• More than 5,000 successful compensation claims against the MOD
• Pursuing military injury claims in Northern Ireland since 1993
• Vastly experienced military injury claims solicitors
• Hassle-free claims process for former and serving Army, RAF, Navy and Reserve Forces personnel
• Free initial legal advice on your military accident claim

You’ve been injured while serving your country, so we don’t believe you should be made to work hard to claim the compensation that’s rightfully yours. Whether you’re making a civil military injury claim, AFCS or WPS claim, we’ll guide you through a simple, hassle-free claims process.

Step 1: Contact Reid Black
Get in touch for free initial legal advice. We’ll advise you on whether you’re eligible to make a civil claim or if a compensation scheme claim would be more appropriate.

Step 2: Gathering Information
Next, we’ll gather the evidence we need to support your claim — this is particularly important if we need to show the MOD was at fault for a civil claim. Evidence might include your service record, medical notes and witness accounts.

Step 3: Medical Assessment
We’ll arrange for you to be assessed by an independent medical professional. It’s vital that we understand the full extent and any long-term impact of your injury before seeking compensation from the MOD.

Step 4: Compensation Negotiations
Once we fully understand your injuries, we will negotiate with the MOD to secure the maximum compensation amount to which you’re entitled.

Step 5: Compensation Payout
We’ll continue to support you and oversee the MOD’s compensation payment to you.

The time limit for making a civil military injury claim in the UK and Northern Ireland is three years from the date of your injury. There are some exceptions to this:

• If you were under 18 at the time of your injury, you can claim up to your 21st birthday.
• If you or the person you’re claiming for don’t have the mental capacity to make a claim, there are no time limits.

There is a seven-year time limit for AFCS claims and no time limit for WPS claims. In all cases, we recommend starting your claim as soon as possible.

Military compensation is hugely important. You can use a payout to fund your recovery or rehabilitation, tackle the financial effects of your injury, or improve your quality of life.

If you’re making a civil military injury claim, your compensation will be awarded based on several factors. Your payout will be split into two categories:

General Damages – Compensation for the pain and suffering caused by your injury, plus the impact it’s had on your quality of life.

Special Damages – Compensation for the financial hardship and knock-on effects of your injury. This covers things like loss of earnings, medical, rehab and physio bills, travel costs and changes to your living arrangements.

We’re among the most experienced military injury claims solicitors in Northern Ireland, helping thousands of veterans to secure compensation from the MOD. Our legal expertise in this area has been noted by a High Court Judge. We’ll use all of that know-how to secure the maximum payout that you’re entitled to, with all the support and guidance you need every step of the way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get in touch for a no-obligation consultation on making a military injury claim in the UK and Northern Ireland. It’s the crucial first step towards the compensation you deserve.