If you suffered an accident during training exercise whilst serving in the Armed Forces for the MOD, you may be able to claim compensation for the injury and the suffering it has caused. Training exercise accidents occur frequently in the military and it is important to be aware of your legal rights and the options available to you if you do suffer a personal injury.
Can I claim for a training exercise accident?
As with any employer, the military has an obligation to ensure the safety of its employees. If you suffer a training exercise accident as a result of the failure or negligence of your employer, you must be able to demonstrate that the accident in which you were involved was the fault of your employer and that you did not contribute to its cause in any way.
Although most accidents on a training exercise are relatively minor, a small number of training exercise accidents can result in serious injury.
A serious training exercise accident could have a severe and lasting impact on the quality of your everyday life and require long periods of treatment and rehabilitation. Your employment prospects could also be affected by a training exercise accident which may even lead to a military discharge.
Making a compensation claim for a training exercise accident could help to alleviate the physical and emotional suffering caused by your injury and recompense you for the loss of present and future income.
How to claim compensation
Legal Advice Helpline can offer assistance if you have suffered a training exercise accident. We can help by providing access to an expert solicitor who will give you advice on making a claim for a training exercise accident.
All of our solicitors operate on a no win, no fee basis which means that you have nothing to pay at any time.
To find out more about compensation for training exercise accidents, call our helpline now on 0800 612 3042.