Gavin Hughes
Partner, Military Claims Solicitor
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For free legal advice call our Military Claims Solicitors and we will help you. Ask if we can deal with your claim on a No Win, No Fee basis.
We're rated‘Excellent’We are a national law firm, with a dedicated team of Personal Injury Lawyers who specialise in military accident and injury claims. Please get in touch for a free consultation to discuss your potential claim for compensation.
If you are still serving in the British Armed Forces or are a veteran, you could make a claim for compensation if you have been injured in the course of your military career.
The MOD have a duty to take reasonable steps to make sure that all Armed Forces personnel are safe whilst in training, and on operational duties. If you’ve been involved in an accident in the course of your duties you could claim compensation.
You could also make a claim if your Chain of Command or Forces Medical Officers fail to manage any physical or psychiatric injuries you sustain in service, leading to an aggravation of a pre-existing injury. If the Chain of Command or Medical Officers have not managed you to a reasonable standard, you may be entitled to make a claim.
We're rated‘Excellent’
Our Military Claims Lawyers will help you to get the compensation you deserve, and we’ll deal with your case on a No Win, No Fee basis – just ask us for details.
Our expert Military Lawyers can make a claim on your behalf if you have sustained an injury whilst serving for the British Armed Forces. We offer free legal advice over the phone and will provide clear and straightforward advice, so you are clear if you have a claim.
Our Military Claims Lawyers handle relatively low case volumes, so we can offer you a friendly, personal service and we’ll handle your case with sensitivity.
Simpson Millar have signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the sacrifices that the service community makes to protect us. We’re delighted to offer 10% discount to all Armed Forces personnel on some of our legal services.
If you or a loved one has suffered a life-changing injury, we can help you get the right support and advice. With Simpson Millar, you’ll have a whole team on your side. We have some of the best personal injury solicitors in England and Wales and other specialist legal teams to meet all your needs. This should reassure you that you’ve come to the right place.
You’re probably facing many day-to-day challenges after your injury, so we want to make dealing with any legal issues as seamless and stress-free as possible. Then you can focus on your recovery and living a fulfilling, independent life.
Our dedicated team have the experience and knowledge to guide you through every step. We know choosing someone to help you can be an difficult decision, but hopefully we can prove that you’ve made the best choice.
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Superb from day one. Always helpful and honest in there approach to everything. I was very nervous in the beginning but I was made to feel at ease with the exceptional way that I was treated. In parti...
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Simpson Millar11/10 from me absolutely superb
My claim has been handled from start to finish with both professionalism & compassion , Simpson Millar ( Jonathan Cloudsdale ) in particular has kept me up to date each step of the way to make this c...
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Overall I received a very good service from the company. Unfortunately the person dealing with my case left the company before the case was concluded. Thereby followed a protracted period of uncertain...
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We meet Gavin Hughes through a mutual friend as I has a medical case which I wanted assistance with. From the moment we met Gavin we knew that he would be the right person for us. Gavin and the team a...
Roy
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Excellent establishment, Great interaction throughout everything, Highly recommended.
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Simpson MillarGavin Hughes highly recommended
I would highly recommend Simpson Millar and Gavin Hughes in particular, for anyone seeking legal advice for an injury claim. Gavin really does care a lot about his clients and is always there when you...
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Yes, Members of the Armed Forces can claim compensation in two ways – either through the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme or through the civil courts, if they’re still serving.
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Yes, you can claim compensation if you’re the husband or wife of the person who has died, an immediate family member or the Executor of their Will.
There is a time limit for making a personal injury claim. This is usually 3 years from the date of accident or injury, or 3 years from when you first became aware of your condition. This is called the date of knowledge.
In all cases, because of arguments on time limits, it’s important to get specialist legal advice as early as possible.
Witness evidence is crucial in military accident and injury claims, so it’s important to get this evidence as soon as possible whilst witnesses have a clear memory of the accident or event.
You’ll get a free initial consultation about your situation and if we can we’ll take on your case on a No Win, No Fee basis.
If the MOD admit partial or full responsibility for the accident, we can ask for an Interim Payment to be made. This could help you with any financial pressures or to pay for any medical care you may need now.
Any Interim Payment will be deducted from your final compensation payment.
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