Military claims
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If you’ve been injured or become ill because of your military service, our specialist military solicitors can help you pursue a legal case and find a way forward. Based in Catterick, only minutes from the Garrison, we support serving personnel, veterans and reservists with military injury claims, including complex and life-changing injuries.
Can I pursue a military injury claim?
You can make a military injury claim with our team if you have suffered avoidable injury or harm due to the negligent actions or processes. This might mean that you have suffered harm due to unsafe or poorly planned training, inadequate equipment or protective equipment, failures to manage extreme heat or cold, poor supervision or risk assessment, exposure to excessive noise or vibration, bullying, harassment, abuse or other mistreatment, road traffic or aviation accidents, or any other failures to take reasonable steps to protect your health and safety.
Although military work is high-risk, this doesn’t mean that your safety should be compromised. We are expert solicitors for Armed Forces compensation – and we understand the complex nature of pursuing a legal case against the Ministry of Defence. We support serving members of the Armed Forces, veterans, reservists – and their families – during the lifetime of your legal case.
How our expert team can support your military injury claim
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Complex and serious injury claims: We represent clients with life-changing injuries, including spinal injuries, brain injuries, amputations, and psychological trauma.
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Specialist understanding of military life: As experienced military injury claims lawyers, we understand the structure, demands, and risks associated with military service, allowing us to build stronger, more informed cases.
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A focus on rehabilitation and recovery: Your recovery is our priority. We work to secure early access to rehabilitation, treatment, and support services wherever possible.
From our specialist team
“Our goal is to give a voice to people who have served their country, and help them secure accountability, recognition and fair compensation when they have suffered avoidable harm.”
Types of military injury claims we handle
Our team conducts a wide range of military accident and injury compensation claims, including both physical and psychological injuries. Below are some of the most common types of military accident personal injury claims we support.
- Training accident claims
- Heat and cold injury claims
- Abuse and harassment claims
- Fatal military claims
- Defective equipment claims
- Carcinogenic exposure claims
- Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
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Building a compensation package to reflect your experience
We have great respect for the armed forces, and we understand just how devastating it can be to suffer a serious injury during service. An injury may lead to medical downgrading, restricted duties, delayed progression or medical discharge – which can have a significant impact on your life.
Our team will work closely with you to secure fair compensation that truly reflects your experience and future needs. Recovery and rehabilitation are often at the forefront of your claim, and we’ll consider your whole recovery when building your compensation package. Depending on your injury, this could include physiotherapy, specialist rehabilitation, prosthetics, neurological rehabilitation, psychological treatment or other therapies that support your recovery and independence.
Our team takes these factors into account to ensure your claim reflects not just your injury today, but the wider impact on your career and future care needs.
We’ll consider:
- Rehabilitation: The cost of a bespoke rehabilitation package, long-term care and specialist treatment.
- Loss of earnings: Your injuries may prevent you from continuing in your current role or fulfilling your duties
- Career progression: You may miss out on promotions, specialist roles, or long-term career opportunities. We’ll consider this when considering lifetime costs.
- Independence and wellbeing: Funding to help you access specialist mobility equipment, prosthetics and adapted vehicles – so that you can live as independently as possible.
How we support every military injury claim
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A rehabilitation-led approach to serious military injury
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Access to specialist medical and other independent experts
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Links to the Catterick base – for a more personal service
Specialist representation
Led by a senior team, our specialist military injury solicitors understand the particular challenges that can follow an injury during service. With members of our team based at our Catterick office, we can provide specialist military claims advice locally and support serving personnel, veterans and reservists across the UK.
FAQs about military injury claims
What are military injury claims?
Military injury claims are legal claims made by service personnel, veterans, or reservists who have been injured due to negligence during their military service.
These can include:
- Training accidents
- Equipment failures
- Heat or cold injuries
- Psychological trauma
There are two main routes:
- Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS), a no-fault scheme providing compensation without needing to prove negligence
- Civil claims, require proving negligence and can result in higher compensation, particularly for serious injuries
Military injury claims in the UK, who can claim?
If you’ve been injured during your service, you may be eligible to make a military injury claim in the UK.
We support:
- Serving personnel
- Veterans
- Reservists
Whether your injury occurred recently or developed over time, you may still be able to pursue a claim.
How long do military injury claims take?
How long military injury claims take depends on the type and complexity of the case. In our experience, AFCS claims are typically resolved quicker than civil claims.
Timescales may increase where:
- Injuries are complex or long-term
- Medical evidence is still being assessed
- Liability is disputed
What is combat immunity?
Combat immunity is a legal principle that can prevent claims against the military for injuries sustained during active combat or in the heat of battle.
What is the difference between a civil claim and an AFCS claim?
There can be more than one route to compensation following an injury or illness connected with military service.
A civil military injury claim may be possible where negligence caused or contributed to your injury. This can take account of the wider impact on your life, including lost earnings, your military career, rehabilitation, care and future needs.
The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) is different. It is a no-fault scheme, which means you do not need to prove that the Ministry of Defence was negligent to apply.
Depending on what happened, you may need advice about one or both routes. Our military claims specialists can explain the difference and help you understand which options may be available to you.
What happens if you can’t claim due to combat immunity?
If combat immunity applies, you may still be able to claim through the AFCS, which does not require proof of negligence.
Can you sue the military for injury?
Yes, you can bring a civil claim against the Ministry of Defence if your injury was caused by negligence and does not fall under combat immunity.
How much compensation can you get?
Compensation varies depending on:
- The severity of your injury
- Long-term impact on your life and career
- Financial losses, including earnings
Serious injury claims may result in substantial settlements.
Can I claim after leaving the military?
Yes, veterans can still make military injury claims, provided they are within the relevant time limits or exceptions apply.
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