You don’t have to have seen action to get compensation for a military injury. In fact, injuries that occur as a result of enemy fire may be ineligible for a military injury claim. However, if you have been hurt in conflict due to negligence or if you’ve sustained injuries while training, or even off duty, you could have a case for a military injury claim.
The fact is, armed forces personnel, whether in a ‘fighting’ role or a supporting role are exposed to hazardous environments during the course of their duties and, inevitably, this can lead to injuries. Furthermore, all Ministry Of Defence employees have the same right to personal injury compensation as any other type of worker.
Call us now on 01244 645830 or complete a Free Online Enquiry to discover your legal rights and entitlement to compensation.
Why Bartletts Solicitors Are The Best Solicitors For Your Personal Injury Claim
Here are some reasons why we believe that you should call us to discover more about how can help you with your claim:
- We have settled over 12,000 accident claims.
- We have recovered over £68 million in compensation for our clients.
- We provide you with a true No Win No Fee service. If we don’t win your claim for you, you pay nothing.
- We are members of the Association Of Personal Injury Lawyers, because we have solicitors who work exclusively on accident claims, ensuring that you get the best service and the maximum compensation.
- We offer a completely free, no obligation initial enquiry so that you can speak with us and decide if we are the best solicitors for your needs. Why not call us right now on 01244 645830 and let us explain how we can help you.
Are you entitled to military injury compensation?
Strict safety guidelines are imposed on most armed forces operations, but due to the nature of the activities, such as training exercises, accidents and injuries still occur. Typical examples of activities where servicemen and women may be injured include:
- Weapons training
- Parachuting
- Diving
- Sports
- Driving military vehicles
- Exposure to chemicals
- Using faulty equipment
- Criminal injury
- Aviation accidents
- Post traumatic stress disorder
When it comes to making a claim, the only caveat is that in order to pursue a claim you must have been injured after 1st May 1987, as legislation prevents claims being made for injuries before this time.
What you can claim for.
In some cases, injuries can be so severe that the individual may have to leave the armed forces. This can mean long-term unemployment or retraining for a new career. If this is the case, as well as compensation for your injury and providing appropriate treatment and care, you may also be able to claim for loss of earnings and retraining expenses.
How to make a military injury claim.
The amount that can be claimed for can vary greatly from case to case and will depend on variables such as the extent of the injury and lost earnings. Bartletts Solicitors are recognised as a leading legal firm in the area of military injury claims, even if the injury has happened overseas.
Make a free compensation enquiry today
For specialist advice on your personal injury claim, call us now on 01244 645830 or complete a Free Online Enquiry and we will soon be in touch.
