Can I make a military road traffic accident claim?
Suffering injury in a Road Traffic Accident (RTA) can be a traumatic and life-changing event. We have dealt with a wide range of cases involving:
- Injuries to drivers and passengers
- Injuries to cyclists and pedestrians
- Accidents on and off duty
- Accidents during training involving armoured and other vehicles
- Accidents abroad and on deployment
- Vehicles which have not been properly maintained or were not fit for purpose.
Where you have been injured by someone who is uninsured or who could not be traced (a hit and run), we can bring an armed forces road traffic accident claim under the Motor Insurers Bureau’s (MIB) untraced driver’s scheme.
What are some of the main causes of military vehicle accidents?
Some of the main causes of military vehicle accidents include:
- Poorly maintained road surfaces
- Use of unsafe vehicles
- A lack of road traffic signs or markings
- Lack of concentration by driver or pedestrian
- Lack of attention to road safety
- Driver fatigue
Negligence from officials, such as the Ministry of Defence, in the lead-up to or after an accident could result in serious, long-term consequences. It is their responsibility to provide the correct safety provisions, such as functioning vehicles and adequate road signs.
If you notice that your working conditions are unsafe, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommends you contact your local safety advisor or chain of command immediately to allow the Ministry of Defence to resolve the issue internally.
Why make a military road traffic accident claim?
Unfortunately, even relatively minor injuries can impact on your military career. If you are medically downgraded and no longer able to carry out your duties or be deployed, then this might lead to you missing out on promotion, an extension of your Service or otherwise limit your career progression. In serious cases, where your career has been cut short by medical discharge, then you may have a very significant financial claim for loss of earnings, benefits and pension.
Our specialists, military vehicle accidents solicitors also have extensive experience in handling catastrophic injuries, including spinal injuries, limb loss and brain injuries.
Why choose Bolt Burdon Kemp for your military road traffic accident claims?
You can be reassured by the extensive experience our military vehicle accident lawyers offer you. Here’s why you can trust us to handle your case:
- Experience: We’re proud to have spent over 35 years handling a wide range of cases, with many of these being army road traffic accident claims.
- ‘No win no fee’: We can take your case on a ‘no win no fee’ basis, which means that you won’t pay anything unless you win your case.
- Real people: While our solicitors are professional in their service, they also offer the human touch needed for sensitive cases such as military road traffic accident claims.
- Partners: To improve the level of support available to our clients, we work with partner organisations such as Headway and the Spinal Injuries Association.
- Awards: As recognised by the independent Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500, we’re one of the leading firms in personal injury.
- Accredited: Each year, we’re assessed according to the Lexcel practice management standards and we’re members of The Law Society’s Personal Injury Accreditation
- Testimonials: With hundreds of reviews from past clients, it’s safe to say that we’ve helped to improve many people’s lives.
Contacting us
If you or someone you know has suffered a military vehicle accident that was the fault of another party, we can help. Our team of specialist military solicitors is highly skilled in cases like these and can determine whether you could be eligible to make a military road traffic accident claim.
We have several funding options available to make our services more accessible. Many cases are funded by Conditional Fee Agreements, also known as ‘no win no fee’. This means you do not have to pay upfront fees.
Get free, impartial legal advice by getting in touch with one of Bolt Burdon Kemp’s expert solicitors on
Contacting us
If you or someone you know has suffered a military vehicle accident that was the fault of another party, we can help. Our team of specialist military solicitors is highly skilled in cases like these and can determine whether you could be eligible to make a military road traffic accident claim.
We have several funding options available to make our services more accessible. Many cases are funded by Conditional Fee Agreements, also known as ‘no win no fee’. This means you do not have to pay upfront fees.
Get free, impartial legal advice by getting in touch with one of Bolt Burdon Kemp’s expert solicitors on 020 3944 8628 or contact us online.
