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How Florida’s Firefighter Cancer Law Fails on Enforcement and Justice
Florida's Firefighter Cancer Law (Florida Statute § 112.1816) was enacted to protect these heroes with a one-time $25,000 benefit, but...
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Beyond the Courtroom: Why Lawyers Give Back
Beyond the Courtroom: Why Lawyers Give Back
By Paolo Longo, Bichler & Longo, PLLC When people think of lawyers, they usually picture briefs, depositions, and courtrooms. What...
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The Hidden Flaws in Florida’s Firefighter Cancer Law You Need to Know
For Florida firefighters facing a cancer diagnosis, the physical and emotional toll is often matched by financial uncertainty and questions...
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Exposed and Underserved: Firefighter Cancer in Florida 
Beyond the immediate threats of collapsing roofs or radiant heat, a silent adversary can follow firefighters back home. Cancer has...
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Heart Health for First Responders With Dr. Steven Borzak
First responders in Florida face the same challenges as other people when it comes to their heart health, with an...
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Dr. Alex Chernobelsky and The Hidden Heart Crisis in First Responders
Both the health profession and first responders have begun to realize that stress by itself can cause health problems. Now...
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A Call for Change in PTSD Laws for First Responders
Florida’s first responders face a number of ongoing challenges when dealing with PTSD. The attorneys at Bichler & Longo, PLLC...
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How to File a Heart Bill Claim (And Why You Need To)
At Bichler & Longo, PLLC, we understand that first responders face unique challenges on the job. Our firm is dedicated...
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The Hidden Problems with Firefighter Cancer Benefits (And Why It Matters to You)
We just released Part 3 of our Shielded podcast series on cancer in the fire service and this episode may...
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What Counts as “Heart Disease” for First Responders? It’s Not as Simple as You Think.  My Conversation with Dr. David Perloff.
We just dropped a new episode of Shielded, and this one tackles a question that sounds simple but has become...
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