Military Claims

Military Injury Compensation Claims

Serving in the armed forces often involves exposure to dangerous environments. Members of the armed forces are entitled to the same basic protections and duty of care as civilian employees.

The Ministry of Defence has a legal responsibility to provide safe working conditions, suitable training and properly maintained equipment.

Common types of military accidents

Training and field exercises
Road traffic accidents
Faulty or unsafe equipment accidents
Parachuting, mountaineering or adventure training
Fires, explosions and chemical exposure
Manual handling injuries
Sports or physical training accidents

The impact of military injuries

Military injuries can have lasting effects on health, career prospects and family life. In addition to physical pain, many service members experience psychological distress or financial hardship if they cannot return to duty or civilian work immediately.

For Adrian Cormack, Partner and Head of the Personal Injury Department:

“I would recommend you to my colleagues, friends and family should anyone need advice and helpful service from Coles Miller Solicitors. Your service was excellent indeed.”

A pedestrian hit by a car wrote to thank Brian Parsons, Personal Injury Executive:

“I would like to express my thanks to Coles Miller and in particular yourself. I had received a letter from the driver's solicitor and I was not clear about some of the content. Believing I had no relevant insurance, I contacted Coles Miller. You suggested contacting my house and contents insurance provider. To my astonishment I did in fact have cover on this policy. Thanks again Brian for your excellent advice.”

"Crispin dealt with our case and was excellent in every way throughout the whole process. From our first meeting to the end of it he kept us well informed and explained everything clearly to keep us updated throughout. He is a credit to the company and would definitely recommend him to friends and family in the future."