Hodge Jones & Allen

The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme is open to members of the armed forces who have suffered an injury as a result of military service after 6 April 2005. The Scheme operates on a ‘no fault’ basis and, contrary to a civil claim, it is not necessary to establish negligence or breach of health and safety regulations on the part of the MOD. An applicant to the Scheme is not prevented from pursuing a personal injury claim for compensation through the courts, and if successful, this latter route is more likely to lead to a higher award of damages. Any claim under Armed Forces Compensation Scheme must generally be brought within five years of whichever the earliest of the date the injury occurred, the date the condition was made worse by service, the date medical advice was first sought, or the date the injured person leaves the armed services.

Let us access your Armed Forces compensation claim?

The specialist Military Claims Team at Hodge Jones and Allen will look at the facts of your particular case and can advise on you the best course of action. We have considerable experience in acting for service personnel injured whilst on active duty. Please contact a member of our team on 0800 437 0080 who can assess whether you have a potential personal injury claim or complete the 'Can I make a claim?' enquiry form. We will be able to advise you on how to proceed at our first meeting. We offer a free initial consultation.

Personal Injury Military Claim Team

• Patrick Allen, Partner
• Jocelyn Cockburn, Partner
• Simon O'Loughlin, Partner
• Melanie Williams, Partner
• Matthew Cuell, Team Manager