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Military Injury & Armed Forces Compensation Claims

Claim compensation for Armed Forces personal injury (on and off duty)

Choosing the right solicitor for your case is the most important decision you will have to make. Investigating any armed forces claim or military accident can be difficult and complex and an experienced solicitor in this area can make all the difference.

Military Compensation Claims - an Overview

The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS)

Making an Armed Forces Claim

Time limits for claiming Armed Forces Compensation

How our Armed Forces Injury Specialists will Help You

Contact our Armed Forces Accident Team

Armed Forces Personal Injury case studies

Armed Forces Accident Team Profile

Miltary compensation claims - an Overview

All military compensation claims are handled by our specialist Armed Forces claims team who have the expert knowledge and experience to deal with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), their claims handling insurers and solicitors. In addition to accident/injury cases, we also work with claims arising in the following areas:

We understand the unique demands of Service life and we work closely with a number of the military welfare branches and organisations including; SSAFA, Combat Stress, BLESMA, Defence Medical Welfare Services and a number of the Regimental Associations.

Irwin Mitchell is also the appointed Legal Representative under PAX Personal Accident Insurance (Legal Expenses) for personal injury claims.We can ensure that you not only get the right legal advice, but where appropriate, the right welfare support and guidance.

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Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS)

About the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme

Armed Forces Compensation Scheme - Claims Form

The form above should be completed if you want to make a claim under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (please ensure you have contacted us for free legal advice first).

You must be serving or have served in HM Forces (including Reserve Forces and Brigade of Gurkhas) and your illness or injury was caused by your service on or after 6 April 2005. If you are no longer serving and your illness or injury was caused by your service before 6th April 2005, you may be considered under the War Pensions Scheme.

Making an Armed Forces Claim

The MoD is probably the largest single employer in the UK. Like any other employer, it is ultimately responsible for the health and safety of those engaged in its service while they are at work, both at home and abroad. Anyone suffering illness or injury caused by negligence whilst working for them can make a claim against the MoD, whether they're currently serving or not.

As a member of the Armed Forces, you are entitled to the same protection from injury and illness as any other person could expect from their employer. Civilians who are injured or ill as a result of MoD activity can also take legal action against the MoD with the help of our specialist Armed Forces claims team.

Whether you are injured on or off duty, if you have been injured and it was not your fault it is always worth seeking specialist legal advice. Our Armed Forces Team have successfully represented injured service personnel involved in accidents as a result of road traffic accidents, parachuting, fast-roping, aviation , weapons, fires/explosives, vehicles, equipment failures, training exercises, mountaineering, sports and adventure training.

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Time limits for claiming Armed Forces Compensation

Whether you are injured on or off duty, if you think the MoD or another third party is responsible for your injuries, contact us to find out what your options are. Don’t be misinformed about your rights. You can make a claim for compensation if you are currently serving, have left the Armed Forces or are about to medically discharged. If you have been injured and think you have a claim then contact us as quickly as possible to ensure that you don’t fall foul of strict time limits which apply to civil claims for compensation. If you are in any doubt contact us to get the right legal advice.

How our Armed Forces Injury Specialists will help you

More than anything, we aim to keep things clear, simple and as straightforward as possible for our clients, so there's no need for you to worry at any point about the legal complexities or technicalities of your case. You'll be kept informed throughout the claims process which, put simply, looks like this:

Your free initial consultation gives us a clear understanding of your claim.
If you have a case we assign our best legal team with the expertise to handle your claim.
The legal team will investigate and build evidence to back up your case.
We keep in touch with you throughout, so you're always informed.
Finally, with your approval, we arrive at the best compensation settlement possible.

Complete our online claims form here for free advice >

Contact our Armed Forces Accident Team

We can offer independent expert legal advice and know how to achieve the best result for you. Your initial consultation with us is free, and we'll tell you then whether or not your case is worth pursuing. If it is, we'll carry out our investigation of the case free of charge too.

Find out free if you have a claim >