Military Accidents

Though a career in the military is always going to come with added risks and danger, an employee of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has the same right to safety as any other job. If the negligence of an employer or colleague has caused you injury then you could be entitled to compensation. You are considered an MOD employee if you work for the Army, Navy, RAF or the MOD as a civilian. The Crown Proceedings Act decrees that military injury claims may be made by MOD employees who were injured before 1987.

Types of Injuries commonly sustained

Despite the obvious added danger of a career in the military, there are strict safety guidelines in place to ensure that accidents are avoided. Despite this, many injuries occur outside of the conflict zones, in training or even while off-duty. Common situations in which a military injury could occur are:

 

repetitive actions or through medical negligence. Another common condition amongst military personnel is post traumatic stress disorder, which can be claimed for as well if there is sufficient evidence to suggest it has seriously affected your life.



Claiming Army Injury Compensation



Any serious injury can be an extremely difficult experience to endure, however an injury sustained whilst on military service can be particularly devastating as it may mean they are no longer able to do the job that they have trained many years for. This means it is very important that the loss of earnings plus costs of medical care and retraining for a new job can be claimed for. If you were injured in actual combat then it is very unlikely you are eligible to make a claim as it was probably inflicted by an enemy, rather than the negligence of an employer. However, each claim is unique and Lawson Taylor will guide you through the claims process on a no win no fee basis. Our specialist accident lawyers will offer expert advice and your case will be dealt with sensitivity and understanding. It may not be the MOD that you claim against, it could, for example, be a hospital or the manufacturer of a piece of military equipment. Don’t worry if you are unsure about who to claim against as our solicitors will deal with every aspect of your claim.

Contact Lawson Taylor today for a non-obligatory conversation with a military accident lawyer to start your compensation claim.