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Fatal accidents while serving – what happens to the family?

By its very nature, serving in the military can be dangerous. When a fatality happens, it’s a devasting time for the victim’s family with many…

By Natasha Mason
Soaring inquest delays are devastating families and jeopardising evidence – we need an urgent plan

The UK’s current coronial system is plagued with delay and is consequently failing to provide adequate support to bereaved families. The outcome of inquest investigations…

By Jennifer Ellis
Op RESTORE – Tailored NHS treatment for veterans with physical injuries

At this time of year, I often think about my clients who may be struggling with their rehabilitation. I wanted to raise awareness about one…

By Phoebe Newell
How Non-Freezing Cold Injuries (NFCI) can impact military personnel far beyond a cold snap

With Christmas just around the corner, the weather is getting colder. For a number of military personnel, this change causes a significant amount of anxiety…

By Cameron Upton
The “Warrior Mentality” and the impact on service personnel in accessing medical help

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…

By Emily White
British Army resumes AJAX tank production after soldiers lose hearing

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…

By Cameron Upton
Injured abroad serving in the British Forces, can you still bring a claim?

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…

By Cameron Upton
Sleep, tinnitus and military personnel

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…

By Emily White
What can I do if I am not happy with the solicitor acting in my…

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…

By Hannah Swarbrick
AFCS or a civil claim: which route is right for me?

At BBK we often get enquiries from Service personnel and veterans asking how to go about claiming for an injury that they have suffered. Here…

By Ahmed Al-Nahhas
Pain associated with Spinal Injuries

Many of our clients who are military personnel and veterans who have suffered with spinal injuries or spinal cord injuries (‘SI’ or ‘SCI’) also suffer…

By Marie-Joelle Theanne
What is Cauda Equina Syndrome?

Cauda Equina Syndrome or CES is where all of the nerves in the lower back suddenly become severely compressed.  It is a neurosurgical and spinal…

By Amira Dabbous
What is compartment syndrome?

Compartment syndrome is a pain condition involving swelling within muscle compartments. It occurs when there is an increase in pressure within an enclosed compartment of…

By Bolt Burdon Kemp
‘My Forces Life’ writing competition is launched

I am very excited to share that Bolt Burdon Kemp are supporting Reading Force to run a short story competition for Forces families. Competition This…

By Victoria Sedgwick
AJAX tank debacle: not so funny for injured Service personnel

Much has been made in the press about the shambles of the AJAX light tank contract.  The tanks were purchased in 2011 and the government…

By Ahmed Al-Nahhas
Attitudes matter

I often act for service personnel and veterans who have suffered long-term physical and psychiatric injuries.  Their focus and attitude towards recovery seems unique and…

By Ahmed Al-Nahhas
MoD reveals extent of abuse against young recruits

A freedom of information request by Child Soldiers International has revealed that between January 2014 and August 2017, there were 50 cases of alleged violent…

By Hannah Swarbrick
Have you heard of Compartment Syndrome?

Unless you have been unfortunate enough to suffer from this incredibly painful condition the chances are you may not know what it is. Each muscle…

By Bolt Burdon Kemp

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