msmith1199 wrote:
The police officers family likely won't get an compensation from the driver. There is a rule called "The Firemen's Rule." Sometimes it's also called, "The firemen and policemen's rule." Basically the courts have said that fire fighters and police officers have a dangerous job and when hurt on the job, even through an intentional act, generally can't sue and collect damages. There are exceptions to the rule, but it's a high hurdle to get over. And even if you get over that hurdle, if any money is collected from the negligent party it first goes to pay back medical bills if any, as well as disability and death payments, and pension payments. So this guy and his insurance company will end up paying, but it is likely none of it will go to the officers family.
However, the wife may sue for many different effects of her husbands death, and on behalf of the children.
