Compensation
The amount of compensation received depends upon whether your claim is made under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme, or whether you are pursuing a claim for negligence against the MOD.
ARMED FORCES COMPENSATION SCHEME
The level of awards under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme is based on a tariff which lists the injuries for which compensation may be paid.
CLAIMS OF NEGLIGENCE
The amount of compensation received if pursuing a claim of negligence depends upon how serious your injuries are and what other losses you have incurred, including
- Future financial losses including loss of earnings, loss of promotion etc.
- Travel to and from medical appointments
- Any medication
- Care given by members of your family or others
- Damage caused to any of your personal effects
There are many other items for which you are entitled to claim compensation, including damages to compensate for having to give up a job you enjoy because of your injuries, and we will deal with these for you.
