Whistleblower Claims Lawyers in Austin
Standing Up for Those Brave Enough to Speak Up
A whistleblower is an employee, worker, or agent who discovers wrongdoing carried out by their employer and notifies the proper authorities about it. At Briggle & Polan, PLLC, we know that being a whistleblower is as intimidating as it is important. Telling the authorities – and possibly the world – about the criminal acts or violations your own boss has done takes bravery. We want to reward your bravery for being a whistleblower by offering legal representation that upholds and protects your rights and best interests during such a confusing time.
Call (512) 400-3278 if you need help deciding how best to proceed after uncovering wrongdoing carried out by your employer. We are also here to provide legal support if you have already acted as a whistleblower and now your employer wants to retaliate against you, which is prohibited under federal employment law. You might even be eligible for significant compensation if your claims of your employer’s wrongdoing prove to be true and the harm that they caused had been extensive.
We have three goals in mind when managing a whistleblower claim:
- Stop the wrongdoing
- Protect you from retaliation
- Collect any due compensation for you
To learn more about your rights as a whistleblower, request a free consultation with our firm today.
millions recovered for our clients
Landmark verdicts and settlements that speak for themselves
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Our client was hit head-on by a drunk teenager in front of an elementary school, flipping their vehicles.
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Our client was t-boned by a large package delivery truck that was traveling in excess of 70 mph. He sustained a severe neck injury that required spinal surgery. Our firm recovered $1,800,000 on behalf of our client.
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Our client was thrown off the back of a work truck, which fractured his skull and caused him to suffer a traumatic brain injury. *Net proceeds to the client were $900,052.11.
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Our client was run over by a drunk driver operating a company truck late at night which required multiple surgeries and months of rehabilitation. *Net proceeds to our client were $571,000.00.
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Our client was rear-ended by a large package delivery truck on I-35, which fled the scene. *Net to client was $461,708.19.
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Our client was rear-ended by an insurance adjuster in a commercial vehicle causing severe back and neck injuries. *Net to the client was $346,766.03.
How Can a Whistleblower Claim Result in Compensation?
When a private employer defrauds the government, such as in a case involving tax fraud, a whistleblower can be rewarded for their intervention. Depending on the type of fraud being carried out by your employer, if you report it to the proper authorities, you could be provided a flat award amount or a percentage of the money recovered by the government. It is uncommon for government awards in whistleblower cases to be significant, and they do not apply to all cases.
However, you can also collect compensation through a whistleblower claim if your employer wrongfully retaliates against you for reporting their wrongdoing. A retaliation claim managed by our Austin whistleblower attorneys can seek fair compensation for the hardship you have endured and caused by retaliation. If you were terminated in retaliation, then we can even demand payments equal to the wages you should have earned had you not been fired.
While it is clearly important to do the right thing and stop moral wrongdoing or criminal activities carried out by your employer, our lawyers focus on you first and foremost. We carefully calculate the potential compensation you are deserved and fight in and out of court to secure every last penny for you. After all, brave whistleblowers deserve to be rewarded, which encourages others to speak up in the future.
We should discuss your case today. Call (512) 400-3278.
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“If you are looking for excellent and honest attorneys, call them. You will not be disappointed.”- Paige
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