Police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other first responders are widely recognized as heroes for the vital work they do. However, when they suffer serious injuries on the job, they don’t always receive the treatment they deserve. If you work for the NYPD, FDNY, or any other emergency service, contact Siler & Ingber. We will treat you with the respect and care that your bravery deserves.
Our New York police and firefighter injury lawyers are dedicated to representing the courageous men and women who serve as first responders, risking their lives for public safety. We are committed to your cause and will fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.
To learn how we can assist with your case, call (516) 294-2666 or contact us online.
We represent police officers, firefighters, and other first responders across New York City, Long Island, and surrounding areas who have been injured on the job. Our team is ready to represent you in workers’ compensation claims, disability claims under New York’s General Municipal Law, and in pursuing personal injury awards and settlements from negligent parties.
Our attorneys handle cases involving:
Even if your specific injury isn’t listed here, we may still be able to help. We understand that police, fire, and other emergency personnel are exposed to numerous hazards in the line of duty. No matter the circumstances of your injury or its cause, we offer experienced guidance to identify potential sources of compensation or benefits.
At Siler & Ingber, our New York police injury attorneys never forget the essential services first responders provide. Some of our lawyers have personal connections to law enforcement and emergency services, with family members who have served as police officers and firefighters.
We are personally and professionally invested in our clients’ cases, utilizing every tool and resource at our disposal to achieve the best possible outcome—no matter the odds.
If you are a police officer, firefighter, or other first responder injured on the job, we can help you seek benefits under the New York Workers’ Compensation Law, the General Municipal Law, and police and firefighter pension codes. Our deep familiarity with these benefit sources will serve you well in your time of need.
It is also important to note that occupational diseases and work-related illnesses are covered by workers’ compensation. New York’s Workers’ Compensation Law enables workers to obtain compensation not only for physical injuries but also for work-related illnesses like respiratory disease, hypertension, heart disease, cancer, hearing loss, and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
No matter your pathway to benefits or the type of injury or illness you have experienced, you can rely on our team to provide the insight and guidance you need.
If your injuries were caused by the negligence of a third party, we can also represent you in a personal injury claim against non-employers—such as property owners or product manufacturers—who may have contributed to your on-the-job injury. These cases can lead to additional compensation for lost wages, loss of future earnings, emotional trauma, and more.
Examples of situations where we can help include:
Whether a third party is responsible or your injuries resulted from on-the-job hazards or another employee’s negligence, our attorneys can help you explore your options for benefits and compensation. We are proud to serve New York’s first responders in these critical cases.
If you are a firefighter, police officer, or other first responder who has been injured on the job, or if you are a family member of an injured first responder, don’t wait to seek legal help. The attorneys at Siler & Ingber have a strong commitment to helping those who risk so much to protect others.
Our team has decades of collective legal experience in handling workers’ compensation and personal injury claims related to injuries sustained in the line of duty. Serving New York City, Long Island, and beyond, we are ready to put this experience to work for you.
OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
PROMOTION PERIOD: The Siler & Ingber Mineola MegaStar Contest begins on March 20, 2023 at 12:00 am ET and
ends on May 1, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET.
ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible, a MegaStar must be a legal U.S. resident at least 16 years of age as of date of
Nomination. A Mineola MegaStar is defined as a person who lives or works in Mineola and is admired or idealized for their courage, dedication, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. By participating, Entrants agree to be
bound by the official rules. Sponsors reserve the right to verify and determine eligibility in their sole discretion.
TO PARTICIPATE: During the Promotion Period, Siler & Ingber will accept from the members of the public (herein, the “Nominators”) nominations of Eligible Entrants (Mineola Megastars) who live or works in Mineola. Nominations may be entered by visiting www.nylawnet.com/mineolamegastar and completing the online form and essay submission or by emailing photo and essay to marketing@nylawnet.com during the Promotion Period to receive one (1) entry. Essay must not exceed 500 words. Acceptable essay formats are word documents or pdf ONLY. Nominations submitted without all required information or after the Promotion Period will be disregarded.
Online submissions must be received by May 1, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET to be eligible. All entries become the exclusive property of Siler & Ingber and will not be acknowledged or returned.
ESSAY: During the promotion period, an Entrant can nominate a Mineola MegaStar for the contest by submitting a
photo and essay. The essay must describe why the individual should be chosen as the award winner, including how the individual demonstrates some or all of the following qualifications:
1) an inspiring example to others by helping make Mineola a better place to live (through volunteerism, extra-curricular actives, special projects, giving back, etc.)
2) going above and beyond to aid a friend, family member, stranger or community in a time of need; and/or
3) love of profession and desire, determination and diligence to help outside of normal job responsibilities. The essay must be in English and no more than 500 words. All information provided must be truthful, accurate and complete. An Entrant cannot nominate more than one Hero.
Submitted Materials: Each essay must satisfy all the following submission requirements the Submission
Requirements:
· The essay must be the original creation of Entrant.
· The essay must not portray any recognizable individual without their prior consent, including consent from the
Hero.
· Entrant must either own all rights to the essay or otherwise have the right to submit the essay in the contest and to provide the rights to Sage Surfaces as set forth herein.
· The essay must not infringe any third party’s intellectual property rights.
· The essay may not contain illegal, indecent, obscene, pornographic, or sexually explicit content, or otherwise offensive material or inappropriate content such as aberrational behavior, graphic violence, drug abuse, or nudity.
· The essay must not promote bigotry, racism, hatred or harm against any group or individual or discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age.
· The essay must be non-defamatory and must not invade any third party’s right of privacy or publicity.
· The essay must otherwise be appropriate for publication or broadcast or display on a general interest website.
By submitting an essay, each Entrant represents and warrants that the essay meets all of the submission
requirements and that the distribution, reproduction, display and any other uses of any part of the essay by Siler & Ingber as permitted herein will not infringe any third-party rights. Each Entrant further agrees to indemnify and hold Siler & Ingber harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, costs, liabilities and causes of action of whatsoever nature that are based upon or arise out of any breach by such Entrant of such warranties or representations made by contestant or of these official rules.
By submitting an essay, Entrant grants to Siler & Ingber a non-exclusive, perpetual, world-wide, royalty-free license (and waives all moral rights in and to the essay) to display or otherwise use the essay in connection with this promotion and as set forth herein. If Siler & Ingber determines, in its sole discretion and at any time during the promotion period, that any nomination violates the submission requirements, is otherwise unsuitable, offensive, or in poor taste, or violates these official rules, Siler & Ingber reserves the right to remove and disqualify the essay. Siler & Ingber retains sole
discretion as to whether any nomination satisfies the submission requirements and the official rules.
WINNER SELECTION: For the entry period, a panel of judges will select potential Mineola Megastar finalists based on the compelling nature of the essay based on the criteria set forth herein. Top 5 entries will be announced on May 10, 2023. We will post the top 5 on social media. Final winner announced May 15, 2023. Award Ceremony for Mineola MegaStar will take place on May 19, 2023.
WINNER NOTIFICATION AND RELEASES: We will attempt to notify potential winners via telephone and/or email. If a potential winner: (a) does not respond within 48 hours of initial notification attempt; (b) is not in compliance with these official rules, (c) does not meet the eligibility requirements, (d) declines the prize, he or she will be disqualified, and an alternate winner will be selected by applying the criteria set forth above.
PRIZES: There is 1 Mineola MegaStar. Winner will receive a $500 Cash Prize.
PUBLICITY AND MARKETING: Submission of a nomination in the contest constitutes permission to Siler & Ingber to use Entrants name, identity, title, likeness, distinctive appearance, physical likeness, image, portrait, picture, photograph (whether still or moving), screen persona, voice, vocal style, statements, gesture, mannerism, personality, performance characteristic, biographical data, signature, social media handles and identities, and any other indicia or imitation of identity or likeness for purposes of advertising and trade, in any medium, without further notice, approval, or compensation, unless prohibited by law.
PRIZE RESTRICTIONS: No transfer, assignment, sale, duplication, cash redemption or substitution of Prize (or portion of Prize) is permitted, except by Sponsors, which reserve the right to substitute a Prize (or applicable portion of Prize) with one of comparable or greater value, as determined by Sponsors. Sponsors are not responsible for and will not replace a lost or stolen Prize or any component thereof. All Prize details are at Sponsors’ sole and absolute discretion. Non-compliance with these Official Rules may result in disqualification and, at Sponsors’ sole discretion, the awarding of Prize to an alternate winner.
VERIFICATION OF OFFICIAL WINNER: ALL PRIZE WINNERS ARE SUBJECT TO ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION BY SPONSORS, WHOSE DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND BINDING IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE CONTEST.