New York Police Officer Compensated for On-the-Job Injury
New York work accident injuries can be devastating. Workers or employees who get injured on the job can suffer debilitating injuries that can cause them to lose their job and their livelihood. In such cases, injured victims need representation from an experienced New York workers compensation attorney who can uphold their rights and make sure they get the compensation they rightfully deserve.
There are a number of New York on-the-job injuries where victims are left disabled for life or unable to perform the job they were performing before. A New York police officer, who was injured on the job four years ago in a car accident that caused him to quit his job, has settled his civil lawsuit for $1.2 million, the Staten Island Advance reports.
The 32-year-old officer was a passenger in the back seat of an unmarked Chevy Impala that was responding to a burglary on September 23, 2005 when the driver, another police officer, went on opposing lanes of traffic and collided with a car that was making a turn. The officer suffered injuries to his shoulder, back and neck. He was able to return to his job two months later, but could remain on the force only for two months before he had to get further surgery and treatment.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a workplace accident or suffered an injury on-the-job, please call the skilled New York personal injury lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP for a free consultation. Injured workers have rights. Our knowledgeable workers compensation lawyers will help evaluate your case and ensure that you get the best possible outcome. Call us today to find out how we can help.
Source: http://www.silive.com/eastshore/index.ssf/2009/09/former_cop_gets_12m_for_injuri.html
