Serving in the UK Armed Forces means working in environments that demand exceptional resilience. Most service personnel accept those challenges willingly, but no one expects to suffer harm because safety procedures failed or because proper support was not provided. When avoidable injury occurs, the law recognises your right to seek answers and compensation. Our role is to support serving personnel, reservists and veterans across the Army, Royal Navy, RAF and Royal Marines who have been injured physically or psychologically as a result of their service, and to guide families following a fatal accident.
Many people worry that bringing a claim will affect their duties or relationships within their unit. In reality, claims are handled through the MOD’s legal and insurance teams, entirely separate from the chain of command. Each year, thousands of serving and former personnel pursue compensation without any adverse effect on their career. Whether your injury arose on exercise, during training, on an airfield, at sea, on the road or during routine duties, you are entitled to the same standard of protection and care as anyone else under UK law.
Supporting Military Personnel and Their Families
We cover every major area of military injury. We assist those hurt in accidents during training or day-to-day duties, including range incidents, physical training failures, falls, crush injuries and accidents in workshops or barracks. We also advise on road traffic incidents involving military vehicles, on-base collisions and accidents involving mixed military and civilian traffic, whether in the UK or overseas.
Many claims arise from defective equipment or PPE. When weapons malfunction, when vehicles are poorly maintained or when protective gear such as boots, gloves, helmets or respirators fails to perform, the consequences can be serious. We examine maintenance records, procurement decisions and safety documentation to understand how and why equipment failure contributed to an injury.
Noise-related conditions feature heavily amongst all military claims for compensation . Military hearing loss and tinnitus are two of the most widespread injuries in the Armed Forces, often linked to weapons fire, aircraft noise, armoured vehicles or explosive events. These conditions can develop gradually or suddenly and may occur even where hearing tests appear normal. Similar principles apply to cold and heat injuries. Non-freezing cold injuries and heat-related illnesses are among the most preventable conditions experienced during service, often linked to inadequate kit, poor environmental monitoring or a lack of rest, hydration or rotation.
Psychological injuries are another significant area of military harm. PTSD, anxiety, depression and trauma-related conditions can arise after witnessing or experiencing distressing events, accidents, fatalities, operational pressure or prolonged stress. Many individuals suffer for extended periods before seeking help. These conditions deserve the same seriousness as any physical injury, and compensation can provide access to treatment, stability and long-term support.
We also act in the most serious and catastrophic cases, including traumatic brain injury, severe burns, complex orthopaedic injuries, spinal damage and amputations. Families who have lost a loved one may require assistance navigating investigations, inquests and internal MOD inquiries. Fatal cases require sensitivity and expertise, and our aim is always to help families understand what happened while protecting their legal position and securing appropriate support.
Specialist Military Claim Advice
If you have been injured as a result of your service or if you have lost a family member in circumstances that raise concerns you do not need to manage the situation alone. We can help you understand whether your injury is likely to be considered service-related, whether negligence may have contributed to it, and how best to pursue compensation or support through the appropriate routes.
Whether your case involves tinnitus, hearing loss, NFCI, heat injury, PTSD, training accidents, road collisions, defective kit, catastrophic harm or bereavement, specialist advice ensures your rights are protected and that your experience is taken seriously. The sooner you seek guidance, the sooner you can begin moving toward stability, recognition and the support needed for the future.
Military Service Claim FAQs
No. Many people aren’t sure whether their situation involves negligence, equipment issues, a training problem or something completely different. Just explain what happened in your own words and we will work out the correct claim route for you.
Yes. Very few clients come to us with complete documentation. Service records, exercise logs, medical notes, witness accounts and vehicle or equipment records can all be obtained later. What matters most at the beginning is that you tell us when your symptoms started, how the injury happened, and how it has affected your life. We will gather the supporting evidence for you.
This is extremely common, especially with tinnitus, NFCI, PTSD and gradual hearing or physical deterioration. The law recognises that many service-related conditions take time to surface or be understood. You may still be able to claim if you only recently made the connection between your symptoms and your time in service. It is always worth seeking advice, even if you think too much time has passed.
Absolutely. Your enquiry is private, and your chain of command is not informed. The claims process operates entirely outside military reporting structures.
No. Claims are handled through separate MOD legal channels, not through your unit. Serving personnel regularly pursue claims without any impact on duties, postings or promotion prospects.
Yes. Many military injuries build up over time because of repeated exposure, cumulative stress, ongoing equipment issues or a series of overlooked risks. Your claim does not need to be linked to a single incident. We look at the full picture and identify where avoidable failures contributed.
Signing a general acknowledgment of service risk does not remove the MOD’s duty to keep personnel safe. You cannot “sign away” your right to reasonable protections. Even in hazardous environments, the MOD must still plan exercises properly, maintain equipment, supervise training and implement safety measures. If those duties were not met, a claim may still be valid.
Yes. Families often take the first step, especially where the injured person is overwhelmed or reluctant to reach out themselves. We can explain the process, outline options and confirm what involvement is appropriate, while still respecting the individual’s privacy and consent.
You can start a claim while still serving. If your injury later affects your ability to remain in the Forces, your solicitor can explain how that interacts with both civil claims and AFCS awards.
A service-related injury is any condition that arises from your duties, training, operational environment or tasks you were required to carry out as part of your role. You do not need to have been deployed, and it does not need to have happened in a high-risk situation. If the circumstances are connected to your military service in any meaningful way, it may qualify.
No. Once you authorise us to act, we request your records directly from the MOD, your GP and any relevant medical providers. You are not expected to chase paperwork yourself.
A pre-existing condition does not prevent compensation if your service made it worse. The law recognises aggravation claims, meaning you can be compensated where military duties accelerated or worsened a condition you already had.
Overseas operations often involve limited documentation or fragmented reporting. We can still investigate using witness accounts, timelines, deployment orders, medical assessments completed afterwards and any electronic logs that do exist.
Most military claims are settled without a court hearing. Only a very small number proceed to trial, and even then, you would be fully supported throughout. For the majority of clients, the process is handled through written evidence and negotiation.
Military cases involve unique terminology, structures, evidential requirements and legal considerations such as combat immunity, chain-of-command decisions, equipment standards, training duties and AFCS interactions. A specialist already understands these nuances, which gives your case a clearer and stronger pathway from the beginning.
Yes. Many conditions such as tinnitus, PTSD, NFCI, repetitive strain, progressive hearing issues develop gradually. A claim does not require a precise date of onset. Instead, we look at patterns: when symptoms first became noticeable, when they worsened, and the types of exposure or events connected to your role.
Reservists have the same right to compensation as full-time personnel. In fact, Reservists often face additional challenges such as limited acclimatisation, unfamiliar environments or compressed training cycles, all of which can be relevant when assessing a claim.
Yes. Joint operations, shared training exercises and multi-service environments can complicate responsibility, but they do not prevent a claim. Liability can be investigated across branches or organisations where necessary.