Making a military claim for loss of limb compensation

We understand how traumatic and difficult losing a limb in military service can be. While almost all military operations and exercises carry an element of risk, it is critical that all measures are taken to avoid injury wherever possible. Where this has not happened, and severe injuries lead to amputation, you could be entitled to make a military limb loss claim.

We know that making a claim for compensation may not be the first thing on your mind, however having access to the right support can make all the difference in moving forward with life after losing a limb.

At Slater and Gordon, our specialist military solicitors have helped countless current and former military personnel access the compensation and support they need. When you’re ready, speak to a member of our team to find out how we can help you.

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What can cause a military amputation?

There are a wide range of circumstances in the military that can unfortunately lead to loss of limb, including:

• Injuries caused by active combat
• Accidents during training exercises
• Road traffic accidents
• Medical negligence

Whatever the cause of your amputation, the consequences can be severe, and the support required is likely to extend far beyond the initial recovery from surgery and rehabilitation. Unfortunately, amputation often leads to medical discharge from the Armed Forces, and dealing with the loss of your service career and access to service benefits such as physiotherapy can be overwhelming.

How do I make a military amputation claim?

The process for making a military amputation claim can be quite complex, so it is advisable to get the support of an expert military solicitor to ensure your case is managed smoothly and successfully.

To start a claim, the first step is speaking to a member of our dedicated military team. Our team has a wealth of experience in both military claims, as well as members’ own lived-in experience as veterans. We’ll ask a few questions to determine the details of your case and be able to advise you on the best way forward. This could be bringing a civil claim against the MoD, which will involve proving the MoD’s negligence was at least in part to blame from your injuries or submitting a claim through the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS).

In either case, it is best to gather all relevant documentation and from there, we can help guide and assist you through the entire legal process, working hard to ensure you receive the compensation, rehabilitation and support you need.

Why choose our military injury lawyers?

At Slater and Gordon, we have a long-standing connection with military personnel, and all our cases are handled by specialists with a great deal of experience in dealing with military injury cases.

Our dedicated military injury solicitors are headed up by Natasha Orr, Senior Associate and an APIL (Association of Personal Injury Solicitors) accredited Senior Litigator, as well as a former member of the Armed Forces. Her first-hand experience gives her an extensive understanding of the challenges faced by military personnel and fuels her passion for assisting the military community. Due to her husband being a veteran of the Royal Navy of 9 years, she also understands the unique demands on family life.

Our military law team have received numerous accolades and recognition across the legal industry, such as Chambers and Partners and Legal 500. Our team work closely with several charities, such as Adaptive Grandslam and The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC), and often take part in charity events and fundraising activities enabling us to give back to the military community.