INJURED MASSACHUSETTS POLICE OFFICER COLLECTS $250,000 WHEN HIT BY VEHICLE AT CRIME SCENE
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.
Verict Deep Dive: $1.9 Million for Massachusetts Officer Injured Arresting Drunk Driver
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.
THREE ON DUTY INJURIES, THREE SETTLEMENTS FOR MASSACHUSETTS POLICE OFFICER DESPITE PRE-EXISTING INJURIES
By law, the negligent actor is liable for making a pre-existing injury worse. Our client put this to the test – three times.
$562,500 FOR MASSACHUSETTS POLICE OFFICER HIT ON WAY TO EMERGENCY
When the person that hits an officer claims there were no emergency lights or sirens on, independent witnesses corroborating them are critical.
CHALLENGING GEICO’S “BUSINESS USE” POLICY EXCLUSION FOR MASSACHUSETTS POLICE OFFICER’S CRUISER CRASH
GEICO initially denied our police client’s claim arguing his operation of a cruiser was a “business use”. We took GEICO to court.
$2 MILLION FOR OFFICER STRUCK ON DETAIL
What can officers do today to protect themselves in case they are catastrophically injured in the future?
<a>$90,000 FOR FIREFIGHTER HIT WHILE FIGHTING BIG-RIG FIRE</a>
The responsible party had limited insurance coverage. Thankfully, the firefighter’s personal auto insurance provided additional protection.
FIREFIGHTERS’ LEGAL RIGHTS TO MAKE CLAIMS FOR ON DUTY INJURIES VS. RESPONSIBLE PARTIES
How the legal elimination of the “firefighter’s rule” and “assumption of risk” defense affects public safety officers …
MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE TROOPERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS
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.
WE DON’T JUST REPRESENT INJURED POLICE – WE ALSO REPRESENT ANYONE WRONGFULLY INJURED
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 in collecting substantial compensation from the responsible third parties who injure them on and off the job. We have also had the privilege of successfully representing many of their family […]
$500,000 RECOVERED BY RETIRED OFFICER INJURED ON DETAIL
Officer Jay was working details in retirement when a drunk driver wiped him out. Without enough auto insurance to cover his injuries, he turned to us and we fought to get him what was fair.
INJURED MASSACHUSETTS POLICE OFFICERS CAN MAKE VALUABLE CLAIMS AGAINST THE PERSONS OR COMPANIES WHO INJURED THEM
I have represented police officers against those who have caused their injuries for most of my 40-year career. I’ve spoken at countless departments across the Commonwealth and lectured for several of the most prominent Massachusetts police organizations and unions. At BallinLaw we’ve represented police officers in the majority of our cities and towns. And I’ve […]
$2.5 MILLION SETTLEMENT FOR POLICE OFFICER INJURED ON ROAD CONSTRUCTION DETAIL
The dump truck operator violated one of the cardinal rules of construction site safety – never back up any vehicle if you do not know what is behind you. We filed a lawsuit on behalf of Officer Walsh against the construction company.
MASSACHUSETTS POLICE OFFICER COLLECTS $200,000 AFTER INJURING KNEE RESPONDING TO DOMESTIC INCIDENT
Domestic violence is a significant problem in this country As we have written before, the law in Massachusetts is clear: the lawful orders of a Massachusetts police officer must be followed especially when making an arrest. As per Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 268 Section 32B, it is a crime to resist arrest. As Massachusetts police […]
INJURED MASSACHUSETTS POLICE OFFICER WINS ARBITRATION FOR AGGRAVATION OF PREEXISTING CONDITION
Preexisting conditions do not prevent you from recovering compensation for injuries caused by someone else’s negligence. The law in in Massachusetts is clear, you are entitled to full compensation for any aggravation of a preexisting condition, which means compensation for however the condition is made worse. This is just as true for Massachusetts Police Officers […]