Understanding Military Sexual Trauma Claims: Your Options and Rights

Your Right to Claim After Sexual Assault During Service

You have the right to seek compensation for harm endured during service in the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, or other branches of the Armed Forces.

Claims can be made whether the assault occurred during training, deployment, on base, or elsewhere in the course of your service. You do not need to have left the Forces to make a claim, and you do not have to wait for the conclusion of any military or criminal investigation before seeking legal advice.

At Ison Harrison Solicitors, we are committed to helping you access justice with sensitivity, respect, and confidentiality.

What Can a Military Sexual Assault/Harassment Claim Cover?

A military injury claim following sexual assault or harassment is intended to recognise the harm and trauma you have suffered and to provide financial support for your recovery. You are entitled to seek compensation for:

• Psychological Injuries
  Harassment and bullying frequently result in significant emotional and mental health consequences, including anxiety, depression, and post traumatic stress disorder. Compensation recognises the pain, suffering, and loss of amenity associated with these conditions and helps ensure access to the therapeutic support needed for recovery.
• Impact on Career Progression or Loss of Earnings
  These behaviours can seriously disrupt a person’s working life. Victims may miss out on promotions, experience enforced or premature discharge, or struggle to continue in their role due to the hostile environment created. Compensation allows for recovery of lost earnings, any reduction in future earning capacity, and the wider effect on long term career prospects.
• Costs for Therapy or Medical Treatment
  Effective recovery may require counselling, psychological therapy, psychiatric intervention, or prescribed medication. Compensation is designed to meet the cost of these treatments so that you can obtain the support you need without additional financial pressure.

No Win, No Fee Available

We understand that financial worries should never be a barrier to seeking justice. That’s why we offer military sexual assault claims on a No Win, No Fee basis.

This means there is no upfront cost to you and if your claim is not successful, you will not have to pay our legal fees.  If your claim is successful we retain a pre-agreed percentage of your compensation (usually 25% inc. vat). Get in touch and we are happy to discuss how our No Win, No Fee arrangements work during your initial free consultation.

Free, Confidential Case Assessment

If you are considering a military sexual assault claim, your first step is a free, confidential assessment with one of our specialists. We will:

• Listen to your circumstances sensitively and without judgement
• Explain your legal rights and options clearly
• Advise whether you have a viable claim
• Answer any questions you may have about the process

You are under no obligation to proceed but, hopefully, you will leave the conversation better informed and empowered to make the decision that is right for you.

Speak to Ison Harrison Solicitors Today

We are ready to support you with expert advice and compassionate service. Contact our military injury claim team today for your free, confidential assessment.

Call us on 0113 224 7837 or email us at [email protected]