Armed forces claims sit alongside the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme rather than replacing it. AFCS is a no-fault scheme run by the MOD; a civil claim is separate, based on negligence, and the two can often run together. Many people don't realise they can pursue both.
The most common claims we see involve training injuries, noise-induced hearing loss, and non-freezing cold injury, all of which follow patterns the MOD has known about for years.
What kinds of armed forces claim do we handle?
Training injuries
Including injuries from inadequate supervision or unsafe exercises.
Noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus
From weapons and machinery without adequate hearing protection.
Non-freezing cold injury
A recognised and frequently under-treated condition.
Manual handling and lifting injuries
Where load, technique or equipment left you exposed to avoidable harm.
Vehicle and aircraft accidents
Sustained during service.
Injuries from defective equipment
Including inadequate or ill-fitting protective kit.
What if I was partly at fault?
Partial responsibility reduces compensation proportionally. Being injured in a demanding training environment does not by itself amount to accepting the risk of negligence.
What you could receive
Armed forces claims cover general damages for the injury and its effect on your life, and special damages for financial losses, which commonly include loss of earnings where a career has been shortened or a medical discharge has followed, along with treatment and equipment costs.
We'll talk you through what's realistic for your situation once we've reviewed the details. We won't overpromise, and we won't quote a figure before we've properly understood your case.