We recognise that while you are
fighting for us, you need Hugh James solicitors to fight for
you.
We are committed to supporting the
Armed Forces.
Hugh James' teams of
professional and approachable lawyers have many years'
experience in helping Armed Forces personnel and their families
through a wide range of legal issues.
Our service promise
Hugh James lawyers:
- act for all ranks throughout the Armed
Forces
- can assist you even when you are based overseas or away
from home
- understand the pressures and difficulties that
Armed Forces personnel face
- have a proven track record in securing
compensation for Armed Forces personnel
- use technology to keep you up to
speed with your case
We offer discounts to all military personnel for our online
legal service, please see Hugh James Online for more information
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Hugh James experience
We understand that you or your
family may need to make a claim for compensation against the
Ministry of Defence. We understand how difficult this can be for
you.
Hugh James has helped thousands of
people to secure the compensation due to them.
We know that for you it is
important that your solicitor is someone who understands the system
and can navigate through it to secure compensation for you.
Our extensive understanding of the
common issues arising for forces personnel includes:
- allotments of pay
- assaults on military personnel
- discrimination on behalf of reservists
- long service advance of pay (LSAP) payments
- occupation of married quarters
- personal injury cases
- service redress complaints
- race, religion and sex discrimination
- resettlement grants
- the pension scheme
- unfair dismissal claims by NAAFI employees and civilian members
of the MoD
We can assist you in raising a
Service Redress Complaint. We can also help you to
draft your compliant.
Our armed forces legal experts can
help in assisting you to secure compensation across a wide range of
injuries. We have secured compensation for thousands of
victims.
Hugh James also understands that
not all military personnel seek a lifetime career in the Armed
Forces. Our range of services includes assisting you to achieve
your goals after a career in the Armed Forces. For further
information visit our services for former armed forces page.
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Focus on personal injury
The MoD is responsible for the
health and safety of all their employees both home and abroad. They
have a legal obligation to ensure that their working environment is
safe and that proper training and equipment is available.
Hugh James has a large team of
personal injury lawyers expert in securing compensation on a wide
range of claims including injuries resulting from:
- being hit by a moving vehicle or object
- burns
- bullying
- chemical spills and exposure
- crushing
- defective equipment
- falling from height
- falls and falling objects
- faulty machinery
- fires and explosions
- inadequate and defective personal protective equipment
- inadequate medical treatment
- inadequate training, lifting and manual handling
- poor risk assessments
- post traumatic stress disorder
- vehicle accidents
- unsuitable equipment
- weapons
Hugh James Cardiff
based personal injury lawyers have dealt with
amputations and limb loss as a result of inadequate machinery
guards, inadequate maintenance and repair of equipment, inadequate
equipment training.
We have also dealt with burn
injuries which can occur as a result of electrocution, defective
equipment, exposure to dangerous or flammable chemicals or liquids,
fires, and the inhalation of smoke or heat.
Hugh James has a specialist
neurolaw team who deal with victims of head injuries, spinal
injuries and fatal injuries as a result of falls, falling objects
and moving vehicles.
We are expert in assisting you to secure compensation across a
wide range of problems including:
- injury or death on operations such as Op TELIC in Iraq where
the injury or death did not occur in battle
- injury or death on exercise
- injury or death in Road traffic accidents both in the UK and
abroad
- assaults while serving in the Armed Forces
- death or injury as a result of medical negligence or dental
negligence in the UK, Germany, Cyprus, or wherever service
personnel and their families are based, both in MoD and non-MoD
establishments
Our team of personal injury lawyers can also help you with
exploring other ways to help you whilst you get back on your feet
including:
Our team of lawyers is accredited by the Association of Personal
Injury Lawyers and the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
There are strict time
limits in these cases and delay may mean that you are out of
time. Don’t delay and contact us immediately for free initial
advice.
Our expertise and experience in this area enable us to win cases
which other lawyers would not pursue.
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Focus on wills, trusts and probate
We have a large, diverse
and experienced Wills and Probate team who specialise in all
matters relating to the protection of assets and personal
welfare.
Working nationwide, our
specialist solicitors offer straightforward and practical advice
with sensitivity and care.
Our solicitors work with
each client individually to provide the highest level of advice to
ensure the best provisions are made for you and your family now and
in the future. We can also assist in ensuring your assets are
looked after by appointing an appropriate Lasting powers of
attorney.
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Contact
Alun Jones
Partner
E alun.jones@hughjames.com
T 029 2039 1172
