Municipal Worker Injuries
Personal Injury, Sanitation Worker Lawyer — New York (Manhattan, Long Island)
According to the Bureau of Justice, there are more than 900,000 full time personnel working in local and state law enforcement agencies. According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are more than 1 million firefighters throughout the United States.
Everyday, hundreds of thousands of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and sanitation workers put their safety on the line to protect citizens in communities all across the United States. These municipal workers may experience personal injury on the job as a result of the negligent actions of their employers or other parties. If you or someone you know has been injured in the line of duty or in the sanitation profession, Kelner & Kelner, Attorneys at Law can provide you with a personal injury or sanitation worker lawyer in the New York (Manhattan, Long Island) area who will represent your best interests. We have been helping personal injury victims seek the maximum compensation they are entitled to by law for more than 60 years. Contact our law firm for a free case evaluation.
Personal Injury Compensation for Police Officers
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 57,546 officers were assaulted in the line of duty during 2005, resulting in more than 16,000 injuries. The largest single portion (approximately 31 percent) of assaults occurred during disturbance calls.
It goes without saying that law enforcement officers have extremely dangerous jobs. Every day, our men and women in uniform face a high risk of sustaining a serious or fatal personal injury. Officers can be involved in car accidents during high-speed chases or while on patrol for drunk drivers, resulting in internal trauma or other serious personal injury. Officers can also suffer from gunshot or other wounds inflicted by suspected criminals or as a result of friendly fire. Sometimes defective bulletproof attire or other equipment is to blame for their injuries.
Law enforcement officers who are involved in a personal injury accidents that leave them unable to perform their duties may be entitled by law to receive monetary compensation and other special benefits beyond workers' compensation for pain, suffering, lost income, disability, mental impairment, medical bills, and more.
If you or a loved one has suffered severe injuries in the line of duty, you can turn to our firm to find an experienced personal injury lawyer who serves clients from Long Island, Manhattan, and the New York area to represent your best interests. Our attorneys can help clients suffering from personal injury obtain the compensation they deserve. At Kelner & Kelner, Attorneys at Law, we are proud to fight for the rights of those who fight for our safety. Contact our law firm today to find out whether you have a valid case.
Personal Injury Compensation for Firefighters
According to the National Fire Protection Association, more than 80,000 firefighters are injured every year. The northeastern part of the United States had the highest firefighter personal injury rate, which is more than twice the rate of the rest of the country.
Firefighters have a duty to rescue, protect, and provide medical services to citizens in the event of fires and other natural disasters. Because of the dangers of their job, firefighters face a high risk of sustaining personal injury. While most firefighter injuries such as cuts and scrapes are minor, firefighters do suffer a significant number of debilitating and career-ending injuries. Fires and explosive chemicals can cause severe burns, while smoke inhalation can cause asphyxiation and cardiac or respiratory problems. Falling objects can lead to brain injuries, neck and spinal cord injuries, internal trauma, wrongful death, and more.
If a firefighter suffers a severe personal injury in the line of duty, he or she may be entitled to financial damages for pain, injuries, lost income, property damage, and more. A personal injury lawyer at our New York firm can identify all parties and entities responsible for injuries suffered. The attorneys at Kelner & Kelner, Attorneys at Law, are proud to defend the rights of firefighters who risk their lives for our safety.
Contact a Personal Injury and Sanitation Lawyer
If you or someone you know is a firefighter, police officer, or sanitation worker that has suffered from a serious personal injury, an experienced lawyer from our New York law firm, which serves clients from Manhattan, Long Island, and across the state, can help you obtain the compensation you deserve. Contact the attorneys at Kelner & Kelner, Attorneys at Law for a free and confidential case evaluation today.