseas civilian contractors from all over the world

As one of the two largest Defense Base Act law firms that represents seriously injured overseas civilian contractors, we represent people that are injured all over the world and people that are from all over the world.