Facts
- Through the fault of the defendant, a fire was caused at his property
- A fireman was injured due to the intense heat of the fire, even though he was wearing full protective gear
Issue
- Could the fireman recover for physical injury claims
Decision
- Claim allowed
Reasoning
- Firemen can still make claims for personal injury
[Firemen] will sometimes be exposed to unavoidable risks of injury, whether the fire is described as “ordinary” or “exceptional.”…no reason whatever why they should be held at a disadvantage as compared to the layman entitled to invoke the principle of the so-called “rescue” cases. – Lord Bridge
