Military Injury Claims 

Military Criminal Injury 

Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell

Armed forces personnel operate in some of the most dangerous environments and conditions in the world. However, a criminal attack, whether in the UK or abroad can cause just as much distress and injury as it would to a civilian. Numerous parties could potentially be liable for the distress and injury you have suffered as a result of a criminal injury.

At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your criminal assault claim. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to criminal injury 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 Criminal Injury Of Military Personnel With Expertise And Sensitivity

If you have been attacked or assaulted in the UK or abroad in a criminal attack, Irwin Mitchell can look after you and take care of your legal requirements in pursuing a criminal injury claim for your injuries.

If you have been injured in a criminal attack whilst serving in the Army, Royal Navy or RAF, you may be entitled to specialist criminal injury compensation available through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA), which is a government body created to compensate innocent victims of crime, or through the MoD’s Criminal Injuries (Overseas) Scheme.

Even if the offender is not identified, caught by the civilian or Service police or convicted, a successful claim can still be made. Before you make any assumptions about the likely success or failure of your criminal injury case contact Irwin Mitchell solicitors for advice.

Our lawyers have an in-depth knowledge of the workings of the CICA and the way in it processes criminal injury claim applications. We have established working relationships with various medical experts and specialist rehabilitation companies and can advise on the options available to you when making a criminal injury claim.

Proven Expertise In Criminal 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 claims for criminal injuries to military personnel.

Irwin Mitchell’s Commitment To Making A Difference

Irwin Mitchell’s first commitment is to you, and to achieving the best outcome for your claim.

We also have a long history of campaigning with leading organisations in numerous personal injury fields. 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 criminal injury compensation for those who have suffered injury.

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.



£750,000 for Former Female Sergeant after Military Accident

A former female Sergeant was awarded £750,000 in an out of Court settlement by way of compensation for injuries and financial losses suffered in an incident in 2004.

Our client was on the shooting ranges in Iraq when a former colleague (a Master Sniper) accidentally shot her in the knee at point blank range.

She required emergency treatment in Iraq before being returned to the UK where she was treated at Selly Oak and Queen Elizabeth hospital. Her treatment continues and it is indicated that she will require total knee replacement within 10-15 years of the date of injury with replacements for life.

Our client was medically discharged from the army and a very promising career, in which she contended that she would have applied for, and achieved either a Commission or extended service to age 55. The fact that she would have completed 22 years service was not in issue.

The award compensated our client for her pain and suffering as a result of the military accident and ongoing treatment which will be required. It also compensated her for the difference between her anticipated earnings from her military service and her residual earning capacity in civilian employment.

It allowed her the costs of undertaking surgery privately in the future and includes accommodation expenses from the date of her medical discharge to the date of her pre accident retirement from the army, and past and ongoing care costs associated with her injury and disability. It also included her pension and lump sum terminal grant loss as a result of early retirement from the army.

We have lawyers with the expertise and experience needed to help you with your claim. Choose from the list below to learn more about our experts in this area.

Name Location Job Title Telephone
Sion Kingston Leeds Partner 0113 220 6210
Andrew Tucker Sheffield Partner 0870 1500 100
Sarah Brumpton Leeds Associate 0113 394 6777
Andrew Buckham Sheffield Associate 0870 1500 100
Zoe Sutton Sheffield Associate 0870 1500 100
David Bell Glasgow Solicitor 0870 1500 100

Guidance With Strength And Sensitivity

We understand that contacting a lawyer might seem like a big step - especially if you have not done so before and we have therefore made it easy for you to contact us for free initial advice about your claim.

At Irwin Mitchell we understand the real impact of personal injury. Our team of specialists have the skills and experience to give you clear advice about the chances of pursuing a successful claim and to guide you through the claims process. You can then decide if you want us to pursue your claim on your behalf.

We are renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.

At Irwin Mitchell we will fight fearlessly to give you the greatest chance of winning your case, with the best possible outcome, and we will support you every step of the way.

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