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LEGAL CORNER

By Richard Elder

CSFA Recommended Attorney What Firefighters Should Know About “Stress” Claims OVERVIEW This article contains summary information to help members of fire service deal with State + workers’ compensation and disability retirement due to emotional disability. I cannot help avoid or cure emotional disability, but I can provide you with basic information to deal with the legal systems which address compensation for such disability. No one should pursue any legal claim without serious consideration. Psychiatric claims have unique problems and unique laws.

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