Armed Forces Compensation Claims
Have you had an accident in the uk or abroad?
If you are a civilian or employee of the armed forces you
are entitled to pursue a claim for compensation against the
Ministry of Defence if you are involved in an accident in
the UK or whilst abroad.
For service personnel it is possible to pursue several
types of claim depending on the circumstances of the injury:
- A Civil claim against the MoD through the Courts.
Like any employer the MoD have a duty to their
employees to ensure adequate levels of health and
safety, training and equipment. If those levels fall
below a reasonable standard it could be proved that they
were negligent. If that is the case you may be entitled
to pursue a Civil claim for compensation. In doing so
you may receive more in compensation than if you pursued
a claim under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
- In addition/or alternatively to a Civil claim you
can pursue a claim under the Armed Forces Compensation
Scheme (AFCS). This is a non-fault based scheme
designed to compensate Armed Forces personnel who are
victims of illness, injury and death. Remember, making a
claim under the AFCS does not prevent you from pursuing
a Civil claim as well.
- If you have sustained injuries (physical or
psychological) as a consequence of a criminal act, you
could pursue a claim under the Criminal Injuries
Compensation Scheme if it happened in the UK or under
the Ministry of Defence’s Criminal Injuries Compensation
Scheme (Overseas) if it occurred abroad
If you have been injured, physically or psychologically,
whilst employed by the MoD you may have a claim for
compensation if it can be proved that the MoD acted
negligently or failed to act reasonably.
Robinson’s solicitors can advise you which claims can and
should be pursued according to your personal circumstances.
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