What is a non-freezing cold injury?
Non-Freezing Cold Injury (previously known as trench foot) is an injury caused by exposure to wet and freezing conditions. This can affect your feet as well as your hands. Non-Freezing Cold Injury is one of the most common injury in the British Military and known to be a non-battle injury – meaning it is more likely to be picked up during training. With it being a non- combat military injury, there has been recent awareness raised for this, as it could easily be avoided. However, this hasn’t always been taken onboard and often results in soldiers suffering from this horrific injury.
If you suffer from these symptoms regularly then you could be entitled to compensation:
- Itching
- Pain
- Swelling
- Numbness
- Blisters
Please note that there are additional symptoms, but these are the most frequently observed ones.
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Why make a claim with TDS Law?
Have you made a claim with the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS)?
If you have made a claim with the AFCS do not worry. You are still eligible to make a claim with us even if the settlement by the AFCS was not in your favour.
Why can’t you make a claim if you left the British Army before 1987?
Before 1987, there was a legal rule called “Crown immunity” that protected the Ministry of Defence (MOD) from being sued for personal injury claims brought by military personnel. This meant that if you suffered from any injuries or disease while serving in the military before 1987, you couldn’t file for a claim against the MOD because they were immune from such lawsuits.
However, in 1987, a new law called the Crown Proceedings act was passed, which essentially removed this immunity. This change allowed military personnel to seek compensation for injuries they suffered while serving.
So, if you experienced non-freezing cold injury loss due to your military service before 1987, unfortunately, you won’t be able to make a compensation claim because the MOD was protected by this legal immunity at that time.
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F&Q’s.
Are you uncertain about making a military non-freezing cold injury claim? See further common questions below.
The majority of cases we take are resolved out of the court. We handle all the difficult parts for you and gather all the evidence needed for your case to get you the compensation that you deserve.
You won’t incur any costs upfront. Our services are no-win, no-fee, meaning you only pay a percentage if your claim is successful, making it financially risk-free for you.
Whether or not you are eligible to make a military compensation claim will depend on the specific circumstances of your case. In general, you may be able to make a claim if you have developed an illness or condition as a result of your work, and your employer has failed to adequately protect you from the risks associated with your job.
Some common types of Military Compensation Claim include, noise-induced hearing loss claims, Personal Injury claims, Military Medical Negligence claims, Non-Freezing Cold injury claims, Road Traffic Accident claims and Parachute/Aviation Injuries claims.
Please note that, due to crown immunity, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) was protected from personal injury claims brought by military personnel before 1987. As a result, unfortunately, you won’t be able to make a compensation claim for these incidents.
To determine whether you are eligible to make a claim, it is important to consult with our experienced Industrial Disease lawyer who can review the details of your case and advise you on your legal options. They will be able to assess the strength of your claim and help you understand what compensation you may be entitled to.