Armed Forces Compensation for Former Air Corps Pilot Involved in Road Traffic Accident
Compensation for multiple injuries
£750,000 in Armed Forces compensation for a former pilot in the Army Air Corps as a result of multiple injuries sustained in an off duty road traffic accident in 2004.
The claimant was a Staff Sergeant serving with a front line attack Regiment. He was on career continuance and intended to serve until the age of 55. The claimant suffered significant trauma to both lower limbs, and internal injuries which required various operations with a requirement for a total knee replacement. He had chronic and disabling pain which affected his cognitive function. The claimant was medically discharged form the Army and was unable to pursue a civilian flying career. Evidence was accepted that he was capable of therapeutic earnings only.
The award compensated the claimant for the loss of his military career and the loss of a second civilian flying career, his ongoing loss of earnings, his loss of pension and terminal grant, past and ongoing care requirements and also the loss of the MoD’s contribution towards his children’s private school fees for the reminder of their education.
Compensation was achieved by means of a round table settlement meeting.
Armed Forces Compensation – Specialist Legal Advice
The above claim was handled by Zoe Sutton, Solicitor in Irwin Mitchell’s Armed Forces compensation team. The team specialises in representing Military Personnel who are injured On or Off duty. Irwin Mitchell has a significant amount of experience in dealing with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), their claims handling insurers and solicitors.
Irwin Mitchell also understands 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.
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