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Military accidents come in different types and can range from serious to minor. No matter what type of accident, as long as there are injuries arising from it, a claim should be made against the offending party. Not only because of the current medical bills, but if it is something that can affect you in […]
Military accidents come in different types and can range from serious to minor. No matter what type of accident, as long as there are injuries arising from it, a claim should be made against the offending party. Not only because of the current medical bills, but if it is something that can affect you in the long term, then you will not want to be without money when you have a relapse.
With a few exceptions, the armed forces members are categorized the same way as civil servants when it comes to making claims for accident compensation in the UK. As long as they can prove that they sustained their injuries while they were performing their duties, the process is the same.
If a serviceman is injured because of someone else’s negligence, then their rights are the same as others when they pursue a claim against that person. In addition to that, they also have the option to claim under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme’s statutory no fault category. This can also be done for War Pension. The only exception to the rule is for ‘combat immunity’.
The laws governing claims made for military accidents is somewhat complex in the UK and should be taken on by people who understand how it works and know the ins and outs of every aspect of it. The solicitors at Hilary Meredith are just the people for this type of claim.
They have covered many different types of claims in the past and are willing to pursue yours if you will allow them to. Because of the amount of armed forces members who have sustained injuries each year it can be somewhat time-consuming to process a claim. They can do it for you in a shorter period of time because of their understanding of the process that is involved. The specifics of each case will determine the length of the process. If you are doubtful as to whether or not you have a valid claim, contact Hilary Meredith and get their expert legal advice on your situation.
They will ask the relevant questions and ensure that your process is started promptly for you to get a quick response. If they are not able to help you, they will notify you as soon as possible. It is the belief of many army personnel that it is impossible to pursue negligence claims from the Ministry of Defense until after they have left the service. This is in no way true and can result in many of the injured individuals not getting what they are entitled to. It is possible that this was thought because it was what occurred under the War Pensions Scheme prior to now.
Statute of limitations are instituted for some claim types. If you wait too long you may miss out on this opportunity to get your compensation. If you were injured in any military accidents and are contemplating making a claim, you should get the advice that you need from Hilary Meredith Solicitors, whether or not you are a member of the armed forces.They have the knowledge and experience to help you file a claim.
Cheri Davis writes for http://www.hmsolicitors.co.uk/
