Military injury compensation claims

What is the definition of a military injury?

The term 'military injury' does not exclusively refer to injuries such as lost limbs, which many people may envision. Unfortunately, severe physical injuries such as the loss of one or more limbs is common when serving in the military. However, injuries do not refer only to physical injuries - this can also be in reference to illnesses, both psychological and physical. In addition to this, military ‘injuries’ can include many other definitions of physical, mental or emotional harm. Examples of military injuries can include, but are not limited to:

• Cold injury - an injury or illness acquired as a result of working in freezing and/or wet conditions. Compensation claims can be made if suitable clothing and equipment was not provided by the employer.
• Road accidents - if you are travelling in a military vehicle in the UK which is involved in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation. In addition to this, if you are involved in a road accident abroad whilst on duty and the person responsible for your injury is another member of the Armed Forced, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
• Criminal injury - you may be entitled to claim compensation if you are assaulted whilst on duty in the UK or abroad.
• Asbestos-related illnesses - if you worked in a military role whilst asbestos was still being used, or you came into contact with a family member’s uniform whilst they worked with asbestos during their time in the military, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
• Serious injuries - you may be entitled to compensation if you sustained a gunshot wound, brain injury, spinal injury, crushing injury or amputation due to negligence whilst you worked in a military role.