Fireman’s Rule
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Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Firefighter’s Right to Sue Despite Firefighter’s Rule
The Indiana Supreme Court has upheld the right of Indiana firefighters to recover damages from negligent property owners despite the…
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Widow of LA County Firefighter Sues Homeowner for Wrongful Death
The widow of a Los Angeles County firefighter killed in a house fire in 2022, has filed suit against the…
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Jacksonville Firefighters Suit to Proceed, Firefighter’s Rule Rejected
A lawsuit filed by ten Jacksonville firefighters who were injured in a ship fire will proceed as the trial court…
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VLOG: Burn Litigation and the Firefighter’s Rule
In this episode, Curt and attorney Paul Samakow discuss the Firefighter’s Rule, and in particular the challenges of recovering damages…
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Washington Court of Appeals Upholds Fireman’s Rule
The Washington State Court of Appeals handed down a decision last month reaffirming the application of the Fireman’s Rule as…
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Fireman’s Rule and Recovering for Injuries
Today’s burning question: I am a career firefighter and tore my left MCL on a medical call when a patient…
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Suit by FDNY Firefighter Prompts Questions About The Fireman’s Rule
A lawsuit filed by an FDNY firefighter against a homeowner has prompted a rather indignant television news commentary proclaiming: “Did…
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New Hampshire Legislature Tinkering With Fireman’s Rule
The New Hampshire legislature is considering a law to reverse a ruling last year by the state Supreme Court that…
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