Claiming compensation for non-freezing cold weather injuries
Non-freezing cold weather injuries (NFCWI) represent a very niche area of claims relating to service personnel. Of the solicitors who specialise in this type of personal injury, Simon Harrington of our MoD unit is one of the most highly regarded and he has assisted soldiers from a number of regiments including the Royal Green Jackets, the Grenadier Guards, the Royal Logistics Corps, the Royal Anglians and the Royal Air Force.
Simon has built up his enviable experience through running and winning cases and his team now has a full understanding of all the issues involved, such as diagnosis through infra-red thermography, treatment protocols and how they differ between freezing cold and non-freezing cold weather injuries and the role of amitryptylene in treatment.
We realise there is often a significant delay in the diagnosis and treatment of these cases, and, while Defendants may use passage of time as a defence, we are well versed in defeating such arguments.
We work very closely with service personnel, helping them rebuild their lives in the face of continuing, and in some cases permanent, disability and the financial uncertainty stemming from the loss of a career. So, as well as legal and medical expertise, we have a true understanding and appreciation of the effect these injuries have on you and your family, and will handle your case with real compassion.
Occasionally these cases have to go to Court but most are settled at Joint Settlement Meetings with representatives of the MoD.
I truly felt my case was always very important because when I phoned up I got regular updates of my file work. If Mr Harrington was not available by telephone, he returned my calls as appropriate. Our face to face meetings were very helpful, whilst being professional he understood me better and knew more about me which made my case better. I was very happy with the manner my case progressed, from the initial phone call I first made to MPH Solicitors, to the conclusion of my case. I would definitely recommend McCool Patterson Hemsi services to a colleague or friend.
EC, Cold Weather Injury
Further information:
For more information please contact:
Simon Harrington
Tel: 01204 812 501
simon.harrington@mphsolicitors.co.uk
