Military cuts could increase compensation claims Philippa Tuckman, a military injuries specialist at Bolt Burdon Kemp, has warned that sweeping cuts to the Army could leave it open to more claims from soldiers for injuries and negligence. The warning came as Philip Hammond, the Defence Secretary, confirmed that around 1,500 military personnel would lose their jobs in the final round of redundancies from Coalition cost-cutting. Ms Tuckman said: These cuts will put extra pressure on serving personnel and could lead to corners being cut in training, maintenance and medical treatment, resulting in more negligence and injury. The Daily Telegraph, Page: 6 If you have been injured in training or whilst in combat whilst serving in the armed forces please contact us today for free advice about making a no win - no fee claim on 01782 416016 or 0800 145 5105.
Posted on: Fri, 24 Jan 2014 09:08:24 +0000