Sean Patrick Riordan, Esq.

Most Police Officers in NYS are members of the New York State Police & Fire Retirement System and are eligible for three types of disability pension benefits if they are injured while working. An "Accidental" Disability Pension, or 3/4's as it is commonly known, is available when an officer is injured as a result of a "legal accident" which permanently incapacitates them from the performance of his/her full duties as a Police Officer.

A Performance of Duty disabilty pension, or 50% pension as it is commonly known, is available when an officer is injured during the performance of his ordinary duties and, as a result, is permanently incapacitated from the performance of his/her full duties as a Police Officer.

If an officer has ten (10) or more years of service and becomes permanently incapacitated from the full duties of a Police Officer because of an off the job accident they may apply for an Ordinary Disability Pension, commonly known as the 1/3rd pension.

Mr. Riordan knows how to protect your rights and secure you the hightest disability pension benefit possible.

Most Police Officers in NYS are covered by Workers' Compensation benefits when they are injured in the line of duty. Often, officers don't know what paperwork has to be submitted and the time frames in which they must be filed. Getting an attorney involved early is extremely important to the success of your case.

NYS Workers' Compensation is an adversarial process, both private and public insurance companies have teams of defense lawyers that will attempt to limit your rightful compensation in such actions.

Working with a team of highly trained attorneys, we will fight for the highest weekly benefit possible while you are out of work and maximize your settlement award once your case is ready to be resolved.

If you are injured in the line of duty, call me today!

When an indvidual is severely injured and unable to return to work for a year or more, they are entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. This often overlooked disability system provides substantial montly benefits to recepients and frequently means the difference between economic viablity and economic chaos when your injuries prevent you from returning to police duties. With additional benefits available for your minor children, these benefits can help you meet your monthly responsiblities.

If you have been out of work for a year or more, or are expected to be out of work for a year or more, you should begin your application for Social Security Disabiltiy today! Delay could cause you to lose past-due benefits owed to you by the federal government.

Often officers are injured in the line of duty due to the negligence of others and are entitled to be compensated for such negligent acts. Working with a team of negligence attorneys we will evaluate whether any potential claims can be made and, if an action can be brought, vehemently pursue your case.

If you are injured while working because of the negligence of a third party, contact me immediately. Very short statute of limitations apply in many of these types of actions and it is extremely important to begin your action immediately.

Thousands of veterans are currently fighting for disability benefits from the Veterans' Administration; whether it's attempting to establish injuries/illnesses are related to overseas duties or increase the percentage of your overall disability benefits, you have the right to counsel in these actions.

Veterans deserve an attorney that is familiar with the disablity process and knows how to maximize your disability benefits. Our in-house attorney can assist you in your battle against the VA, call today if you need help!