Andrew Buckham
National Head of Military - Partner
Veteran Support
As well as representing existing members of the armed forces, we're also here to help veterans. If you've been medically discharged as a result of an injury, or you have left voluntarily, our solicitors may be able to help you claim compensation providing your accident happened in the last three years.
If a family member has been killed, or suffered a serious injury that means they're unable to deal with their own legal affairs, then we'll be able to support you in these circumstances too.
We also provide a number of other veteran support services, to assist you through what can be a difficult transition in life.
Find out more about how we support veterans below. Alternatively, contact us for a free consultation, and we'll be happy to help.
What support is available to veterans?
As a veteran, you have the same right to make an injury compensation claim as armed forces personnel still in the service. We have worked with veterans of the Army, RAF, Royal Navy, as well as former members of the Army, Royal Naval and RAF Reserve.
When we help veterans make personal injury claims, we work closely with a number of different medical specialists and companies to help provide rehabilitation, support and care for your injuries. This can include case management, occupational therapy, vocational assessment and specialist care, such as surgery, physiotherapy and mental health support.
We understand the unique set of challenges that veterans can face without a support network. In addition to our military injury team, we represent veterans through a number of our personal legal services, providing support for:
- Buying or selling a house, including the forces Right to Buy scheme
- Divorce, children and family matters
- Employment difficulties
- Financial planning including tax and trusts
- Wills, trusts and probate services
You can listen to our podcast to hear expert insights and advice on the challenges faced by veterans and the 14,000 service members who leave the armed forces each year.
Which organisations does Irwin Mitchell work with to support veterans?
We have a long history of campaigning, fundraising and working with leading armed forces welfare organisations, including:
Meet a specialist from our team
Our market leading team will help you understand your rights, secure the compensation you’re owed, and access vital support – from rehabilitation to long-term care.
Speak to a Specialist
We are here to help you understand your rights and the support you need. Complete our enquiry form and one of our experts will contact you by the next working day.
Alternatively, you can call us now.
Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (Excluding Public Holidays).
0800 0232 233
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have left the military, but you are left wondering about an injury or illness that might have been caused by military negligence, you can find the answers here.We understand the extent to which armed forces personnel will be relying on service benefits and earnings which, as a veteran with an injury, you may suddenly find yourself unable to access. This could include:
- Service earnings
- Pension contributions or resettlement grants
- Commitment bonuses
- Specialist pay and allowances
- Service benefits, including loss of subsidised quarters and Learning Credits.
We have handled a range of different kinds of claims for armed forces personnel both past and present, including:
- Armed Forces medical negligence cases
- Cold injury claims
- Injuries caused by defective equipment
- Air accidents
- Noise-induced hearing loss
- Road traffic accidents
- Training injuries
In some circumstances, you also may be able to claim for injuries you received off duty. We have also dealt with a number of military claims involving fatalities.
Making an enquiry
We have several ways you can contact us, either by completing our online contact form, by phone, or using our live chat. If you start your journey online, here are the first steps to working together.
Complete our online formWe need a few details to understand your situation and the kind of support you need.
We’ll contact you by phoneOn the call our experts will ask you a few more questions to make sure we connect you with the right legal advice from our team.
We arrange a full appointmentIf we’re able to support you further, the next step is an appointment with one of our specialists so we can discuss everything in more detail.
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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.