Our expert military claims lawyers will handle your claim at no cost to you* and in the vast majority of cases you will receive 100% of your compensation**.
Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell
Suffering an injury on or off duty can be a difficult and distressing experience. As well as physical distress, injured members of the Armed Forces frequently have concerns about their future health, career and the impact it will have on their family. However, depending on the circumstances, there may be numerous parties potentially liable for the consequences of your military injury.
At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your military injury claim. Irwin Mitchell recognises the huge commitment and sacrifice members of the Armed Forces and their families make. We passionately believe that injured Service personnel deserve the best support, medical care, rehabilitation and injury compensation.
We are renowned for our understanding of the unique circumstances and issues affecting you and your family due to military injuries, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.
Our armed forces injury lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity.
Above all, we put you first.
Handling Military Injuries Claims With Expertise And Sensitivity
All military injury 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. Our specialism and experience allows us to understand the unique demands of Service life. We have experience of handling claims for people from the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force (RAF).
If you have suffered a head injury while serving in the armed forces, you can find detailed information about how to make a compensation claim against the Ministry of Defence on our dedicated head injury website.
Case Study: Lance Bombardier Ben Parkinson
Ben Parkinson was seriously injured by a mine in Afghanistan. He lost both his legs as well as suffering a brain injury, fractures to his skull, cheekbone, nose, jaw and pelvis, fractured vertebrae, as well as serious damage to his spleen and chest.
We successfully fought for his right to receive compensation suitable to meet his future needs as an injured serviceman. Watch a video of Ben's story
Proven Expertise In Military Injuries Claims
We know that as a member of the Armed Forces making an injury claim and talking to a solicitor can be frowned upon. However, you can be assured that our advice is independent and strictly confidential. We're here to listen and help you and your family in what can be a very difficult time.
Irwin Mitchell is 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 military injuries claims.
Whether you're injured on or off duty, it's always worth seeking specialist legal advice. In the past, our Armed Forces injury claims team have successfully fought military injury claims for injured members of the army, navy or RAF 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 (including assault courses)
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.
What Our Clients Think About Us
"I'm really not sure where to start, as thank you really doesn't seem like enough. You have simply overwhelmed me with your help and support over the last - I think its four years now.
"You have always provided much more than just a lawyer - client relationship, and I admit at times you were no doubt a little frustrated by some of my more animated rants! But through this you provided both a sensible and caring approach to achieve a final settlement with which I am extremely happy."
Steve
"This is a letter to record our sincere thanks to you and your team for all the help and support you have given us. Without it I do not know how we would have been able to cope. I do not have to tell you how distressing a time it has been, but when I described you elsewhere as a rock that we have been able to lean on and sometimes very heavily, I really meant it."
Robert Dicketts (Nimrod accident)
"I would like to thank-you for everything that you have done for Ben. You have fought incredibly hard to ensure that injured soldiers, such as Ben, get the support and compensation they deserve, and which will help them to live the best quality life they can expect. Without your professional knowledge, patience and expertise, there would not have been such a successful outcome. We will always be grateful for the difference you have made."
Diane Dernie, Mother of Ben Parkinson
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
People injured while serving in the military may be able to claim compensation through the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme - find out more about the scheme
Please note that if your injury was not your fault you may be able to make a civil claim as well as claiming through the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme. Making a civil claim alongside an Armed Forces Compensation Scheme claim may significantly increase the amount of compensation you receive. Don't delay in getting legal advice as certain time limits apply to civil claims for compensation.
For advice on which type of claim would be best for you, please contact our dedicated armed forces team.
Irwin Mitchell's Commitment To Making A Difference
Irwin Mitchell's first commitment is to you, and to achieving the best outcome for your military 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, Sickness Absent Management Teams 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 Service personnel who have suffered injury or been involved in fatal accidents.
Our Armed Forces Injury Claims Team is at the forefront of many leading legal cases, which have included obtaining fairer compensation for members of the Armed Forces severely injured on Operational Tours.
The above information relates to the law and procedures 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.