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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.
Refuse collection is one of the most hazardous jobs in the United States. According to the Florida Center for Sold and Hazardous Waste Management, the sanitation worker occupation is riskier than that of an airline pilot or a taxi driver. Refuse collectors sustain five to seven times more injuries than the average worker.
Refuse and toxic waste are major sources of pollution that can cause serious personal injury or disease if not properly disposed of. The job of a sanitation worker is to protect society from the dangers associated with waste by carrying out this important task. Because they deal with hazardous materials every time they are on the job, sanitation workers put themselves at risk for serious personal injury from exposure on a daily basis. Through technology and training, substantial efforts have been made in the waste industry to make such work much safer. However, there is no perfect solution that eliminates all risk associated with the industry. At Kelner & Kelner, Attorneys at Law, we are dedicated to representing the rights of sanitation workers who sustain injuries because of the dangers associated with their jobs.
Sanitation workers can sustain injuries on the job from a variety of causes. Refuse collectors can be hit by impatient drivers who are trying to bypass a garbage truck. Defective equipment can also cause unsafe working conditions that may lead to personal injury for sanitation workers. A refuse truck that has mechanical problems can cause injury to its operators, resulting in cuts, severed limbs, and other serious personal injury or wrongful death. Operators standing on the rear platform can fall off the back of the truck and even be run over while it is in motion. Cleanup and collection crews can also sustain personal injury from slipping, tripping, or falling on debris, oil, or other chemicals. In addition, hazardous chemicals can cause serious burn injuries if they are not handled properly. Also, sanitation garages are often not maintained in safe conditions. Oil and other substances may collect on garage floors and defective floors might not be repaired when they should.
Fortunately, an individual who has sustained a personal injury on the job can enlist the help of a qualified sanitation worker lawyer from our New York law firm. Our attorneys have tremendous experience in dealing with personal injuries suffered by sanitation workers can help you or your loved one seek compensation for pain, suffering, lost wages, permanent disability, medical costs, emotional trauma, and more. At Kelner & Kelner, Attorneys at Law, we are committed to helping our clients obtain the maximum damages that they are entitled to by law.
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.
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.
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.