If you brought a civil claim against the Ministry of Defence for military noise-induced hearing loss or tinnitus, and your case has already settled, you may be entitled to more.

Hugh James offers a free, no-obligation review of completed civil settlements in Military Deafness claims.

We are the firm that brought the leading Military Deafness litigation. We are now reviewing a number of past civil claims against the Ministry of Defence where settlements appear to have been agreed at comparatively low levels.

There are concerns that some individuals may not have been fully advised on:

  • The long-term consequences of noise exposure
  • The true value of all financial losses
  • The full impact of hearing loss or tinnitus on their future

This may mean they accepted an offer for significantly less than their claim was worth.

If you are unsure whether your settlement properly reflected your losses, we can review it.

Who this applies to

This service relates only to previously settled civil claims against the Ministry of Defence.

It does not relate to:

  • Claims against any other defendant
  • New or ongoing personal injury claims
  • Awards made under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme

Why these reviews are being carried out

The value of military hearing loss and tinnitus claims against the Ministry of Defence can vary significantly depending on individual circumstances.

Appropriate advice at the time of settlement should have considered matters such as:

  • The severity and likely progression of hearing loss or tinnitus
  • Whether the Claimant lost their past and/or future military career due to hearing loss
  • The impact on civilian employment and future earning capacity
  • Pension loss
  • Ongoing treatment, equipment or therapy costs
  • The wider effect on day-to-day functioning and quality of life

In recent years, substantial awards have been secured in reported and lead cases handled by Hugh James, including:

These cases are not benchmarks and do not necessarily mean other cases should have settled at similar levels. Every case depends on its own facts and evidence.

However, it is vital that claimants were properly advised on what their claim might be worth.

A number of settlements we have reviewed appear low when considered against the individual’s full circumstances. In some cases, this raises concern that the advice given may not have fully addressed long-term financial losses or met the required professional standard.

What this review involves

This review does not involve re-running the original injury claim against the Ministry of Defence.

It involves assessing whether the legal advice provided at the time of settlement:

  • Met the required standard of care
  • Properly reflected the individual’s circumstances

If the advice was appropriate, no further action will be required.

If it was not, there may be grounds to pursue a professional negligence claim against the former solicitors.

What happens next

Submit the enquiry form and our specialist team will:

  • Review the information you provide
  • Assess whether your settlement raises potential concerns
  • Contact you using your preferred method
  • Explain clearly whether we believe you may have a claim
  • Outline the next steps

The review is free and without obligation.

If you settled your Military Deafness claim and have any doubt about whether you received the compensation you were entitled to, now is the time to find out.

Key contact

Erich Kurtz

Partner
Erich is a Partner in our Financial Mis-Selling team. He specialises in complex multi-claimant litigation, with a strong track record of leading policyholder business interruption claims and both professional negligence and financial mis-selling group actions.

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