Staten Island Barge Explosion Highlights the Legal Rights of Firefighters Injured in the Line of Duty
By Daniela F. Henriques, Esq. A New York City firefighter injured while responding to a fire, explosion, unsafe building, roadway hazard or other emergency may have legal rights beyond job related benefits. When someone other than the firefighter’s employer or co-worker contributed to the injury, New York General Obligations Law § 11-106 may permit a … Read more