Heart Bill

Deputy Kenneth Youngblood worked in law enforcement for 26 years when he found himself facing yet another heart problem. Sadly,...

When you serve as a police officer, firefighter, or corrections officer, you face risks that most people never see. If...

In our last post, we covered the first two requirements for Florida's heart, lung, and hypertension presumption, being a covered...

Every week, our firm fields calls from firefighters, police officers, correctional officers, and probation officers asking the same question: do...

First responders in Florida face the same challenges as other people when it comes to their heart health, with an...

Both the health profession and first responders have begun to realize that stress by itself can cause health problems. Now...

At Bichler & Longo, PLLC, we understand that first responders face unique challenges on the job. Our firm is dedicated...

If you’re a Florida first responder, the Heart Bill can be one of the most powerful protections available to you....

By Paolo Longo | Bichler & Longo | June 2025 If you’re a first responder in Florida who filed a...

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