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Attorney Mike Barasch, whose NYC law firm Barasch & McGarry represents more 9/11 victims than any other firm in the country, commented on the IAFF report that warns of the growing number of PTSD and Cancer diagnoses among firefighters and EMT’s. “The IAFF study shines a light on health problems that we have long suspected. […]

Ambulances are empty and response times have increased as New York City’s fire department deals with a serious shortfall in its emergency medical technician force. Many factors have contributed to this dangerous situation. Long hours, high-intensity work and the possibility of serious injuries can discourage people from taking or remaining in these important jobs. Making […]

New York Injury Attorneys Manage FDNY Lawsuits The FDNY is the largest fire department in the United States, with more than 10,000 firefighters and officers responding to more than 1 million emergencies a year. This level of activity provides opportunities for thousands of on-the-job injuries every year. At Barasch & McGarry, we’re here to help […]

Hiring An NYC Attorney If You’re Struck By An Object While On Duty A fire is a chaotic and hazardous environment. Although the public doesn’t often think about it, among the many risks that NYC firefighters face is being struck by falling objects. In fact, we’ve represented injured firefighters who have been injured by falling […]

We know it’s hard to get anyone excited about a new auto insurance law. But this time, the law is so important, and the impact that it will have on firefighters is so significant, that we think there is good reason for members to take notice. Our firm was part of the lobbying effort to […]

NY Attorneys Handling Lawsuits Against Long Island Fire Departments And Negligent Third Parties There are almost 200 professional and volunteer fire departments on Long Island, charged with protecting 7.6 million lives and billions of dollars in property. The success of these companies comes largely from the brave men and women who are willing to put […]

Post-traumatic stress disorder among surviving firefighters was a much publicized topic in the months and years after the September 11 terrorist attacks. Many FDNY firefighters, who felt the shock, grief, and emotional devastation of losing 343 of their own to a single event, developed acute and persistent symptoms of PTSD. Now, more than 15 years […]

As a firefighter, you earn the respect of the community you serve every day. People understand how dangerous and stressful it is to deal with raging fires, medical emergencies and other situations that are fraught with serious risks. However, only you and those closest to you can fully appreciate the range of stressors you face […]

A recent article on the Business Insurance site detailed how many states are considering reforms to their workers’ compensation laws to cover mental stress injuries to first responders. The states contemplating or taking action include: Colorado — The State Senate passed a bill that would clarify the definition of “mental impairment” and expand it to […]

Over 100 Years combined experience inpersonal injury litigation $3 Billion+ Recovered for injured emergency workers Nationally Recognized for line-of-duty injury and 9/11 law Over $3 Billion in damages collected Emergency Worker Injury Practice Areas Barasch & McGarry has a proven record of winning high-value cases in support of firefighters, police officers, EMTs and other municipal […]