Over £60,000 Paid Out by NIFRS in Compensation Claims

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service Compensation Claims

The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service has paid out over £60,000 in compensation to claims made against the service in the past five years. That's according to figures obtained by No Win No Fee Solicitors Co which found that, since 2020, NIFRS has had to pay out over £60,000 to successful public and employee claims against the service. Firefighters face numerous dangers on a daily basis, including fighting fires, working at heights, and handling hazardous chemicals. Due to these dangers, fire services must offer comprehensive firefighter training to their employees to minimize the risks that they may encounter during their careers. If a firefighter is injured at work and believes their employer’s negligence was to blame, they may be eligible to make a firefighter injury claim for compensation...

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