CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY – POLICE OFFICER INJURED IN CRASH
When a State Patrol or police officer is injured in a car accident, can they get more than workers compensation? If the crash was the other driver’s fault, the answer is yes. The Rochlin Law Firm represents police and State Patrol officers throughout Minnesota. You can get insurance compensation from the other driver, or even your own personal auto insurance.
Recently, Fox News reported that a Ramsey County Sheriff’s deputy was injured in a crash in Arden Hills, Minnesota. This happened late Wednesday night, according to the Ramsey County Deputies’ Federation. Unfortunately, police officers are always at risk from bad drivers.
The report says the crash happened near the intersection of Hwy. 96 and the off-ramp from Hwy. 10. Both the squad vehicle and an SUV were damaged. The squad vehicle also caught fire. According to the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were looking for a suspect in a stolen vehicle in the area of Hwy 96 and 10. But, as a deputy responded to the area, his squad was hit by the suspect’s vehicle on the off-ramp. The impact of the crash caused the deputy’s squad to spin, hit another vehicle, and catch fire.
COMPENSATION IN ADDITION TO WORKERS COMPENSATION
The deputy suffered serious injuries in the crash, including a bruised lung, fractured ribs and a possible head injury. The deputy’s squad was hit broadside by the fleeing stolen vehicle. The suspect, who was also transported to the hospital, was wanted on a warrant for fleeing police in a motor vehicle. He also has a lengthy criminal history. More of this story will likely come out over time. When a police office is injured on the job, the criminal case is taken seriously. Our lawyers handle the personal injury part of the case. However, we take the case just as seriously.
CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER MN – COMPENSATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER INJURED
Any police officer, sheriff’s deputy, State Patrol trooper, or other law enforcement, will receive workers compensation benefits if injured in a car accident while on the job. However, if the crash was another driver’s fault, the officer may also be entitled to additional compensation.
Additional insurance for a law enforcement car crash can come from the auto insurance for the vehicle that caused the accident, and possibly even the officer’s personal auto insurance. Workers compensation does not provide full compensation after an on duty crash. However, you can often get additional compensation.
If you are a law enforcement officer who has been injured in a car crash, call us and speak with a top MN lawyer for a free consultation. We will answer your questions and make sure you are fully compensated.