Military Injury Cases
Military accident claims
If you are employed by the UK military and have suffered an accident or injury through no fault of your own, you may be able to make a military accident claim.
As one of the UK's leading law firms, Pannone employs a team of military accident claims solicitors who specialise in handling claims against the MOD and other negligent parties.
We take all military injury compensation claims on a 'no win, no fee' basis, ensuring you receive 100% of the compensation.
For free and expert advice on making a military accident compensation claim click here or call us free on 0800 0384 384. We are available to take your call twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. We can review your compensation claim at no cost to you. Please call us if only to put your mind at ease.
Ministry of Defence (MOD) military injury claims
The number of armed services personnel injured accidentally or deliberately during the course of military service is steadily increasing. I you have suffered an injury which caused by another person's negligence you may be eligible to claim financial compensation.
You may be able to make a military injury claim against the MOD if any of the following have happened:
- you have been injured in a road traffic accident
- you have been injured overseas
- you have been injured via defective work equipment
- you have suffered a psychological injury as a result of military combat
- you have been injured whilst on a training exercise
- you have been assaulted by a colleague (assault and criminal injuries)
- a member of the armed services has been killed in combat and the family need assistance at the Coroner's Inquest and/or advice on how to bring a fatal accidents claim
- you work for a private sector company or close protection service and have suffered an injury through any of the above
- you have been given inadequate or incorrect medical treatment and wish to bring a medical negligence claim
This list is not exhaustive and if you have suffered an injury which is not covered above or if you feel that your human rights have been infringed please do not hesitate to contact us for advice as we may still be able to help.
Making a claim against the MOD
We appreciate that in most military accident claims the MOD is still the employer, making the prospect of making a claim a daunting one, however, it is your legal right to claim compensation if the MOD is responsible for your injury.
It will normally be necessary to show negligence or breach of duty by the MOD in order to make a military injury claim against it: for example, the accident or incident which caused your injury may have occurred due to some fault on the part of the MOD, or a person or persons employed by the MOD.
If injured in the course of military service, you should always seek advice from a specialist solicitor as the law surrounding military accidents is complex and is constantly changing as a result of decisions made by appeal courts.
Another aspect of a military injury claim is whether your human rights have been breached. Not all claims have a human rights aspect to them, but our specialist solicitors will consider carefully the nature of you claim in order to identify any human rights violations, and seek compensation accordingly should a violation be found. Human rights law often involves the balancing of one person’s rights against another’s which can be particularly difficult in military situations, however, we can advise you if compensation can be pursued.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact us and our experienced military accident solicitors will advise you of your options and discuss any concerns you have about bringing a claim. We are dedicated to ensuring the smooth and efficient handling of your claim, and will support you throughout the course of the legal process.
For free and expert advice on making a military accident compensation claim click here or call us free on 0800 0384 384. We are available to take your call twenty four hours a day, seven days a week.