MOD Overview
Successful MOD claims depend on in-depth knowledge of the army and military forces and the nature of service life. As with any employer, personal injury claims can be brought against the MOD, but the issues surrounding them can be extremely complex.
To give you the best chance of securing appropriate compensation, you need a solicitor who specialises in MOD claims.
Over 55 combined years worth of experience, makes us MOD claims specialists.
Headed up by Geraldine McCool, dubbed ‘The Military Master’ by The Lawyer Magazine and Paul Harrington, a former Ammunitions Technical Officer, our MOD Unit has unrivalled experience in handling MOD claims of any nature, including personal injury, death in service, industrial disease and clinical negligence.
Both Geraldine and consultant Paul Harrington have over 20 years experience in assisting the Royal British Legion working on claims for service personnel and Paul is a former army Ammunition Technical Officer, giving an invaluable insight into all issues involving explosives and bomb disposal work. We also run a Legal Clinic at Headley Court. Simon Harrington is a member of APIL’s Military Special Interest Group and was shortlisted as one of 3 Young Achievers at the Eclipse Personal Injury Awards 2009 for his cold injury work for soldiers.
MPH Solicitors definitely has the expertise you need, but we also have a friendly, personal and supportive approach. We know what you’re going through, and we know we can help.
The excellent legal team at MPH Solicitors gives unsurpassed service and support to members of the Royal British Legion, the Armed Forces community generally and their families. During our long association over many cases, I have never failed to be impressed by their dedication, efficiency, depth of knowledge, pragmatic approach and flare when dealing with complex Personal Injury claims. James Bond, the Royal British Legion.
This friendly and helpful team wins pros for its impressive track record in taking on cases for military personnel, in which its in-depth knowledge of the military really gives it the edge. Chambers Directory 2012
We are well known within various Regiments and Specialist Units. We observe protocol with regard to sensitive information. We know our Military opponents well. Half of the incidents we investigate take place outside England and Wales. We have been at the forefront of challenging “Combat Immunity” and looking beyond human error to systemic failures.
Over the years we have built up a network of Experts and Consultants who work with us to investigate the case. We have been able to analyse Service Enquiries, on-off duty points and relationships with Forces from other countries. We are also familiar with career forecasts, additional pay, promotion, retention, perks and pensions. Our in-house Forensic Accountant builds up Schedules to reflect life-long losses.
We also recognise the difficulties caused by payments under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme giving rise to “double compensation” and we offer practical solutions to the problem.
Click here for MOD Claims Leaflet [link]
Claims against the Ministry of Defence require a real understanding of service life, the technical issues and the personnel involved.
Samantha Roberts
Widow of Sergeant Steve Roberts, the first MOD fatality of the Iraq conflict who was shot after giving up his body armour due to equipment shortages
Further information:
For more information please contact:
Geraldine McCool
Tel: 0161 828 8074
geraldine,mccool@mphsolicitors.co.uk
Simon Harrington
Tel: 01284 812 501
simon.harrington@mphsolicitors.co.uk
Paul Harrington
Tel: 01284 811780
paul.harrington@mphsolicitors.co.uk
