Helping Injured Police Officers in Harrisburg Pennsylvania
People work in dangerous occupations every day in the United States. There are few riskier jobs to take than police officer, corrections officer or prison guard. When people in these dangerous professions are injured on the job, they may be eligible for financial compensation and medical benefits. At the law firm of Freeburn & Hamilton, we represent people suffering from law enforcement officer injuries.
To speak to an experienced lawyer about your case, you should schedule a free consultation with us today. From offices in Harrisburg, Lebanon, Gettysburg, Thompsontown and Huntingdon, we serve clients throughout Pennsylvania.
In addition to having five office locations, we make house calls. If you are injured and find it difficult to travel, we can come to you.
Workers' Compensation for a Police Officer Injury or Injury to a Correctional Officer
Police officers, correction officers and prison guards face many dangers in the line of duty. They work in some of the most dangerous settings in America. When a law enforcement or corrections officer suffers an injury, they deserve workers' compensation just like anyone else. Workers' compensation is available to help people who were injured on the job. It can provide medical treatments, money to cover lost wages, monies to compensate for a permanent disability, and other benefits.
Our firm helps people collect workers' compensation benefits after they suffer a job injury while working in law enforcement or corrections. We are here to help you navigate the issues surrounding workers' compensation claims involving police officer injury, as well as injuries in related professions.
Benefits under the Heart and Lung Act
The risks faced by police officers, correction officers and prison guards are necessary for the safety of people in the community. The law recognizes the risks these people take and provides them with assistance if they are injured on the job. The Heart and Lung Act is a state law that provides benefits to law enforcement officers who suffer a job-related injury. This includes police officer injury, as well as correctional officers in prisons and jails. Some things to know about this act include:
- You may receive up to 100% of your pay, if you are unable to work.
- You may still be able to qualify for workers' compensation benefits.
- If you obtain workers' compensation benefits, your benefits will have to reimburse any benefits paid out by the Act.
- The injuries that you suffer must be only temporary
If you have been injured in the line of duty, you deserve financial compensation and medical benefits. To learn more about your rights, schedule a free consultation with an experienced attorney at the law firm of Freeburn & Hamilton.
