Serving in the Armed Forces brings with it immense courage, sacrifice, and resilience. However, when injuries happen—whether on active duty, during training, or as a result of mistreatment within the chain of command—those affected deserve expert support to secure justice.
At Ison Harrison, we specialise in military injury claims, standing beside current and former service personnel to help them recover compensation and rebuild their lives.
Civil Claims vs the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS)
Military injury claims provide a legal route for individuals who have suffered physical or psychological harm as a result of their service. While the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) offers a no-fault option for certain injuries, it does not prevent a civil claim where the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has failed in its duty of care and have been negligent. Often, civil claims allow for greater compensation and can address a broader range of harms than the AFCS scheme covers.
Ison Harrison’s Expertise in Military Injury Claims
Our dedicated team at Ison Harrison has extensive experience in this complex and sensitive area of law. We have acted for service personnel, reservists, and veterans across a wide range of injury claims, including:
- Serious training accidents due to inadequate risk management or supervision
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health conditions
- Bullying, harassment, and sexual assault during service
- Medical misdiagnosis or failure to treat injuries or illnesses
- Fatal incidents involving MOD negligence or procedural failings
We understand that many clients are unsure whether they are entitled to bring a claim—particularly if they’re still serving. But where negligence can be shown, and an injury has resulted, legal action is often available even during service. Early legal advice is essential, particularly as strict time limits may apply.
Compassionate, Specialist Legal Support
At Ison Harrison, we’re recognised for more than just our legal credentials—we’re known for how we treat our clients. You’ll deal directly with a lawyer experienced in military claims who understands the pressures of service life. We listen carefully and advise honestly, ensuring you feel supported from the outset.
Our initial consultations are always free and confidential. And where appropriate, we offer no win, no fee arrangements to ensure you can proceed without financial risk.
How We Can Help You
Clients regularly turn to us for support in:
- Appealing AFCS decisions where claims have been wrongly rejected
- Representing families at inquests into military-related deaths
- Securing long-term compensation for physical or psychological trauma
- Pursuing claims related to overseas deployments
Get in Touch Today
If you’ve experienced harm during or following your time in the military, don’t suffer in silence. Your service matters—and so does your right to justice and compensation.
Please call us on 0113 224 7837 or email [email protected]
We’re here to help you move forward—on your terms, with expert legal support every step of the way.
Military Injury Claims
The most common claim types that we handle for our clients
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Diane Askwith heads up the military injury claims team at Ison Harrison Solicitors. Meet The Team
