Armed forces training exercises are tough. They're intended to prepare you for combat, so by their nature, can be dangerous. But, like any employer, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has a duty of care to you as an employee and should make sure that precautions are taken to prevent unnecessary injury during training.
If you think the MoD has failed in their duty of care, our solicitors could help you seek compensation through a military training injury claim. If you've any questions about making a claim, contact us for a free initial consultation. We’ll discuss your accident and give our expert advice on your options.
If you’ve been injured in a training accident while serving in the Army, Navy, RAF, or Special Forces, you may be able to claim compensation. You could also claim if you were injured while serving in the Army Reserve (formerly the Territorial Army), Navy, RAF, or Special Forces Reserves.
Making a military training injury compensation claim against the MoD may seem daunting. But we've a proven track record in successful military claims. We'll bring our experience and expertise to your case, supporting you every step of the way with sensitivity and care.
If you lost a loved one who was serving in the military and died during a training exercise accident, we can also help you to claim on their behalf. We can represent you at the inquest to get you the answers and compensation you need.
Why choose Irwin Mitchell’s military injury solicitors to handle your training accident claim?
Our team of specialist armed forces lawyers, which includes various former service personnel, has over 25 years of experience dealing with compensation claims after military training accidents.
Since 1987, our specialist military injury team has helped hundreds of injured personnel from the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy to claim compensation. We’re considered one of the top law firms in the country for military claims and several cases we were involved in featured in the Chilcot Inquiry.
Several of our solicitors were part of team that were awarded for their pro bono work within The Royal British Legion Solicitors Group (TRBLSG). Our dedication to supporting the defence and armed forces community has seen us be awarded a Gold level Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).
Our Support and Rehabilitation team of clinical specialists will work to make sure you’ve access to all the help you need. We work closely with several Armed Forces welfare branches and organisations, and are also proud supporters of:
- The Royal British Legion Solicitors Group
- Help For Heroes
- SSAFA Forces Help.
Once your claim has been settled, we’ll put you in touch with the financial advisors in our Asset Management team. They’ll give you tailored advice on how to make your compensation last for the rest of your life, along with investment advice if you need it.
Our Welfare Benefits experts will help you to access any means-tested benefits you could claim as a result of your injuries. To make sure you get every penny you’re entitled to in benefits, we can set up a personal injury trust for you. This keeps your compensation separate from your personal finances, making sure your compensation isn’t factored in when calculating your benefit entitlement.
To minimise the stress of making a claim, we work in a flexible and compassionate way. If you’d like to visit us in one of the many offices we have around the UK, we can arrange this. If you can’t travel, we can meet you in hospital or at home, or set up phone or video calls. We’ll work in the way that suits you best.
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