Military personal injury

As a member of the military, you regularly find yourself in dangerous situations at work. There is a risk that you may suffer physical or mental injury not only during deployments, but also during exercises. Have you been injured while carrying out your duties? If so, it is crucial that you seek legal advice from a military personal injury lawyer specialising in such cases as soon as possible.

Always ensure that an official report of the accident is drawn up, providing as much detail as possible about what happened, how the accident occurred and what witness statements are available. The legal classification of the incident — such as an accident in the line of duty, a professional incident or an industrial accident — will largely determine what benefits you are entitled to, such as payments from the ABP. In addition, it is often possible to hold the Ministry of Defence liable for damages not compensated through regular channels. This can be done through the Full Compensation Scheme, among other things.

Damage settlement and legal assistance

The personal injury lawyers at Delissen Martens who specialise in defence cases have extensive experience in assisting (former) military personnel with damage claim settlements. In some cases, the Ministry of Defence acknowledges its liability, for example due to a failure to fulfil its duty of care as an employer. If this is the case, claims can often be settled without judicial intervention through consultation and negotiation.

Although the procedure formally follows administrative and civil service law, the substantive approach is similar to that of civil personal injury cases. If the parties cannot reach an agreement, the Minister may be asked to make a formal decision on damages. An unfavourable decision can be appealed, followed by an appeal to the court in The Hague and then to the Central Appeals Tribunal in Utrecht. Your military personal injury lawyer at Delissen Martens will provide expert assistance throughout these processes.

Do you need help from a military personal injury lawyer?

Have you suffered an injury while working for the Ministry of Defence, and are you considering holding the Ministry liable for your damages? Contact our military personal injury lawyers today. We have extensive experience of helping military personnel and veterans claim compensation for physical and psychological injuries from the Ministry of Defence.