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When Firefighters are injured it can involve serious burns that may require intensive medical attention. Firefighters are exposed to hazardous conditions regularly and according to statistics released by the National Records Scotland, there were 11,005 fire emergencies reported during2015/16. This report goes on to explain that 77% of these fires were accidental in nature. Accidental fires are extremely hazardous as they can involve dangerous chemicals and fumes. You are eligible to receive compensation if you have been injured because of your employer’s decisions or failure to meet safety standards. Claim Solutions Scotland will gather the evidence you need to lodge your claim effectively. responding to an emergency.

Types of Firefighter Injuries
Firefighter injuries can vary greatly depending on the exact circumstances in which the accident occurs. As with all industries, slips, trips, and falls are a real hazard that must be accounted for and in many cases, firefighters are working in situations with reduced visibility and cluttered pathways. Firefighters are also required to work from heights in risky scenarios. Falling from heights can produce life-changing injuries and it is your employer’s responsibility to ensure you have access to the Proper Protective Equipment. Below are the most common hazards firefighters face in Scotland:

Training and Routine Activity Injuries
You must undergo intense and ongoing training as a firefighter. This training is intended to be as realistic as possible. This is done to ensure that all firefighters are truly aware of the risks they face while battling large infernos. In some instances, this training can cause as much injury as the real-life situation. Approximately 32.5% of firefighter injuries are sustained during this intense training. Many times these accidents are the result of poor planning and a lack of a proper risk assessment.

Routine Activities
There are additional risks that firefighters face, such as slips and trips that are inherent even when not fighting fires. Manual handling injuries can happen when moving heavy items around the station and you are eligible to receive compensation if your employer did not provide you with the correct lifting and safety equipment.

Operational Accidents
Firefighters are faced with serious hazards when working in the line of duty and it is the responsibility of your employer to ensure you are operating in the safest manner possible. There were 1,037 firefighters injured between April 2014/15. Of these injuries, 72% were sustained by firefighters at the scene of the fire. Your employer is legally responsible for providing you with the Proper Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure you are not unnecessarily exposed to hazardous situations. This includes providing employees with effective Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE). You can receive compensation for your injuries when they are the result of a failure to meet these safety standards.

Fire Vehicles
Fire vehicle accidents have been on a downward trend with the most recent statistics showing 2,776 incidents. Fire vehicles must get to the scene of the fire quickly. This haste can create a dangerous driving scenario that can result in accidents and injuries occurring. Although driving to the scene of a fire can be dangerous, just over half of all fire vehicle accidents occurred while not responding to an emergency.

Am I Eligible to Lodge a Firefighter Injured Claim?
You are eligible to lodge a claim if you have been injured as a result of your employer’s negligence. You must lodge your claim within three years of the date of your injury and you will need to prove the other party is at fault. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can gather the necessary evidence you need in order to successfully lodge your claim.

Can I Lose My Job For Lodging a Firefighter Injured Claim Against My Employer?
Your ability to lodge a claim without discrimination is protected by Scottish law. Your employer may not punish or fire you for lodging your claim. All firefighting stations are required to possess insurance to protect their employees in case of injury. These insurance premiums have been paid for years and lodging your claim gives your employer the ability to recoup some of those losses.

What If I Am Not Sure What Caused My Accident?
In some situations, the injured party is unaware of the cause of their accident. A claim specialist can help you to determine what caused your accident and how much compensation you are eligible to receive. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd will conduct an in-depth investigation into your accident to determine what caused the incident.

How is My Compensation Level Determined?
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd negotiates directly with your employer’s insurer to determine your compensation level. In the unlikely event that no compromise is reached, your compensation level will be determined by the Scottish Court after reviewing the exact circumstances surrounding your accident. The court will take into account your total damages and injuries. The Judicial College Guidelines will be used to ensure your compensation falls within the minimum and maximum amounts your injuries are eligible to receive.

General Damages vs. Special Damages
General damages are non-economic losses. These can include items such as emotional distress and pain and suffering. The court will also take into account a loss of mobility and any losses in your quality of life. Special damages are financial losses. Your hospital bills, travel cost, and property damage are all special damages you can claim.

Firefighter Injured – How a Claim Advisor Can Help You
​You can navigate the claims process more efficiently when utilizing the experience a claim advisor possess. Our expert team is ready to advise you on the best compensation strategies to follow and what to expect along the way. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd is dedicated to making the claims process as stress-free as possible and if we are unable to secure compensation for your injuries, we will aive 100% of our fees. This is our No Win No Fee promise.

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Firefighter Injury Claims - Firefighter Injured

When Firefighters are injured it can involve serious burns that may require intensive medical attention. Firefighters are exposed to hazardous conditions regularly and according to statistics released by the National Records Scotland, there were 11,005 fire emergencies reported during2015/16. This report goes on to explain that 77% of these fires were accidental in nature. Accidental fires are extremely hazardous as they can involve dangerous chemicals and fumes. You are eligible to receive compensation if you have been injured because of your employer’s decisions or failure to meet safety standards. Claim Solutions Scotland will gather the evidence you need to lodge your claim effectively. responding to an emergency.

Types of Firefighter Injuries
Firefighter injuries can vary greatly depending on the exact circumstances in which the accident occurs. As with all industries, slips, trips, and falls are a real hazard that must be accounted for and in many cases, firefighters are working in situations with reduced visibility and cluttered pathways. Firefighters are also required to work from heights in risky scenarios. Falling from heights can produce life-changing injuries and it is your employer’s responsibility to ensure you have access to the Proper Protective Equipment. Below are the most common hazards firefighters face in Scotland:

Training and Routine Activity Injuries
You must undergo intense and ongoing training as a firefighter. This training is intended to be as realistic as possible. This is done to ensure that all firefighters are truly aware of the risks they face while battling large infernos. In some instances, this training can cause as much injury as the real-life situation. Approximately 32.5% of firefighter injuries are sustained during this intense training. Many times these accidents are the result of poor planning and a lack of a proper risk assessment.

Routine Activities
There are additional risks that firefighters face, such as slips and trips that are inherent even when not fighting fires. Manual handling injuries can happen when moving heavy items around the station and you are eligible to receive compensation if your employer did not provide you with the correct lifting and safety equipment.

Operational Accidents
Firefighters are faced with serious hazards when working in the line of duty and it is the responsibility of your employer to ensure you are operating in the safest manner possible. There were 1,037 firefighters injured between April 2014/15. Of these injuries, 72% were sustained by firefighters at the scene of the fire. Your employer is legally responsible for providing you with the Proper Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure you are not unnecessarily exposed to hazardous situations. This includes providing employees with effective Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE). You can receive compensation for your injuries when they are the result of a failure to meet these safety standards.

Fire Vehicles
Fire vehicle accidents have been on a downward trend with the most recent statistics showing 2,776 incidents. Fire vehicles must get to the scene of the fire quickly. This haste can create a dangerous driving scenario that can result in accidents and injuries occurring. Although driving to the scene of a fire can be dangerous, just over half of all fire vehicle accidents occurred while not responding to an emergency.

Am I Eligible to Lodge a Firefighter Injured Claim?
You are eligible to lodge a claim if you have been injured as a result of your employer’s negligence. You must lodge your claim within three years of the date of your injury and you will need to prove the other party is at fault. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can gather the necessary evidence you need in order to successfully lodge your claim.

Can I Lose My Job For Lodging a Firefighter Injured Claim Against My Employer?
Your ability to lodge a claim without discrimination is protected by Scottish law. Your employer may not punish or fire you for lodging your claim. All firefighting stations are required to possess insurance to protect their employees in case of injury. These insurance premiums have been paid for years and lodging your claim gives your employer the ability to recoup some of those losses.

What If I Am Not Sure What Caused My Accident?
In some situations, the injured party is unaware of the cause of their accident. A claim specialist can help you to determine what caused your accident and how much compensation you are eligible to receive. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd will conduct an in-depth investigation into your accident to determine what caused the incident.

How is My Compensation Level Determined?
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd negotiates directly with your employer’s insurer to determine your compensation level. In the unlikely event that no compromise is reached, your compensation level will be determined by the Scottish Court after reviewing the exact circumstances surrounding your accident. The court will take into account your total damages and injuries. The Judicial College Guidelines will be used to ensure your compensation falls within the minimum and maximum amounts your injuries are eligible to receive.

General Damages vs. Special Damages
General damages are non-economic losses. These can include items such as emotional distress and pain and suffering. The court will also take into account a loss of mobility and any losses in your quality of life. Special damages are financial losses. Your hospital bills, travel cost, and property damage are all special damages you can claim.

Firefighter Injured – How a Claim Advisor Can Help You
​You can navigate the claims process more efficiently when utilizing the experience a claim advisor possess. Our expert team is ready to advise you on the best compensation strategies to follow and what to expect along the way. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd is dedicated to making the claims process as stress-free as possible and if we are unable to secure compensation for your injuries, we will aive 100% of our fees. This is our No Win No Fee promise.

Start Your Claim
Contact us to start the claim’s process today.

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