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Personal Injury Claims for Firefighters and FBU members
Thompsons Solicitors and the FBU
Introduction to Personal Injury Claims for Firefighters and FBU members
Firefighters injured at Work
Accident at Work Claims for FBU Members
Injuries outside of work
Making an injury claim after an accident outside of Work
Examples of compensation claims we have dealt with for FBU members
News stories we have published about successful cases for firefighters
Personal Injury Compensation Claim Advice
Starting a Personal Injury Claim
Thompsons Solicitors and the FBU
Introduction to Personal Injury Claims for Firefighters and FBU members
Thompsons Solicitors are very proud to work with The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) and to offer free legal advice to all FBU members whether they are firefighters (of any role, wholetime, RDS, control, retained) or non-operational employees of Fire and Rescue Services.
If an FBU member or a member of their family is injured and would like to know if they can make a personal injury claim for compensation, Thompsons Solicitors will be happy to help.
Call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Firefighters injured at Work
Accident at Work Claims for FBU Members
There are many different ways in which FBU members and firefighters in particular are injured at work due to the dangerous situations they are often exposed to.
Below you will find a few examples of some of the most common personal injury compensation claims we deal with for injured firefighters.
Road Traffic Accidents
Training Exercise Injuries
Defective Safety Equipment
Fireground / Operational Injuries
Workplace Injuries
We can also help FBU members and their families with accident compensation claims where the injury has happened outside work such as accidents on holiday or accidents whilst out in a public place.
If you are unsure as to whether you will be entitled to make a personal injury claim or not, contact us for free advice. You can call on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
If you are injured as the driver or a passenger in a fire appliance or other fire service vehicle when it is involved in a road accident you may be able to make a personal injury compensation claim against the insurers of the person responsible for the accident.
It is obviously essential for firefighters to undergo training exercises which are as close as possible to the real-life situations they are likely to find themselves in whilst remaining safe throughout.
If the training exercises are not planned or executed properly or are unsafe, firefighters on training exercises can be injured.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is an essential part of a firefighter's job and can really make a difference in a life or death situation. If any of the safety equipment is missing or damaged, injuries can occur.
Fireground / Operational Injuries
Firefighters continue to be injured on the fireground and at other operational incidents such as RTAs they attend. Claims can be made in these cases against the employers and in some cases against the occupiers or, in the case of RTAs attended, against negligent drivers.
Firefighters can be injured at work in much the same as any other worker. Injuries can occur at the workplace whether due to defective premises, poor maintenance, spillages, inadequate cleaning etc. Slips and trips at work are not uncommon.
Injuries outside of work
Making an injury claim after an accident outside of work
If an FBU member or a member of their family is injured in an accident outside of work which was not their fault; Thompsons Solicitors can help them to make a personal injury claim for compensation.
We can help with compensation claims which have happened in all sorts of different circumstances and can even help with claims on behalf of injured children.
If you are interested in making a personal injury claim but aren't sure if you will be entitled to, don't hesitate to call us for free advice.
You can reach us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Examples of compensation claims we have dealt with for FBU members
News stories we have published about successful cases for firefighters
In the past we have published news stories on our website about successful personal injury claims we have dealt with for firefighters and their families (the stories are always published with the claimant's consent).
To read a selection of these, follow the links below or to read all of our news stories, visit our News Desk.
11th April 2011 - Compensation for firefighter’s crushed foot
20th January 2010 - Firefighter warns colleagues to log accidents
15th December 2009 - 800,000 for firefighter who lost his leg
2nd July 2009 - 250,000 for badly injured firefighter
17th April 2009 - Cruise liner pays 10,000 to holidaymaker
30th March 2009 - Firefighter in whiplash accident
3rd February 2009 - Attacked firefighter's successful claim
1st April 2008 - Leicester fire fighter who was medically retired following hit and run accident secures 280K damages
15th November 2007 - Tour operator admits liability as e-coli wrecks a couple’s dream holiday
21st March 2007 - Firefighter wins damages for hearing loss
24th January 2006 - Nightclub owner liable for bouncer's attack on fire fighter
If you or a member of your family has been injured in an accident which was not their fault, Thompsons Solicitors may be able to help you make a personal injury claim. For more information call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Personal Injury Compensation Claim Advice
Starting a Personal Injury Claim
If you or anyone you know has suffered an injury in an accident which was not their fault, telephone us now for accurate claim advice.
There are strict time limits in place to make any personal injury compensation claim. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.
Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
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