Thursday, October 23, 2014
NY State Law Protects Injured Firefighters And Police Officers
Posted in Workplace Accidents
Historically, firefighters and police officers were typically barred from bringing a lawsuit under the so-called “firefighter’s rule” when those individuals were injured in the line of duty. However, over the years, New York State law has been modified to provide for a means for police officers and firefighters to recover damages for personal injuries and lost wages…