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Fire services often attend the incidents that are responsible for Scottish accident claims, such as car accidents and industrial incidents. However, worries have been expressed that remote areas in Scotland may not be able to rely on this if the European Working Time Directive is implemented without appropriate thought.
The Directive, which has been contentious since coming into force in 1998, reached a compromise in the European parliament in 2008, which in many cases, as the Government insists, "allows the UK's vital labour market flexibility to continue, while ensuring workers are treated fairly." However, the many part-time retained firefighters that respond to accidents in Scotland may be restrained in the number of hours they can work under the Directive because they have other jobs for the rest of the week.
If this were to be the case, compensation claims in Scotland could rise, as there may be more personal injury and other damage suffered by people in remote locations if the fire service cannot reach them due to restrictions on hours to be worked.
A spokesperson for the Chief Fire Officers' Association in Scotland said this possible reduction in service "represents a significant threat to the wellbeing of people across Scotland."
Finding a personal injury solicitor for a Scottish accident claim
If you have suffered an accident in Scotland, and you feel it was not your fault, you may be eligible to make a personal injury claim. Scotland may have differences in its laws from its southern neighbour, but here at YouClaim we are highly skilled in providing the same level of understanding and ability to Scottish compensation claims.
In most cases, we are able to do so on a free basis, taking nothing from the damages awarded to you in a won case (as most of ours are). Our advisors will be able to discuss the details of your accident, help you decide if you have a strong case to make, and - if you decide to proceed - will be able to help you find the appropriate no win, no fee solicitor for your needs.
In the few cases we can't offer on a free basis, mostly involving medical negligence, we will ensure that you are aware in advance of any likely costs, and we will strive to keep them as low as possible. Naturally, we will also endeavour to reclaim those costs in a won case and return them to you, along with 100 percent compensation - we take no cut.
Give us a call, on our free hotline, to find out precisely how we can help in your situation - 0800 10 757 95. Alternatively, set up a callback request and we'll ring you at a time of your choice. If you'd prefer to explore your Scottish accident claim online, you can either give us your details in a claim form or echat with a Scotland specialist with the button above.
