Our expert lawyers will handle your claim at no cost to you* and in most cases you will receive 100% of your compensation**.
Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell
Members of the Territorial Army and Reservists frequently find themselves in conditions and environments as dangerous as their full-time counterparts. They have a right to expect the fullest protection possible from their employers. When this protection is flawed or missing, the results of a Territorial Army injury can be serious for both victims and families.
At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your Territorial Army injury claim. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to an injury or bereavement, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.
Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity.
Above all, we put you first.
Handling TA And Reservist Claims With Expertise And Sensitivity
If you’re in the Territorial Army or you’re a reservist in the armed forces and are considering making a military injury compensation claim, it’s important to choose the right legal expertise.
Irwin Mitchell has the specialist knowledge and expertise in Territorial Army injury claims and to help you secure the compensation you deserve.
Whether you’re injured on or off duty whilst serving in the Territorial Army or Reservists, whether or not it was your fault, it’s always worth seeking specialist legal advice from Irwin Mitchell. In the past, our Armed Forces Team have successfully fought reservist injury claims for 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
As a member of the Armed Forces, (Regular, TA, Reservist or FTRS) you are entitled to the same protection as any other person injured or made ill whilst working for the MoD. If you have suffered an injury whilst serving as a reservist, you can take direct legal action and make a compensation claim with the help of our specialist Armed Forces claims team.
Proven Expertise In Territorial Army And Reservist Claims
Our specialist Military Injury Team deals with claims on behalf of injured service personnel from all three services - Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force. We have lots of experience in dealing with the MoD, their insurers and solicitors, as well as a unique understanding of the military community and culture.
We work closely with a number of the Armed Forces welfare branches and organizations. We are the PAX appointed legal representatives under the PAX Personal Accident Insurance Scheme for personal injury claims.
Irwin Mitchell is also one of the largest and most experienced personal injury law firms in the country.
Our team includes many of the country’s finest personal injury lawyers. They operate in highly specialised teams, offering the highest level of legal expertise in Reservist injury claims.
Irwin Mitchell’s Commitment To TA And Reservist Injury Claims
Irwin Mitchell’s first commitment is to you, and to achieving the best outcome for your TA and Reservist injury claim.
We also have a long history of campaigning with leading organisations in the armed forces welfare field. These include the SSAFA, Combat Stress, BLESMA, Defence Medical Welfare Services and a number of the Regimental Associations. Together with those organisations we seek improvements in health and safety, prevent accident and injury where possible, and improve the quality of life and levels of compensation for those who have suffered injury.
We have also pursued many leading legal cases in order to improve the prospects of success of claims for various forms of personal injury, and to obtain fairer compensation.
The above information relates to the law in England and Wales.
* Subject to entering a ‘No Win, No Fee’ agreement with us and complying with its terms.
** Does not apply to group actions, criminal injuries or accidents and illnesses outside England and Wales and is subject to compliance with the terms of your funding arrangements.
All Scottish cases will be handled by the Scottish law firm with which we are associated, Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP. The law relating to funding is different in Scotland and you will receive separate advice about what that means as well as a separate funding agreement.