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You’ve joined the Armed Forces and you know there is a good chance you are going to are going to be put in harm’s way and it is accepted that injury and worse are part and parcel of the job. Because of this there is a special relationship between the Armed Forces and the nation known as… …the Military Covenant Britain has a ‘duty of care’ to its armed forces. This began as an unspoken pact between society and the…

Armed Forces Compensation Scheme This is a Non-Fault Scheme for injuries on or after 6 April 2005. You are not required to show that there was any fault on the part on the MOD in order to receive an award under the scheme. It is only necessary to show that your injury, illness or death was caused mainly by your service. Accepting compensation under the scheme does not disqualify you from making a civil negligence claim against the MOD. The…

Common Misconceptions Contrary to what you may have been told, soldiers do NOT have to wait until you have been discharged before making a claim. Claims must be brought within three years of the accident occurring. Making a claim will have no effect on your career prospects. Even if you are no longer serving in the British Army, you may still be entitled to compensation Over the years our lawyers have advised and assisted hundreds of service personnel. Subject to…