Military Claims.

Military Injury Compensation Solicitors.

Serving in the Armed Forces is an honour for many – but it can also be dangerous and physically demanding.

As a result, injuries at work for Armed Forces personnel are more common than in many other industries.

Our specialised military claims solicitors have years of experience in dealing with these cases. Get in touch today and we can help you gain the compensation that you deserve.

The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) provides compensation for injury, illness or death caused whilst serving in the Armed Forces, other than in combat.

There is no obligation to establish fault under the scheme, which means if the injury was caused by service, the scheme will provide compensation provided the eligibility criteria are met, but the amount that can be recovered is limited – up to a maximum £570,000.

Servicemen and women can also bring a civil case to seek, as far as is possible, damages to return them to the position they would have been in if it were not for their injury.

Civil cases often relate to injuries received in training, and from using faulty equipment, but can also relate to clinical negligence where the MoD was providing medical treatment for servicemen and women.

Specialists at Lanyon Bowdler have a detailed understanding of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and can guide you through the process from start to finish.

The firm also works with local agencies through the Armed Forces Community Covenant so we can provide a holistic approach to support and assistance for our clients

Your Military Compensation Questions Answered

Am I entitled to compensation if I get injured whilst serving in the armed forces?

It is a question we get asked a lot – and the short answer is yes, but there are of course lots of different factors which will influence the type of case you can pursue.

The team of specialist lawyers here at Lanyon Bowdler have a great deal of understanding and experience of complex military cases, and will be able to talk you through your claim – starting with a friendly, down-to-earth chat about what’s happened and what you would like to do about it.

There are two main areas of legal claims which we assist with:

• Negligence cases against the Ministry of Defence as an employer and as a provider of medical services, including physical and psychiatric injury.

• Assistance with Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Claims, both initial applications, requests for review and tribunal appeals.

Can I make a negligence claim against the ministry of defence?

Like any employer, the Ministry of Defence is responsible for providing a safe working environment, underpinned by sound employment procedures, for all of its employees. There is of course an understanding (which will be agreed in each employment contract) that serving in hostile situations will bring its own element of risk – but there are still legal requirements which need to be followed to minimise that risk as much as possible.

The specialist lawyers at Lanyon Bowdler have experience of dealing with serious head injuries, amputee cases, occupational injury and stress and work cases, and PTSD cases – all involving people who served or were serving in the Armed Forces.

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Testimonials

What our clients say.

Contacted Lanyon Bowdler six months after an injury at work. They offered me several of their services, including no win no fee which I ended up choosing. The solicitor was extremely helpful, was always keeping me updated when there was news and answered promptly when asked for any updates or when I asked any questions. I was very happy with the final settlement and the advice I received proved to be the best for my case. I felt like the extra bit of care was extended to give me a good idea of the options I had to choose from which really helped to inform any decision.

Matthew

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From my initial approach to the final positive outcome I felt my solicitor was expending all his energy to win the case. I was kept informed throughout and was given straightforward advice on how to proceed. The end result was an acceptable outcome and the pay-out was prompt.

Eric

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Very friendly and quick to respond, highly recommend for anyone looking for legal advice.

Anonymous

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I couldn’t be happier with the service I have received over the past six years. I would highly recommend Lanyon Bowdler for legal requirements.

Jayne

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Since dealing with Lanyon Bowdler they have been diligent, efficient and at all times very helpful along with being structured in dealing with matters, fees and clarity on all levels. Thank you.

Michael

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I was clearly informed of progress step by step. The service you provided was very good.

Peter Weston

Shrewsbury

All work carried out effectively and efficiently.

Hubert Jones

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An excellent service with solicitors that you can talk to and who give you a clear understanding of all necessary legal implications and interpretations.

Eric

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From start to finish we had excellent service. Friendly, approachable and professional.

Carl Gittins

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Very clear, concise advice and guidance, easy to understand.

Ian Jamieson

Telford

Good service provided throughout with clear communication throughout with all options explored.

Lee

I can thoroughly recommend the highly professional and supportive service received over the last few months.

Heather

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Responsive, supportive, approachable, clear and empathetic.

Lisa Thacker

Professional and prompt communication. Supportive and client focused.

Lisa Thacker

Jennifer M Whittall Ltd

Whenever I have had need to contact Lanyon Bowdler I have always received a fast, concise and friendly response.

Lee Mortimer

UK Case Management

Definitely would use Lanyon Bowdler again if I need the use of a solicitor.

Mark Bowkett

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Smooth and efficient service from very professional firm.

Tim

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We were particularly impressed with the quality of work, the speed and excellent communication.

Allenby Douglas Ltd

Oswestry

Very friendly and approachable. Very good advice

Ivor Brown

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Great Service; Lanyon Bowdler were excellent from the outset. Straightforward and easy process. I just sat back and waited.

Paul Rowe

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Everything has been professional, efficient and courteous throughout and we are very pleased, both with the service and with the eventual outcome of our case. Everything was first class and exceeded our expectations. Thank you again for providing such splendid service. It is really appreciated.

Mr N J & Dr S J Browne

Llanfyllin

Military Claim for PTSD – Podcast

Listen here as we speak with a client, who’s a veteran and sufferer of PTSD. He talks about his need to take action against the MOD for his injuries, how difficult it was to take that first step to pursue a claim, and the stigma that still surrounds PTSD.

Shrewsbury Operations Group – Armed Forces Community Covenant

We work with a local Operations Group in Shrewsbury which supports veteran’s needs, working together to solve the problem and improve the situation. The group is made up of representatives from numerous charities and support groups including Help for Heroes, the local council, Combat Stress, Walking with the Wounded and West Mercia Police.

Podcasts

Armed Forces Outreach in Shropshire

In this episode, you’ll hear us chatting with Sarah Kerr about the support Shropshire council offer to all military personnel, veterans and their families, through their armed forces outreach programme. Sarah is ex-military herself, and acts as the Outreach Support Coordinator for Shropshire Council.

The Headley Court Veteran’s Orthopaedic Centre

This episode’s all about the amazing work of The Headley Court Veteran’s Orthopaedic Centre at Robert Jones & Anges Hunt Hospital in Oswestry. Carl talks about his inspiration for creating and developing the veteran’s service that’s seen around 25,000 patients over the past nine years. He talks about how it’s funded, and his future plans for the centre.

Getting in Touch

If you have been injured whilst serving with the Armed Forces, you may be entitled to compensation which can help pay for treatment or adaptations to your home which can make a tremendous difference to your quality of life.

Why not give our friendly team of Personal Injury Claim Solicitors a call to see how we can help? Use the online enquiry form and someone will get back to you.

We are a top law firm with specialised No Win No Fee solicitors who can guide you through the entire Military Claim process and assist with your recovery.

We have offices in Shrewsbury, Bromyard, Conwy, Hereford, Ludlow, Oswestry and Telford, and we have dealt with cases for people living anywhere within England and Wales.

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