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Military Service Claims
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Military Claims Specialists
Military Compensation Claims
When you signed up to serve, you accepted the risks. You understood the sacrifices. You were willing to put yourself in harm’s way to protect others, but you didn’t sign up to be failed by the very systems meant to protect you.
Injuries and illnesses caused during military service often go unseen by the public. Deafness from repeated weapons fire. Post-traumatic stress that never truly loosens its grip. Hands and feet damaged beyond repair from exposure to freezing conditions. Injuries sustained during training that was meant to prepare you, not break you!
Behind every uniform is a person with a family, a future, a life beyond the battlefield, and when that future is torn away by faulty equipment, a parachute that doesn’t deploy properly, by a crash whilst on a military convoy, by exposure to toxic chemicals – someone must be held to account.
For too long military service personnel have been made to feel that injury is just ‘part of the job’, that speaking up is disloyal and that seeking help is weakness. That’s wrong.
Whether you have been injured in a friendly fire incident, suffered harassment or bullying that has impacted your mental wellbeing or been exposed to harmful drugs such as Lariam you deserve justice. This isn’t just about the money that compensation will afford you, it’s about recognition, it’s about standing up for yourself and ensuring that no-one else goes through what you have.
Get the Support You Deserve
Our military claims team is made up of experienced solicitors that have helped countless military personnel, from all military backgrounds, Army, Navy, RAF, Specialist units and Reservists, reclaim their lives. We stand firmly with those who serve and their families. Before giving clear, honest advice on how to progress a claim and how to move forward we listen first and foremost. There’s no pressure, no judgement and no cost to find out where you stand.
We work with serving personnel and veterans from all branches of the armed forces. Whether your injury occurred last year or a few years ago, it’s worth getting legal advice now. If the full extent of your injury or the cause only became clear recently, you may still be within time to act. And unlike the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme, a civil claim can reflect the full impact your injury has had on your life including lost earnings, pain and suffering, and future care.
If you are family member reading this and mourning the loss of a loved one, our deepest condolences are with you. No amount of compensation can replace what you have lost but please know that we are here to not only support you but to help you take the next steps when you are ready.
Service is brave, and demanding answers is brave too.
WE SPECIALISE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF MILITARY CLAIMS
Military Deafness Claims
Many of those serving in the British Armed Forces have been exposed to harmful levels of noise during their service, often without adequate protection or proper safety measures.
Learn more about military deafness claims
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) is a government-run scheme designed to provide financial compensation to members of the UK Armed Forces.
Learn more about the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
Heat & Cold Injuries
Heat and Cold Injuries, including Non-Freezing Cold Injuries (NFCI) can result in life-altering injuries from exposure to harsh conditions.
Learn more about heat, cold and NFCI claims
Lariam (Mefloquine) Claims
Lariam (mefloquine) is an anti-malarial drug that was routinely given to British service personnel on deployments to areas with malaria risk from the 1990s through the mid-2010s.
Read our Lariam (Mefloquine) claims
Military Claim FAQs
Can I make a military accident claim if I’m still serving in the Armed Forces?
Yes. You do not need to leave the military to begin a claim. Many service personnel start the process while still in uniform. Your solicitor can act on your behalf confidentially and professionally, without affecting your chain of command or duties.
Am I eligible to claim for an injury that happened during training?
Yes. Training accidents are among the most common causes of military injury claims. If your injury resulted from negligence — such as poor planning, unsafe environments, lack of supervision, or defective equipment — you could be entitled to compensation.
Can I still claim if the injury happened years ago?
Possibly. Generally, claims must be brought within three years of the injury or the date you became aware of it. In some cases, such as delayed PTSD symptoms or illnesses from toxic exposure, the time limit may start from your diagnosis rather than the event itself.
Can I claim for PTSD or other psychological injuries from service?
Yes. If you developed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or another mental health condition due to failures in duty of care — such as inadequate support, poor debriefing processes, or a failure to remove you from exposure — you may be able to claim compensation.
What if my injury was caused by another soldier or a friendly fire incident?
You may still be able to claim. Whether it’s a friendly fire (blue-on-blue) incident, or a training mistake caused by another service member, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) can still be held liable if the event was preventable and caused by procedural failure or negligence.
Can reservists and ex-military personnel also make claims?
Yes. Reservists, veterans, and ex-forces members can make claims just like regular personnel. If your injury or illness happened during service — or can be linked to your time in uniform — then your right to claim remains valid, even after leaving the military.
Is it possible to claim for injuries caused by faulty equipment or vehicles?
Yes. If equipment or machinery — such as firearms, parachutes, aircraft, or armoured vehicles — failed due to poor maintenance, design flaws, or supply chain negligence, you could be entitled to compensation for any resulting injuries.
I was exposed to chemicals or toxins while serving. Can I claim?
Yes. Claims may be possible if you were exposed to toxic chemicals or carcinogens — such as those found in military aviation environments — and were not provided with appropriate protection or warnings. This includes exposure in confined helicopter cabins or fuel-heavy areas.
Can I claim for heat or cold-related injuries like NFCI?
Yes. Heatstroke, frostbite, and non-freezing cold injuries (NFCI) can occur due to a failure to provide proper kit, training, or rest periods. If your condition could have been prevented with reasonable precautions, you may have grounds for a claim.
Does bullying or harassment in the military qualify for a claim?
Yes, if it resulted in psychological harm, physical injury, or forced discharge. The MoD has a duty to ensure a safe working environment. Bullying, harassment, discrimination, or abuse by colleagues or superiors may be grounds for compensation.
Can I claim if I was injured in a military road traffic accident?
Yes. Military personnel injured in road traffic collisions — whether in combat zones, on training exercises, or during routine transport — may be able to claim, particularly if the accident involved negligent driving, poor maintenance, or a command oversight.
What if I was injured during parachuting or military aviation exercises?
You may be eligible to claim. Whether the injury happened during a jump, while on board an aircraft, or due to faulty aviation gear, it can be investigated. Failures in planning, briefing, or equipment can all form the basis of a claim.
Can I recover SLA (Single Living Accommodation) charges if injured and unable to use the facility?
In some cases, yes. If you’re paying SLA charges but were rendered unable to use the accommodation due to injury, discharge, or hospitalisation — especially where the injury was due to MoD negligence — legal advice may help recover unjust fees or claim for associated losses.
Is claiming against the MoD considered disloyal or career-ending?
No. Making a claim is about asserting your legal rights. The MoD is a large employer, and like any employer, it has legal obligations. A properly handled claim will not impact your career or standing and should not be seen as disloyal.
How much compensation could I receive for a military accident claim?
The amount depends on the severity of the injury, its impact on your life, lost earnings, medical expenses, and any long-term health effects. PTSD and NFCI claims, for instance, may result in significant awards if your ability to work or live normally has been affected.
Will my claim affect my Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) entitlement?
No. The AFCS is separate from civil claims. You may be eligible for both — one through the MoD’s internal scheme and another through the courts. An expert solicitor can advise you on how best to proceed and ensure you do not lose out.
Can I claim if a loved one died while serving in the military?
Yes. If a family member died due to negligence — whether during training, on deployment, in a road accident, or because of faulty equipment or inadequate medical care — you may be entitled to bring a claim on their behalf. Fatal accident claims can cover funeral costs, financial dependency, and compensation for the emotional and practical loss. These claims are usually brought by spouses, partners, children, or parents of the deceased.
Military Charity Website Resources
Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion is one of the largest charities within the armed forces sector and supports serving and ex-serving personnel and their families with advice, welfare, financial grants, mental health support.
Combat Stress
Combat Stress is a specialist charity that offers specialist mental health therapy and clinical care for veterans and their families that may have complex mental health needs arising from their time in service.
SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association)
The SSAFA is military charity that offers advice to veterans and serving personnel and their families on mental wellbeing, financial, social care and a variety of other useful services.
Help for Heroes
Help for Heroes provides physical, mental, financial and welfare support to veterans, serving personnel and their families, regardless of when or where they served.
Veterans Connect
Veterans Connect as a charity provided support to homeless persons and veterans which included outreach, food, clothing, hygiene products, and nurse-led clinics for former members of the British armed forces. Regrettably it would appear that this scheme no longer operates.
Walking With The Wounded
Walking With The Wounded is a charity that supports veterans in areas such as mental health, employment and wraparound care coordination programmes based on the need of each individual.
Veterans’ Foundation
The Veterans’ Foundation charity works with hundreds of smaller charities by helping them to deliver their objectives through their use of the Veterans’ Foundation grant award scheme.
The Army Benevolent Fund
The Army Benevolent Fund provides support to soldiers, veterans and their immediate families via the use of grants and welfare assistance.
Armed Forces Charities
The Armed Forces Charities website was a useful resource that amongst other things housed a variety of research pieces detailing UK military matters which now appear to reside here.
