FIRE ENGINE CRASHES INTO OFF-DUTY MASSACHUSETTS POLICE OFFICER, THEN INTO A BANK
See how we recovered more than the $100,000 liability cap from the City.
See how we recovered more than the $100,000 liability cap from the City.
The force of impact was so great that the rear of Mr. Cooper’s vehicle was crushed inward. Well over a year later, his back injury required surgery.
When a drunk driver, his insurer, and attorneys deny he did anything wrong, it takes the strength of the officer to take the case to trial.
By law, the negligent actor is liable for making a pre-existing injury worse. Our client put this to the test – three times.
When the person that hits an officer claims there were no emergency lights or sirens on, independent witnesses corroborating them are critical.
GEICO initially denied our police client’s claim arguing his operation of a cruiser was a “business use”. We took GEICO to court.
What can officers do today to protect themselves in case they are catastrophically injured in the future?
The fact that a Massachusetts State Trooper’s injury occurs in the line of duty does not mean that the trooper cannot recover for their injuries.
For over 34 years BallinLaw has earned a reputation for our dedication to Massachusetts injured police officers and the successful outcomes we continue to achieve