To conclude our series on the Federal Bureau of Investigation, we’ll look at some common ways an FBI employee can get injured during work. FBI employees often engage in dangerous work, particularly their work environments and dealing with people of special investigation. The nature of their job puts them at a significant risk for intentional violent injuries. Below are a few clients we have helped/are helping.
Investigative Specialist
A person in this position uses a variety of equipment and must infiltrate businesses or homes without being detected. They must follow subjects unnoticed, collect and disseminate intelligence, organize surveillance teams, and offer advice to Special Agents.
This particular client is part of FBI’s elite Special Surveillance Group. This group is tasked with conducting physical surveillance of FBI targets of investigations. His conditions include:
- Cauda Equina Syndrome—an extreme version of never compression or inflammation in the lower part of the spinal canal, and considered a surgical emergency if left untreated because it can lead to permanent loss of bowel and bladder control and paralysis of the legs.
- Neurogenic bladder and bowel
- Severe lumber Disc Degeneration
- Spinal stenosis
- Dysesthesias in the right foot—an abnormal sensation caused by lesions of the nervous system (peripheral or central) and involves sensations such as burning, wetness, itching, electric shock, and pins and needles.
Due to these conditions, he is no longer able to stand, sit, or walk for more than 10 minutes without severe pain, numbness, or weakness. He loses his balance. He is unable to climb more than 15 steps. Applying self-defense and driving techniques is near impossible. He is also unable to “run from a hazardous situation”.
Operational Support Technician
FBI employees in this position perform data analysis on phone records, maintain case documents, conduct physical surveillance related to national security and criminal investigations, and help Special Agents and Intelligence Analysts.
This person is suffering from cervical herniated discs, bulging lumbar discs, Fibromyalgia, generalized anxiety, and thyroid disease. Because of these conditions, she is no longer able to carry heavy items, limited to desk work such as typing, however, she is unable to sit for prolonged periods of times, including while driving.
Special Agent
This persons’ job is to investigate crimes and enforce laws, interview suspects, participate in raids, arrests, search warrants, and other dangerous activity. They are likely involved in investigations of large scale criminal activities such as organized crime, drug trafficking, terrorism, and cybercrime. The position is on duty 24/7.
This client is suffering from failed inguinal hernia mesh repairs. This occurs when tissue, such as part of the small intestine protrudes through a weak spot in abdominal muscles, resulting in chronic pain.
He has difficulty standing, sitting up, and walking. He cannot move with ease, run, jump, or engage a subject due to his lack of mobility.
Supervisory Program Analyst (Unit Chief)
A person in this position is responsible for:
- Supervising the development of complex studies
- Analyzing staff activities related to long-term planning
- Determining goals and objectives in their unit
- Preparing reports on management initiatives and studies the overall coordination of the allocation of resources
- Directing and monitoring the progress of administration activities
- Coordinating and facilitating the processing of all administrative issues such as staffing and recruiting
- Managing and overseeing workforce management, intern program, HR management, auditing, and inventory management
- Receiving and resolving a variety of complex employee matters
- Preparing and presenting briefs to FBI management
She is suffering from:
- Lumber facet arthroplasty—degeneration and arthritis in that part of the back
- Lumber facet disease
- Sacroiliitis—inflammation of one or both sacroiliac joints (where the lower spine and pelvis connect)
- Migraines
Because of these conditions, she can no longer have great attendance at work, which is required by supervisors, sit, or stand for long periods of time, or concentrate or focus due to the chronic pain.
If you are an FBI employee who has found you can no longer perform the duties of your job because of your medical condition, you may qualify for federal disability retirement. We offer FREE consultations, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Call us at 877-226-2723 or fill out this INQUIRY form.
