Supporting New Jersey Firefighters

When it comes to keeping firefighters safe at work, it is important that proper procedures are followed. When they are not, injuries and deaths can happen. Whether they’ve been injured or died, this negligence has repercussions and SPBMCC is ready to seek compensation for firefighters and their families.

Under NJSA 2A: 62A-21, firefighters (or their estates) may seek compensation from responsible third parties, such as property owners or motor vehicle owners, for their injury, disease, or death. This is in addition to any other recovery that a firefighter has available under the law, such as worker’s compensation benefits. The death or injury of a firefighter has long-lasting physical and emotional effects on their families, co-workers, and the community, but their ability to seek compensation is not limited.

The first city to adopt a building code was Baltimore in 1859, in response to dangerous conditions in buildings that led to rapid fires and death. Since then, countless lives have been saved as many agencies and groups have developed significant building code milestones.

When building code violations occur they often directly or indirectly result in firefighters sustaining serious injuries in the line of duty. Unfortunately, citations for code violations are not always issued to the buildings where fires erupt. Identifying the codes that were violated takes expertise and knowledge of the law — both of which you will find with the New Jersey injury lawyers at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C.