South Jersey Police and Firefighter Injury Lawyer

Results-Focused South Jersey Police and Firefighter Injury Lawyer Protects the Rights and Interests of Those Who Protect Us Who Have Been Injured in the Line of Duty in Camden County, Burlington County, and Throughout NJ

Police and firefighters protect us from all sorts of dangers and hazards. When a police officer or firefighter is injured in the line of duty, they also deserve to be protected by being provided with the financial resources they need to treat and recover from their injuries. If you are a police officer or firefighter hurt on the job, you have legal rights and options for recovering compensation. A South Jersey police and firefighter injury lawyer can help you to pursue a financial recovery.

At Gelman Law, LLC, founding attorney David Gelman and his team provide effective and trusted legal advice to first responders who have been the victims of work-related injuries. We understand that it can be daunting and time-consuming to have to pursue the legal process to get the resources and benefits you need and deserve. That’s why our attorneys work tirelessly on behalf of every client we represent who was injured at work to help them get fair and full compensation for their injuries and losses. You can trust that with our firm representing you in your work injury case, you will never feel pressure to accept a settlement that pays you less than the full compensation you are entitled to. 

Call Gelman Law, LLC for a free case evaluation to go over your next steps for getting the benefits and compensation you deserve after being injured in the line of duty. 

Injuries Commonly Suffered on Duty by Police Officers and Firefighters

Police officers and firefighters are required to face some of the most dangerous situations imaginable, such as running into burning buildings or facing an armed violent individual. As a result, officers and firefighters have a greater than normal risk of suffering serious injuries in the line of duty. Injuries that law enforcement officers and firefighters can sustain on the job include:

• Cuts, abrasions, and bruising
• Broken bones
• Dislocated joints
• Ligament, muscle, and tendon injuries
• Neck, shoulder, and back injuries
• Overexertion injuries
• Repetitive stress injuries
• Injuries from exposure, including sunburn, heatstroke, frostbite, or hypothermia
• Burns
• Smoke inhalation injuries
• Electrocution injuries
• Internal organ injuries and internal bleeding
• Gunshot or stab wounds
• Facial injuries
• Eye injuries and vision damage or loss
• Hearing loss
• Head injuries and traumatic brain injury
• Toxic exposure
• Viral or bacterial infection
• Amputation

A South Jersey Police and Firefighter Injury Lawyer from Gelman Law, LLC Can Walk You Through Your Legal Options for Obtaining the Financial Resources You Need and Deserve

Are you a law enforcement officer or firefighter who was injured in the line of duty? South Jersey police and firefighter injury lawyer David Gelman and his team from Gelman Law, LLC stand ready to help you recover the full compensation available to you under the law. You can turn to our firm to:

• Investigate the underlying facts and circumstances of your work injury
• Recover evidence that may be needed to prove your workers’ compensation claim or personal injury claim
• Identify third parties that may be held liable for your injuries in addition to seeking workers’ comp benefits
• Filing your claims with your employer and with at-fault parties and insurance companies
• Aggressively pursuing negotiations to secure maximum compensation on your behalf.
• Taking your case to a formal claim hearing or to court and trial if litigation represents the best option for securing a fair and full financial recovery.

Our attorneys believe that you deserve fair compensation you are entitled to by law. When you can file a workers’ compensation claim, your benefits may include:

• Payment of reasonable and necessary medical expenses
• Partial wage/income replacement for missed work
• Financial payments for partial or total disability

If the circumstances of your injury allow you to pursue a personal injury claim against parties responsible for injuring you, you may also recover compensation for:

• Medical expenses, along with long-term personal care for permanent disabilities
• Full compensation for your lost wages and income, including for future lost earning capacity due to disabilities you have suffered
• Physical pain and emotional distress, and lost quality of life caused by disabilities or scarring/disfigurement

Contact Our Firm for a Free Case Review with a Trusted ​​South Jersey Police and Firefighter Injury Lawyer to See How We Can Help You Pursue Your Rights after Suffering an On-Duty Injury

If you are a police officer or firefighter who was hurt in the line of duty and needs financial compensation to help with your recovery, contact Gelman Law, LLC today for a free initial consultation to discuss your legal rights and options with a skilled South Jersey police and firefighter injury lawyer from our team. 

Frequently Asked Questions about Police and Firefighter Injuries in Camden County, Burlington County, and Throughout NJ