If you work in the military and have been injured while off duty in an accident that wasn't your fault, our solicitors could help you claim compensation. If you've been assaulted while off duty, we could also help you to make a claim.
We understand that service personnel have different needs when making a claim. Concerns about loss of service benefits, pay and allowances following an injury are common. We'll make sure all these things are considered when pursuing compensation for you.
Insurance companies often have limited knowledge of the value of a lost service career. So, without specialist military lawyers to accurately value your claim, it could be settled for less than you’re entitled to.
If you’ve any questions about claiming compensation for an accident that happened while off duty, call us today for a free initial consultation about your case or contact us online.
What types of off duty military injuries could I claim compensation for?
We've represented service personnel who have been in several different kinds of accidents off duty, including:
In some cases, such as injuries sustained at a gym or service approved sporting event, it may be possible to claim from the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS). Our specialist solicitors will be able to advise you on who we’ll need to claim against for your injuries.
Our lawyers are also experienced in claiming through the Criminal Injuries (Overseas) Compensation Scheme, which is a specialist scheme for service personnel (and their families) who’ve been assaulted abroad.
If you’ve been injured in an off duty accident while serving in the Army, Navy, RAF or Special Forces, you may be able to claim compensation. You may also be able to claim if you were injured while serving in the Army Reserve (formerly the Territorial Army), Navy, RAF, or Special Forces Reserves.
Why choose Irwin Mitchell to handle your off duty military injury claim?
We’ve the largest personal injury team in the UK, claiming a total of over £1.5 billion in recent years for our clients. No matter the injury, and no matter the circumstances, you’ll be met with compassionate, practical advice that puts your wellbeing first.
Our military injury claims team includes former military personnel. This gives us specialist insight into how to get you the compensation you deserve.
It also means we understand how you must be feeling after sustaining an injury while off duty. That’s why we’ll treat your claim as the unique situation it is, handling it with sensitivity and care, while also giving you tailored legal advice on how we think it’s best to approach your case.
Our friendly and experienced support services teams are also here to help you throughout your claim and beyond. If you need specialist support, the trained clinical experts in our Support and Rehabilitation team are here to help you get it. We’ve strong relationships with charities and support groups of all kinds throughout the UK, so we can help you access support that’s close by.
Our Asset Management team of financial experts will be there for you when your claim is settled. If you need any guidance on managing or investing your compensation, they’ll give you advice on how to make your money work for you, ensuring it’s there when you need it.
The experts in our Welfare Benefits team will also be available to advise you on whether you’re entitled to claim any means-tested benefits due to your injuries. They’ll then help you to access these benefits. Our experts can give advice on ringfencing your military pension and protecting other assets.
We can also set up a personal injury trust for you, which keeps your compensation separate from the rest of your finances. This stops your compensation from being considered when calculating your benefit entitlement, making sure you get all the financial support you need.
To make the claims process as comfortable and convenient for you as possible, we tailor the way we work with our clients. If you’d like to meet with us in person, we can either visit you at home or in hospital, or you can visit us at one of the many offices we’ve located across the UK. If you prefer to communicate remotely, we can set up phone or video calls.
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