by Michael Coupland | Jun 10, 2019 | First Responders, Florida First responders law, PTSD, PTSD law
Following the horrific tragedies at Orlando’s Pulse Nightclub and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Florida legislature approved legislation to provide workers’ compensation coverage to First Responders who suffer from work-related posttraumatic stress disorder...
by Michael Coupland | Mar 11, 2019 | First Responders, Florida First responders law, PTSD
They Get by With a Little Help from Their Friends: First Responders and PTSD Part 1 Social isolation is one of the classic symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It’s not necessarily that those affected have no interest in engaging in their normal...
by Michael Coupland | Oct 8, 2018 | First Responders, Florida First responders law, PTSD, PTSD law, Workers' Compensation
How to interpret Florida PTSD Law SB-376 Florida PTSD Law Kicks into High Gear Credit is due to Florida’s Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal! With the state’s new law expanding benefits to first responders who have work-related Posttraumatic Stress...