Representing FDNY and NYPD Personnel
New York City firefighters or police officers have several options to recover compensation for an on-the-job injury. You may have a claim against the department or city, a building owner or other parties that caused or contributed to the accident.
The law firm of Roura & Melamed has represented FDNY and NYPD members in personal injury lawsuits and in claims against the City of New York. We are familiar with the specific legal remedies available to injured firefighters and injured police officers. Contact us immediately to learn about your rights and pursue the damages you need and deserve.
Injured Firefighters
The job is dangerous enough. When the negligence of others enters the equation, it can be deadly or disabling.
- We explore third-party lawsuits for injuries resulting from slippery surfaces, broken steps or railings, ceiling collapses, blocked exits, bad lighting or other negligence that creates peril for the responding fire crew.
- In certain circumstances, the City itself may be open to lawsuits for command decisions or negligence that put a firefighter in harm's way, such as injuries at the fire station or during training.
- We help injured firefighters obtain all entitled benefits through the FDNY's workers' compensation system.
Roura & Melamed successfully sued the owners of the Deutsche Bank building on behalf of a firefighter who was badly injured when the water supply was mistakenly cut off as his unit battled a blaze. In another case, we held the property owner responsible for a malfunctioning sprinkler system that led to a fireman's serious injury.
Injured Police Officers
Police personnel suffer all manner of injuries in the line of duty: gunshot wounds, assaults by combative suspects (or family members of suspects), falls during a foot pursuit, squad car crashes, dog bites, and slip and falls. We explore all potential claims for injured police officers:
- Claims against the NYPD for medical benefits and lost wages
- Lawsuits against property owners for safety hazards
- Personal injury claims from on-duty vehicle accidents
- Intentional acts resulting in injury (assault, interference)
- Other third party claims
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Roura & Melamed represents police and fire personnel injured in Brooklyn, the Bronx and throughout NYC. Call us at 212-227-6821 or e-mail us.
