Armed Forces Claims - A Guide for Personal Injury Lawyers

Introduction

Personal injury claims involving serving or former members of the armed forces present unique legal and evidential challenges. From complex factual investigations to issues surrounding limitation and career related losses, these cases require a clear understanding of both liability and quantum. This practical webinar is designed to help personal injury lawyers confidently navigate these specialised claims.

Limitation is often a problem in these cases. This webinar will also consider how the case may proceed if it is brought more than three years after the date of injury and whether/how the Court will allow the claim to proceed pursuant to Section 33 of the Limitation Act 1980.

If you are involved in bringing or defending claims arising from injuries sustained during military service, this webinar will provide valuable guidance on the key legal and evidential issues.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The ways in which personal injury may be caused
• Finding factual evidence to establish what has happened and why there may be a claim
• Use of expert evidence to demonstrate the causation, condition and prognosis
• Why limitation is often a problem
• The factors which the court will consider if the claimant seeks to disapply limitation
• The likely case management orders applying to the claim, including trials of preliminary issues
• Schedule preparation and understanding the earnings/pension losses if the claimant has been deprived of a service career
• Use of appropriate evidence to establish such loss

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Thursday 27th August 2026

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