Providing Caring, Tenacious Advocacy In First Responder Injury Cases
First responders perform a wide range of critical, irreplaceable services for our community. If you suffer injuries while performing such duties in Spokane or the surrounding area, you deserve an attorney dedicated to serving you. Put my firm, We Care Legal, PLLC, in your corner. I am Drew D. Dalton, a skilled Washington first responder injury lawyer with 16 years of legal experience. I understand your unique needs when it comes to workers’ compensation claims and am ready to seek full benefits for you.
Common Health Hazards For First Responders
Firefighters, police officers and EMTs face numerous safety risks in their lines of work, including:
- Injuries from accidents and physical confrontations
- Burns from exposure to flames and hot surfaces
- Smoke inhalation and respiratory problems
- Infectious disease exposure
- Exposure to harmful substances such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health conditions
- Hearing loss from exposure to loud noises
- Car accidents
- Heat stress and dehydration
Turn to me for the strong legal backing you need if you experience such harm on the job.
Can You Get Workers’ Compensation If You’re Hurt At Work?
Yes, EMT, firefighter and police officer injuries and illnesses generally qualify for workers’ compensation in Washington as long as they are work-related.
There can be difficulties in proving occupational diseases are work-related. However, Washington state law helps with this by creating a presumption that certain conditions are job-related for first responders:
- For firefighters and EMTs: Respiratory diseases and certain cancers.
- For all first responders: Heart problems, certain infectious diseases and PTSD not linked to a single event.
While such presumptions can be challenged, but they can be a huge help for those seeking relief.
Whether you are pursuing workers’ compensation for a firefighter injury or police officer occupational disease, I am here to walk you through the process and protect your rights at every step.
Get Dependable Support From A Skilled First Responder Injury Lawyer
Discover how I can help you seek the benefits you need for a first responder injury. Call me at 509-537-0388 or contact me online to set up a free consultation.