Personal Injury
Injured during service or civilian life? You may be entitled to compensation
If you’ve suffered an injury, whether during military service, training, or in civilian life, you could be entitled to claim compensation.
At Forces Law, our members specialise in helping Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and their families get the legal support they need.
✔ No Win, No Fee options available
✔ Military-focused legal specialists
✔ Free, confidential initial advice
You don’t have to deal with this alone
An injury can affect far more than just your health.
It can impact:
- Your ability to serve
- Your long-term career
- Your income and financial security
- Your family life
Many people delay getting advice, only to find later that they’ve missed their chance to claim.
Getting early advice could make all the difference
What can you claim for?
You may be able to make a personal injury claim if your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence.
We can help with:
- Military training accidents
- Injuries caused by faulty or inadequate equipment
- Road traffic accidents (on or off duty including during leave periods)
- Workplace accidents
- Slips, trips and falls
- Medical negligence
- Bullying, harassment, and psychiatric injury
- Serious injuries (including brain and spinal injuries)
- Criminal injuries and assault cases
Not sure if your situation qualifies? That’s exactly what we’re here for.
Specialists in military injury claims
We understand the realities of Armed Forces life, and the unique challenges that come with it.
Our network includes legal specialists experienced in:
- Claims against the Ministry of Defence (MOD)
- Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) claims
- War pension claims
- Injuries affecting medical grading or discharge
You may have been:
- Given unsafe or defective equipment
- Required to operate in unsafe conditions
- Pushed beyond safe physical limits
- Injured due to negligence or poor decision-making
We know how to handle these cases, and connect you with the right expert.
No win, no fee – no financial risk
Most personal injury claims are handled on a No Win, No Fee basis.
This means:
- No upfront legal costs
- No fees to pay if your claim is unsuccessful
- Clear, straightforward advice from the start
You can explore your options with confidence
Time limits apply – don’t delay
There are strict time limits for making a personal injury claim:
- Most claims must be started within 3 years of the injury
- For those under 18, the 3-year limit begins at age 18
- Some claims (such as criminal injury claims) have shorter deadlines
Waiting too long could mean losing your right to claim.
If in doubt, get advice now
How the process works
We keep things simple and straightforward:
- Specialist connection – we match you with the specialist solicitor
- Free initial consultation – tell your solicitor what happened
- Case assessment – your solicitor evaluates your situation
- You decide – no pressure, no obligation
Why choose Forces Law?
- We focus on Armed Forces personnel and veterans
- We understand military structure, culture, and challenges
- We work with experienced, trusted legal specialists
- We make the process clear, simple, and stress-free
You’ll get straight-talking advice from people who understand your situation
Not sure if you have a claim?
Many people we speak to aren’t sure whether they’re eligible to claim.
That’s completely normal.
A quick conversation can give you clarity
Speak to a specialist
If you’ve been injured and think you may have a claim, don’t wait.
👉 Call us now 0808 271 0444
Free, confidential advice. No obligation.
The most important point that we can make is to take advice from one of our specialist firms as soon as possible if you have any related query.
Our member law firms who provide this service
If you’re ready to get in touch with a lawyer and you know which member law firm you would like to speak with then please click on the link below to be taken to their website.
