WHAT IS A MILITARY TRAINING ACCIDENT CLAIM?
Tough training is expected. Negligence is not.
Realistic, demanding training is part of military life — but the Ministry of Defence still has a legal duty to provide a safe system of training, proper supervision, suitable equipment and appropriate medical cover.
Where that duty was breached — through unsafe practices, inadequate supervision, defective equipment, excessive training loads or poor medical care — and you were injured as a result, you may be entitled to compensation, whether you are still serving or have since left.
What we can claim for
Physical Training Injuries
Injuries from PT, loaded marches, assault courses and overexertion.
Exercise & Range Injuries
Accidents on ranges, field exercises and battle training.
Fractures & Joint Injuries
Broken bones, dislocations and serious joint damage.
Overuse & Stress Injuries
Stress fractures and chronic injuries from excessive training loads.
Inadequate Medical Care
A training injury made worse by delayed or poor treatment.
Loss of Earnings
Compensation where the injury ended or limited your career.
You may have a claim if…
You served in the Army, Royal Navy, RAF or Royal Marines (regular or reserve).
You were injured during training, PT, an exercise or another service activity.
The accident involved unsafe practices, inadequate supervision or negligence.
You suffered an injury as a result.
How your claim works
01
Free consultation
Tell us how the accident happened and how you were injured. We assess your claim at no cost.
02
Evidence & medical records
We obtain accident reports, service records and arrange a medical assessment of your injuries.
03
We pursue the MOD
We build your case and bring the claim against the Ministry of Defence on your behalf.
04
You are compensated
Your claim is settled and you receive the compensation you are owed.
Military training accident FAQs
Can I claim for a military training accident?+
Yes — where your injury was caused by negligence, such as unsafe practices, inadequate supervision, defective equipment, an excessive training load or poor medical care, you may be able to bring a compensation claim against the Ministry of Defence. This applies to serving personnel and veterans.
What counts as a training accident?+
Training accidents can happen during physical training, loaded marches, assault courses, range and live-fire training, field and battle exercises, adventurous training and vehicle training, among others. If you were injured during a service activity that was not run safely, it is worth speaking to us.
But injuries are part of training — can I really claim?+
Accepting the rigours of military training is not the same as accepting negligence. The MOD has a duty to provide a safe system of training. Where it failed in that duty and you were injured as a result, you can have a valid claim — even though training is demanding by its nature.
I have left the forces — is it too late?+
Not necessarily. The three-year time limit usually runs from the date of the accident, or from when you first realised the full extent of your injury (your "date of knowledge"). Courts also have discretion to extend the limit, so it is always worth asking us.
Will claiming affect my AFCS award or pension?+
A civil claim is separate from the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pension, and can usually be made in addition to them. We will explain how they interact so any existing award is properly accounted for.
Is a military training accident claim No Win No Fee?+
Yes — we handle military training accident claims on a No Win, No Fee basis, so there is nothing to pay upfront and nothing to pay if your claim is not successful.
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