Armed Forces Injury Claims

If you have been injured whilst serving in the armed forces, you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injuries.

Here at Irwin Mitchell, we have a dedicated armed forces injury claims team who aim to make the often complex military claims procedure as simple as possible.

All military claims are handled by our specialist armed forces injury claims team which has extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and their procedures, claims handling insurers and solicitors as well a strong understanding of the unique environment and conditions that face military personnel and their families.

Different Types of Armed Forces Injury Claim (On and Off Duty)

Our armed forces injury claims team handle a wide range of claims for current and former military employees. Some of the more common claims are described below but if you can't find what you are looking for, please contact Irwin Mitchell’s specialist solicitors who will be able to advise you on your armed forces injury claim.

• Military Accidents Injury Claims

  The Ministry of Defence has a duty of care to its servicemen and women to create a working environment that is as safe as possible by providing them with adequate training, fully functioning and properly maintained equipment and competent colleagues.

  If those requirements have not been met and you have suffered an injury as a result, you should contact Irwin Mitchell today to discuss the possibility of making an armed forces accident claim.

• Armed Forces Injury Claims for Road Traffic Accidents

  If you are injured in a road accident, whether you are on or off duty, you could make a claim for compensation.

  Our armed forces injury claims team have pursued road traffic accident claims for British military personnel serving all over the world and throughout the UK. If you are a current or former member of the Army, Royal Navy or RAF and have been injured in a road traffic accident that was not your fault, you could be entitled to compensation.

• Criminal Injury Claims for Armed Forces Personnel

  If you have been attacked or assaulted in the UK or abroad, talk to Irwin Mitchell’s armed forces claim team as you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim.

  The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, a government body created to compensate victims of crime, provides the opportunity to seek financial compensation for military personnel who have been attacked or assaulted in the UK whilst the MoD’s Criminal Injuries Compensation (Overseas) Scheme allows victims to make a claim even if the offender has not been identified.

• Illnesses & Diseases Contracted by Military Personnel

  Due to the nature of the job that military personnel carry out, you could unknowingly be exposed to harmful substances which may lead to the contraction of illnesses or diseases. If you are a current or former member of the Army, Royal Navy or RAF and have developed an illness or disease whilst serving, you should contact Irwin Mitchell today to discuss a possible armed forces injury claim.