19th December 2006

Insufficient Training Leads to Accident at Work

Clear Answers' lawyers Thompsons Solicitors recently represented a fire fighter injured whilst trying to free a member of the public from a trapped car.

The client had been asked to assist another fire fighting service with the rescue attempt and in order to free the trapped person the use of a ram was required.

The client was not familiar with the type of ram used at the scene of the accident as his fire service used a different type which was much lighter than the ram that he was expected to use.

The court found the claimant's employer was negligent for not training the client to operate the equipment properly.

Compensation Claim

Have you or a member of your family been involved in an accident at work through no fault of your own. If so contact Clear Answers' expert accident at work solicitors on 0800 783 9019 or fill out an online compensation claim form.

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