MOD compensation claims

Like any other employer, the Ministry of Defence has a duty of care for its employees and when things go wrong you deserve compensation for you injuries and suffering. However, unlike many situations, the issues surrounding MOD claims can be very complex and deserve to be handled by a specialist.

Roythornes has been handling MOD and military compensation claims for a number of years and in that time has built a reputation based on technical expertise, sensitivity and good legal work.

Our team are always on hand to talk to should you need to, and are totally professional in what they do.

Why should you use Roythornes to handle you MOD compensation claim?

Over the years we have built up an extensive network of knowledge and contacts in relation to MOD compensation claims.

Our team of lawyers is headed by Mark Fielding who was a member of the TA for 26 years. He has considerable insight into the military ethos and can more easily understand the terms and procedures used in military life.

We have contacts with all the relevant administrative offices within the military establishment.

We have access to a panel of experienced medical specialists who understand the military way of life and the injuries those working within it can suffer.

We are able to cope with the media pressure which sometimes arises during cases - most notably this was shown during the Blue 25 inquiry, where we represented two of the families involved, and helped them handle the intense media interest in their case.

We are one of the top 200 law firms in the UK – large enough have technical specialists in most areas of law, but small enough to maintain that all important personal service and contact throughout a case.

We are proud to be trusted by the Royal British Legion to be a member of a small panel of lawyers to whom they refer cases.

The type of MOD and military claims we handle include:

• Military accidents at work
• Personnel involved in Road Traffic accidents
• Claims involving serious injuries
• Boards of Inquiry and Inquests
• Clinical negligence

We fully understand the hesitancy some servicemen may in bringing a compensation claim against the MOD, but it is happening every day, and if you have been injured because of someone else's negligence (rather than your own actions), then why should you not claim compensation? As is so often said by the military "it (the MOD) is a big firm."

When can you make a MOD claim?

You can make a compensation claim against the MOD for any accidents or injuries which happened after May 1987. You usually have to make a claim within three years of the incident, although this can change depending on the type of claim.

If in doubt speak to us for advice.

You can make a claim even if you have left the Armed forces of been medically discharged.

Does it matter where you live?

Although our offices are in Spalding, Peterborough, Nottingham and Newmarket, we handle compensation claims for MOD personnel across the UK and Europe. We regularly visit Headley Court to see clients and to hold informal presentations and surgeries.

The next steps

If you believe you may have a compensation claim relating to the MOD please contact Mark Fielding on 0115 945 4425. Mark leads our MOD compensation claims team and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.