Police Officers

Police Officer Injury Attorneys in York: Know Your Rights

Police officers put their lives on the line to protect us every day. Theirs is a career rife with danger-from dealing with violent offenders to traffic collisions. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, police officers are about four times more likely than the average worker to suffer a deadly injury. 

Police Officers hurt on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits from the municipality that employs them. However, these claims are often denied.

If you are an injured police officer, the experienced attorneys at Dale E. Anstine are here to protect you and will answer your questions, free of charge. 

We’re here to take the burden off you, and to assist with the insurance calls, the doctor’s appointments, medical bills and more. 

Police Officer Injuries

Police officers face the same work-related dangers as many other workers. However, they also routinely face exceptionally dangerous and violent situations. They can be shot or stabbed, or suffer cuts, bruises, sprains, strains, broken bones and concussions while arresting someone who doesn’t want to go quietly.

Driving is often a big part of a police officer’s job. Collisions carry the risk of traumatic injury like whiplash, spinal cord and brain injuries, and more.

Training injuries can happen as well as repetitive motion stress injuries. The physical nature of police work can take its toll on the human body. 

Then there’s the psychological toll. The stress of the job can lead to post traumatic stress and other psychological issues. 

What Can You Be Compensated For?

Injured police officers are often covered by Heart and Lung benefits or Injured on Duty (IOD) benefits. Injured police officers are entitled to full medical expenses and partial wage replacement of up to two-thirds of their average weekly wages. 

Sometimes, however, these claims are denied. Sometimes, workers’ compensation may be the better solution. 

Police officers often suffer career threatening injuries, making it even more difficult to support themselves and their families. Unfortunately, many of the injuries are psychological in nature due to the harsh reality of their day-to-day duties. In this case, it may be difficult to prove the job caused the injury. 

Contact Our Police Officer Injury Attorneys Today!

An experienced police officer injury attorney at Dale E. Anstine can ensure the injured police officer is fairly compensated. If you’ve been injured on duty, contact one of our police officer injury attorneys in York, PA right away!

Our police officer injury attorneys at Dale E. Anstine are proud to represent the law enforcement officers that protect us every day. We’re here to make sure injured police officers are fully covered so  they can enjoy their life with minimal limitations and less stress about their financial future.

Have our attorneys take a look at everything before you take action.

Our law firm has been practicing personal injury law in York and Adams counties for decades. Let us focus on your police officer injury case while you recover from your injuries. We do not charge a fee for representation unless we win your case for you, so reach out today for help.