Police and firefighters are often injured while performing their job duties. If you were injured in the line of duty as a police officer or firefighter as a result of someone’s fault, you may have the right to recover compensation from negligent parties.
Workers’ compensation is not available for police officers and firefighters in the state of New York. However, you are entitled to line of duty benefits and additionally, you have the right to make a claim for your pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.
That is where a Bronx police and firefighter injuries lawyer from our firm can help you. Dansker & Aspromonte Associates is committed to helping first responders recover compensation after getting hurt – and we have a track record to prove it.
We helped one client obtain a jury verdict of $31 million after a police officer was injured in a motor vehicle accident responding to an emergency. We also won a $3.6 million jury verdict for a firefighter who received inadequate medical care after being injured on the job.
We Will Provide Services Tailored to Your Situation
If you have been involved in a line of duty injury, you may not be sure whether your accident was the result of the fault of another or whether you have a right to bring a claim against another party.
By consulting a lawyer from our firm, we will conduct a careful and thorough investigation of your incident to determine if another party caused or contributed to your injuries. We will protect your rights so that you can concentrate on your own recovery.
Some of the ways in which we can help you build your claim may include:
- Gathering all incident and investigation reports
- Preserving all video and documentary evidence
- Interviewing witnesses
- Retain experts in all applicable fields including accident reconstruction
- Conducting a site visit
- Demanding sworn statements from all necessary parties
- Obtain all medical records and reports
- Consulting with medical experts
- Communicating with the responsible insurance companies on your behalf
- Filing your claims in a timely manner
- Commencing and pursuing your lawsuit against the responsible parties
- Preparing your case for trial before a jury in Court if necessary
If you are considering taking legal action following an injury on the job, Dansker & Aspromonte Associates can help you obtain the monetary damages that you are entitled to recover. Call us for a free case consultation at (212) 732-2929.
We Work On a Contingency Fee Basis
After being injured, you may be concerned about how you will afford a lawyer. That does not need to be a problem when you work with us. We offer all of our legal services on a contingency-fee basis. That means that you will not be required to pay us any money upfront for our legal services. We only earn a legal fee when you recover compensation.
For a free legal consultation with a police and firefighter injuries lawyer serving Bronx, call (212) 732-2929
Examples of Recoverable Damages for Injured Parties
Police officers and firefighters injured on the job due to the negligence of others can recover different types of compensation depending on their situations. Every case is unique and will depend upon the particular facts and evidence available. Our careful and thorough investigation of your claim will help us identify each and every type of injury sustained including physical, emotional and financial damages.
Depending upon the facts of your case, American Bar Association (ABA) sets forth the types of damages that you may be entitled to recover:
- Pain and suffering for all physical and emotional injuries
- Compensation for your medical expenses, even those that you will incur in the future
- Compensation for the time missed from work and will continue to miss in the future, as well as loss of retirement or pension benefits
- Disability, if your injuries will leave you with a long-term impairment or impede your day-to-day function
- Disfigurement, if your injuries will permanently alter your physical appearance
- Future pain and suffering if your injuries are deemed permanent
- Out of pocket expenses resulting from your injuries or disability
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Don’t Delay Speaking to a Lawyer About Your Rights
You have a limited amount of time to file a claim or lawsuit, according to New York’s statute of limitations and other rules. If you fail to file your claim by the applicable deadline, you could be prevented from recovering the money you deserve.
Don’t delay speaking to a lawyer. Consulting a lawyer as soon after your accident as possible often leads to a stronger claim as evidence may disappear or weaken with time.
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We Can Prove That Another Party’s Negligence Resulted in Your Losses
Many first responders incorrectly assume that because they were aware of the dangers their jobs presented, they cannot recover compensation for their losses. This is not true, as you have certain rights and protections under the law.
As noted, if you can prove that another party’s negligence resulted in your injuries, you may have the right to recover for a host of damages. Yet, proving negligence without a lawyer can be difficult.
If you feel that you have been injured on the job due to the negligence of another, the sooner you contact our lawyers, the sooner we can begin to investigate your claim, gather and secure evidence and build a strong claim for maximum compensation.
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Schedule a Consultation With a Police and Firefighter Injury Lawyer
Contact us so we can build a strong claim for you so that you can focus on your own recovery. Our personal injury lawyers have been fighting for injury victims in the New York City metropolitan area since 1988, and we have recovered over $500 million for our clients.
Let us put our years of success and experience to work for you. Call Dansker & Aspromonte Associates today at (212) 732-2929 for a free consultation.
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