Law Enforcement Officer found by Judge to have work-related heart valve disease
A Law Enforcement Officer for a municipality in Polk County contracted a severe infection that settled in his heart, resulting in endocarditis. This heart disease destroyed his heart valves, and...
Firefighter severely injured on the job is awarded In Line of Duty Disability Benefits
A Firefighter in South Florida was severely injured when he was involved in a work-related motor vehicle accident while on duty. In addition to maximizing his workers’ compensation benefits, we...
Correctional Officer awarded Service Incurred Disability Benefits for work-related Heart Disease
A Correctional Officer for the State of Florida was awarded an In Line of Duty Disability Pension under the Florida Retirement System (FRS) as a result of severe heart disease...
Firefighter awarded lost wages, medical care and reimbursements for wrongfully denied work-related back injury
A South Florida Firefighter sustained countless low back injuries over the course of his career. His last injury resulted in an emergent need for surgery. The Employer denied the claim...
Correctional Officer award impairment benefits for work-related hypertension
A Correctional Officer for the State of Florida had compensable, work-related hypertension under the Heart Bill found in Section 112.18(1), Florida Statutes. However, the State provided cardiologist decided that he...
Warehouse employee injured on the job awarded disability benefits
A warehouse worker for a large retail chain was severely injured in a forklift accident. After maximizing her benefits, payments and ultimate settlement under workers’ compensation, we submitted an application...