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Training & Exercise Injuries
Injured during military training or an exercise?
You may be entitled to compensation.
Speak to a specialist military training injury solicitor today — confidential, no obligation.
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Could You Have a Military Training Injury Claim?
If you suffered any of the following during service in the UK Armed Forces, you may be entitled to compensation:
- Musculoskeletal injury (back, knee, shoulder, hip) during physical training
- Stress fracture or overuse injury from excessive or poorly supervised training
- Injury caused by faulty, defective or inadequate equipment
- Accident during combat training, field exercise or live firing
- Injury during basic training, recruit training or officer training
- Injury caused by unsafe conditions or inadequate supervision
When Does Negligence Apply?
Not every training injury gives rise to a compensation claim — but where the injury was caused by a failure in the duty of care owed to you, a claim may be available. Common examples of negligence in military training injury claims include:
- Inadequate supervision during high-risk training activities
- Failure to carry out proper risk assessments
- Use of defective or poorly maintained equipment
- Excessive physical demands placed on recruits or personnel
- Failure to respond appropriately to reported injuries or symptoms
How a Military Training Injury Claim Works
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Free Confidential Call
We discuss your service history, the circumstances of your injury and your symptoms. No obligation.
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We Assess Your Options
We advise on the best claim route — AFCS, civil MOD claim or both — and give you a realistic view of what your training injury claim may be worth.
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We Handle Everything
We manage the process, gather evidence and keep you informed throughout your military training injury claim.
Military Training Injury Claims — Common Questions
Can I claim compensation for an injury during military training?
Yes. If you were injured during military training or an exercise in the UK Armed Forces and the injury was caused by negligence — for example, inadequate supervision, faulty equipment, unsafe conditions or excessive physical demands — you may be entitled to compensation. Both civil claims against the Ministry of Defence and claims under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) may be available.
What types of training injuries can I claim for?
Military training injury claims cover a wide range of injuries including musculoskeletal injuries (back, knee, shoulder), stress fractures and overuse injuries from excessive physical training, injuries caused by faulty or inadequate equipment, accidents during combat training, field exercises or live firing, and injuries caused by inadequate supervision or unsafe training conditions.
Can I claim if I was injured during basic training?
Yes. Injuries sustained during basic training, recruit training or initial officer training can form the basis of a compensation claim where negligence is established. Recruits are owed the same duty of care as serving personnel. If your injury was caused by unsafe conditions, inadequate supervision or excessive physical demands, you may have a valid claim.
What is the difference between an AFCS claim and a civil MOD claim for a training injury?
The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) provides no-fault compensation for injuries caused by service on or after 6 April 2005, with tariff-based awards. A civil claim against the MOD requires proof of negligence but can result in higher compensation, particularly where the injury has had a significant impact on your earnings, career or quality of life. We will advise on the most appropriate route for your circumstances.
How long do I have to make a military training injury claim?
Time limits apply. For civil claims against the MOD, the standard limitation period is three years from the date of injury or from when you first knew your injury was caused by negligence during service. AFCS claims have their own time limits. We strongly recommend seeking advice as early as possible to protect your position.
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