At Bolt Burdon Kemp we have noticed a rise in cases and enquiries to the Military Claims team, related to missed opportunities in diagnosing and…
Lest we forget – On Saturday, 11th November 2023, the nation commemorated Remembrance Day, also known as Armistice Day. As the nation remembers those who…
With the temperature dropping across the U.K. as we enter the winter months, it can be a very challenging time for service personnel and veterans…
The Military exists in a culture of toughness, where an individual’s strength, resilience and perseverance are rewarded by being promoted through the ranks. This culture…
New statistics reveal that 5% of all deaths in the UK Armed Forces occurred whilst on training and exercise. The statistics published by the MOD…
A British Army project to develop hundreds of AJAX armoured vehicles is “back on track” after production caused potentially career-ending injuries. The project to build…
The recent service inquiry report into the death of 19-year-old Jaysley Beck is once again shining a light on unacceptable behaviours and practices within the…
LGBTQ+ veterans were tortured, degraded and sexually abused within the armed forces while it was illegal to be gay in the British military, an independent…
Due to the nature of the job, many servicemen and women are injured in the course of their employment whilst overseas. Since the UK’s decision…
The inquest into the death of Olivia Perks concluded in May 2023. At the time of her death, Olivia was training as an Officer Cadet…
The average person sleeps for about a third of their lifetime. Although this may seem excessive, sleep is one of the most vital parts of…
The Ministry of Defence has come a long way in terms of acceptance and inclusion of the LGBT+ community over the past decades. Homosexuality was…
A fantastic new orthopaedic centre has opened in Oswestry onsite at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH). Funded by the Headley Court…
Last week, Bolt Burdon Kemp (BBK) proudly sponsored its first Parliamentary reception supporting the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Women in Defence. We all recognise…
The maternal family of Olivia welcome the findings of the Coroner’s Inquest into her tragic and unnecessary death. The last four years have been the hardest…
Last month, and somewhat under the radar, the Ministry Of Defence (MOD) released their annual figures on sexual offenses committed by those subject to Service…
New figures published by the MOD show a 43% increase in military sexual offence investigations in the last year, with the number of investigations increasing…
It can be a difficult decision to take the step of instructing a solicitor and pursuing a claim in any situation. This is particularly true…
This week, Air Chief Marshall Sir Mike Wigston told a defence select committee hearing that he was “appalled” by inappropriate behaviour in the Red Arrows…
As we enter the winter season, I’m sure many of you reading this are getting yourselves ready for a ski trip. I am fortunate enough…
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