Landmark decision in firefighter's injury claim

Pre-existing conditions do not rule out compensation for fire fighters injured in line-of-duty, the Court of Appeal has ruled.

The Court of Appeal concluded that firefighter David Callaghan, whose fall in 2002 caused arthritis, should be given compensation despite a pre-existing hip condition. The decision upheld an original ruling by doctors that Callaghan's injury did qualify him for a financial award. 

Lawyers acting for the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) had ... (293 more words)

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