Police and Firefighter Claims
Georgia Police and Firefighter Injury Claims
Police officers, sheriff's deputies, firefighters, paramedics and other emergency response personnel are exposed to hazardous working conditions practically every day, and the general public appreciates the risks they face to help us when we need them. When the inevitable injuries occur, however, even police officers and firefighters may need the help of an experienced lawyer to collect the compensation they deserve. Contact the Delius Law Firm in Atlanta to learn how our familiarity with both personal injury and workers' compensation law can benefit a first responder injured in the line of duty.
With the exception of injuries suffered in motor vehicle accidents, police and fire department personnel usually do not have the right to sue a civilian for personal injury damages caused by negligence if injured while responding to a call. This so-called "fireman's rule" is intended to encourage citizens to call for help in an emergency without having to worry about liability for unsafe property conditions or other litigation risks. Unfortunately, the injured police officer or firefighter cannot always assume that a workers' compensation claim will proceed without opposition.
Why hire Scott Delius?
Atlanta workers' compensation attorney Scott Delius can help emergency response personnel such as firefighters or police with injury claims for lost wages and medical expenses. He can assist as necessary in cases where the fact of the injury or its severity is disputed, you're receiving less than the full benefits you have coming, your benefits are terminated or reduced before you are ready to resume working, or you're being denied coverage for essential medical treatment, including surgery.
We can help you with both traumatic injuries, such as spinal cord injury, fractures or broken bones resulting from traffic accidents or gunshot wounds, and chronic medical conditions, such as heart disease or pulmonary obstructive disorder. The key is to show that the injury or illness was suffered as a direct result of your employment.
For additional information about our ability to help police officers, firefighters, and other first responders with employment related injury claims, contact an experienced attorney at the Delius Law Firm in Atlanta.
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