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Physical Injuries

     Detective's loss of fingers merits $521,000 award, less 25 percent reduction for contributory negligence. Young v. Consolidated Railroad Corp., #22456/81, N.Y. Co. Sup. Ct. (1986).
     Police officer placed on "injured on duty" status for back injuries performs construction work" court upholds denial of disability benefits. Coffelt v. City of Omaha, 223 Neb. 108, 388 N.W.2d 467 (1986).
     See also: Disability Rights & Benefits; Workmens" Compensation.

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